Doug MacLean
Doug MacLean
James Douglas MacLean,is a Canadian sportscaster working for Rogers Media's Sportsnet and former ice hockey coach and general manager. He is the former president/general manager and head coach of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets and was also the head coach of the Florida Panthers. He is affectionately known as "Prince Eddy" due to his affinity to Prince Edward Island...
dynamic
He is a dynamic player, a game-breaking player.
challenge good healthy teams
I think we are as good as most teams in the West. When we are healthy we will challenge most teams.
agent deal few last move night phone since stands talked teams trade trying worked
We're trying to trade him. I've been working with his agent (Lewis Gross) since last night trying to make a deal to move him. The two of us have worked the phone lines, we've talked to a few teams about him. So that's where it stands right now.
nice opportunity pay
This was a nice opportunity to pay them back.
lately played
He?s played really well. I told him (Tuesday) that he has played as well lately as he has played in a long time.
expensive good
He is an expensive player, but we feel good about it.
anyone associated coach highly regarded respected teacher
He is a highly regarded leader, teacher and coach and is respected as much as anyone associated with our game.
bryan expect full los quick response surgery
Bryan had surgery in Los Angeles, and the response I got was very, very positive. They expect a quick and full recovery. They're very optimistic.
bring excited gifted level players proven skill speed terrific tremendous winner
He is one of the league's most gifted players and a proven winner who will bring tremendous experience, speed and playmaking abilities to our lineup (and) still has a tremendous skill level and is excited to play. He'll be a terrific addition.
future good moves skates
He has been consistently good. He?s young (25), he skates well, he moves the puck, he makes good decisions. Does he have a future here? Big time. Big time.
home nights wrong
There were a lot of nights I went home and I said to myself, 'Where did I go wrong here?
chance contract next
Now Cale?s got a chance to play in the playoffs. And he?s got a chance to play for a contract next season.
asked blue came hometown move opportunity time tremendous wish
Cale Hulse is a tremendous person who came in and did everything we asked of him during his time with the Blue Jackets. This move will give him an opportunity to play in his hometown and we wish him all the best.
add forward grit group physical plays size toughness
Cam is a big, physical forward who plays with a lot of grit and will add some size and toughness to our group of forwards.