Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson
Former NHL defenseman who became the San Jose Sharks' general manager after retiring.
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth5 July 1957
adding agents force free signed within worried
We're not force-feeding anything into our lineup, ... Everyone's worried because we haven't signed any free agents but we thought we were adding some things from within our organization that actually are going to make us better.
against came czech decided drafted game impressed last man mature men obviously people physical pick played ready summer tested year
When we drafted him, people said he was probably the most ready for the NHL. But that to me was a bonus. It wasn't something we factored into when we decided to pick him. But he obviously played against men last year and played in the World Championships for the Czech team, and the thing that impressed me when he came in this summer is that he tested like a man in his physical testing. It transfers over to his game on the ice. He's a very mature player.
against came czech decided drafted game impressed last man mature men obviously people physical pick played ready summer tested year
When we drafted him, people said he was probably the most ready for the NHL, ... But that to me was a bonus. It wasn't something we factored into when we decided to pick him. But he obviously played against men last year and played in the World Championships for the Czech team, and the thing that impressed me when he came in this summer is that he tested like a man in his physical testing. It transfers over to his game on the ice. He's a very mature player.
characters guy learned saw secondary talent younger
With those younger players, you saw their talent but they were always like secondary characters in a play, ... They never learned what it was like to be the go-to guy and they didn't think like that.
additional alex creates family ice milan opportunity players respect time
This was not unexpected, and I respect Alex for making this family decision. This creates the opportunity for additional ice time for players like Marco Sturm , Niko Dimitrakos and Milan Michalek .
alex family respect unexpected
This was not unexpected and I respect Alex for making this family decision,
baby credit dedicated himself junior pleased work
I have been very pleased with his play and work ethic. When he was in junior he still had some of that baby fat, but he dedicated himself to his conditioning and that is a credit to him.
additional alex brian creates decides decision family forward hearing hockey ice milan national opportunity players playing prior respect return san thank time tomorrow unexpected
I'd like to thank Alex and Brian Lawton for notifying us of Alex's decision prior to the arbitration hearing tomorrow in Toronto. This was not unexpected and I respect Alex for making this family decision. This creates the opportunity for additional ice time for players like Marco Sturm, Niko Dimitrakos and Milan Michalek. If and when Alex decides to return to the National Hockey League, we look forward to him playing for the San Jose Sharks.
additional anchors career continue contract extend extremely kyle pleased punishing three
We are extremely pleased to extend Kyle's contract for three additional seasons, ... Kyle is a big, strong, punishing defenseman who is trending up in his career and he will continue to be one of our anchors on the back end.
totally
He's a freak, ... totally off the charts.
bathroom spectator
Going to the bathroom is not a spectator sport.
aspects best both coach defense family impact influence life personally profound tough tremendous worked year
He had a tremendous impact on my life on many aspects of it, so it was very difficult, ... He was my defense partner, my roommate, my coach when I had my best year and then I worked at Coca-Cola with him for 10 years. So both personally and professionally he's had a profound influence on my life and it's tough to see his family going through this.
czech hockey including junior levels national north playing ready republic several successful team transition
He has been successful with his experiences at several levels of play, including playing for the Czech National Team and representing the Czech Republic in the World Junior and World Championship tournaments. We feel he is ready to make the transition to professional hockey in North America.
bar bob build customer goal high opportunity private purchase service sharon successful thank
Bob and Sharon Whitchurch have set the bar for customer service, and our goal is to build upon those high standards. We thank them for the opportunity to purchase their successful private business.