Mike Barnett
Mike Barnett
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We have a really good team. We're stronger than ever, a lot stronger than we were last year. We're playing the best we can and we're holding our own.
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It certainly is something that I think over time the 23 players involved will come to savor and appreciate more than in the present, ... We're in an incredible divisional and conference race and they are ecstatic that they are able to help Brian make this long-standing mark. But they are more satisfied that they are out playing consistently strong defensive hockey.
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There was never any doubt that we wanted Brian back in the fold. We feel confident that Brian can play an important and leading role in seeing us become a bona fide playoff club.
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He's going to be a star at Carmel right away and there's going to be a buzz as soon as he walks through the door.
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We're nowhere near where we need to be. We still have a lot of work to do.
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What you look for in a captain is pretty obvious, ... You look for someone who's been with the organization for a period of time, who has the durability to be in your lineup each and every night, who has the skill level to back up their comments, ideally with ruggedness to step up and support his teammates. We looked at all those things, and clearly the decision was unanimous.