Joe Sakic Coming Quotations

He was impressive early in the year, but coming in that way in his first playoff game was really something.

He was in a checking role in L.A.. I've always known he has skill, but it's really coming together for him this year. It's nice to see. He's a great guy and it's good to see him put the puck in the net.

He's been back a couple of times for visits since he left, but he was so pumped coming over on the charter. He's so excited. It's great to see.

Definitely four years ago, you had the names and you went with them. Now some of those guys got older and a lot of young guys are coming in, and it is tougher for sure. But I'd like to think that's a good thing for Canada, you can't really go wrong. There's going to be great players left off the team.

It's good to see them and show our appreciation. They're coming back, and we know we didn't do the most popular thing in the last year - both sides.

He's put this team together and we're excited he's coming and that he'll be a part of that. I know people are trying to bring up, 'What's going on with Wayne?' ... It's not an issue.

I didn't know that I'd like it this much, coaching both boys and coming out all the time and seeing how excited they are to play hockey. It reminds you of when you were that age and you wanted to be out on the ice.