Eddie Olczyk
Eddie Olczyk
Edward Walter "Eddie" Olczyk, Jr.is a former professional hockey player and head coach from the United States. He was a center in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Olczyk was also the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins from June 2003 to December 2005...
confidence consistency games gone gotten order points straight three urgency utmost win
I think the urgency and the desperation have gone up. We've gotten points in three straight games and we've had opportunities, now we need the consistency aspect. In order to win in this league, you've got to play 60 minutes, and I have the utmost confidence we'll do that.
handled hype league mature players
We've had many mature 18-year old players that have come into this league and handled a lot. Not many have come in with the hype and the buildup as he has and he's handled it very well.
couple involved last played
I thought he played much better, that he is getting involved and has started to get more comfortable over the last couple of games.
accept execute guys roles spots whether
There are spots available, there are roles available. It's whether or not guys want to accept and execute those responsibilities and the opportunities that they're going to get in camp.
groove guys hook joint mean plan stink
Most guys want to get in a groove and play a whole game. That doesn't mean that if they stink the joint out, they won't get the hook after 20 minutes, but I just think the mind-set is important, that they know going in that the plan is that they're going to be there the whole game.
couple days hurt looks quite seems since
To be quite honest, since he got hurt, he looks more confident. I don't want to say he looks fresher, but it seems those couple of days off did him good.
execution game last saw toughest
The execution wasn't there. This is the last thing we saw coming. ... This is the toughest game of the season.
chance guys pittsburgh signed
There are a lot of guys who we've signed but haven't had a chance to see up in Pittsburgh yet. They're going to get their opportunities.
doubt earned happy heading pittsburgh
We're really happy with the way that he's played. I don't think there's any doubt he'll be heading back to Pittsburgh with us. He's earned that right.
difference guys
We'll give guys an opportunity. That may be the difference for them being here, or not.
chance enjoyed major people work
I enjoyed it when I was doing it before I was coaching. And getting a chance to work with a major network, you're out there and people see you.
battling feels few past
He's been battling something the past few days. He will not play. We will see how he feels Thursday.
helps player team top
He helps their team out immensely. He's been a top player for a long time.
guys opportunity question shot skill tremendous
He has the skill and the speed, no question about it, and the shot to play at this level. He's one of those guys who has a tremendous opportunity to be on our team.