Don Waddell
Don Waddell
Donald Douglas Waddellis the former, and last President of the Atlanta Thrashers and a former professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently President of Gale Force Sports & Entertainment, parent company of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League...
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We made a decision back in December. We all wish we could make this decision today on your whole team because maybe some other positions would change also. Ryan has come back from his injury and has performed very well, but we're very comfortable with the three guys we've named and we're going to roll with them.
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We feel that with Bob's leadership, professionalism and winning track record, he is the coach that will guide this team to success for many years. We are pleased to have him leading our team and look forward to the future of the franchise with him behind the bench.
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We're extremely excited to add a player of Bobby's caliber to our lineup. He's a hard-nosed player who has enjoyed a distinguished career that includes valuable Stanley Cup championship experience. He is a veteran who will play an important role in our success.
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We're hoping that there are some guys that maybe we on the fence who didn't go to the World Championships will go now. We're trying to get their A game for the World Cup. And particularly if we end up with the same coach for both tournaments then I think it would be ultimately important for all of the players who are available to go.
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Ultimately it won't be systems that win or lose the hockey games, it will be how hard those players play within the system.
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We'll be in the playoffs. If you want to write: 'Guarantee,' I have no problem with that.
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We still need someone else who is capable of playing 20 to 25 games a year.
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We're excited about where this franchise is headed. I'm very confident in the group of players we've put together. We're taking it one step at a time. But this franchise is poised to take the next step, and we will take the next step.
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We're not having one meeting about who has been the best player here or anything like that. That's not the purpose of it.
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All three of them are starting goaltenders in the NHL right now.
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You come here with higher expectations and it?s disappointing, no doubt, but we have to move on now.
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Keith's knowledge of the U.S. program will be a tremendous asset to us. We're extremely pleased to have him as part of the staff.
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Once he could put his blueprint on the team, I knew they would be successful. Hopefully, we'll catch up to them.
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His injury is healing, but the endurance part is not going so fast. He's been sore after every game this year.