Steve Rucchin
Steve Rucchin
Steve Andrew Rucchinis a retired ice hockey centre who played for three teams in the National Hockey League, most notably for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim...
crucial good granted means ourselves playing point sail taking teams time
It's that time of year. Every point is just so crucial for a lot of teams we're playing right now. We've set ourselves in a good position, but by no means are we taking it for granted or feel that we're going to sail into the playoffs.
brought energy ethic everybody excited good great guys impressed mixture rest rubbing team veterans work
This is a hard-working team and we've got a good mixture of veterans and young guys. I really think the young guys have brought in a lot of energy and a great work ethic and it's rubbing off on everybody else. Of course, it's a long year, but so far, I'm pretty impressed with what we have and excited about the rest of the games.
earn gave goals momentum straight teams totally
The goals we gave them were totally unacceptable. We need to make teams earn their goals. Our momentum went straight out the window.
atmosphere behind build effort games gives great madison puck row special square teams ways work
The work effort was a lot better tonight. It's frustrating when the puck doesn't go in. But once again, our special teams let us down. That's two games in a row and that's two losses. It's frustrating sure, but it gives us something to build on. It'll be a great atmosphere at Madison Square Garden. Sure, we're behind the 8-ball a little bit, but there's still a ways to go.
few identity team weeks
No team has an identity yet. The first few weeks will be a feeling-out period.
close definitely depending game happens likely team test
It's another game that will test what kind of team we are. We've had a lot of those this year, but this is so close to the playoffs. It's definitely a test of where we are and it could show what we're likely to do or what we aren't depending on what happens in the game.
across almost came coming definitely far few gives huge obviously puck special teams time
I was coming off the bench, so the puck came right across me. Long breakaways like that, you almost don't like having them. It gives you too much time to think. I think I was pretty fortunate, but I will definitely take it because the bounces have been few and far between for me this year. Special teams were obviously huge for us.
accustomed confident help maybe might minutes question team
It's a hindrance, no question. I feel pretty confident that when I'm out there, I'll be able to be competitive and productive. Even if you don't get the minutes or opportunities that you might be accustomed to, maybe the minutes you can play will be enough to help the team out in any way possible. There's no question I want to play.
effort good huge last teams
It's a huge letdown after our effort the last game. Good teams find a way to show up and not let this happen.
case definitely fact fortunate performance played team
It's definitely not a case of an over-dominating performance. We were fortunate in the fact that we played a team that was tired.
coming good last performance teams
It was good coming off our last performance. That's what good teams have to do.
brink fans front great guy motivation playing win year
I don't know what more motivation there is than to be on the brink of elimination and playing before fans that have been great for you all year. Ultimately, we're playing for each other in this room. But without a doubt, there isn't a guy in here that doesn't want to go out and play well and win in front of our fans. I mean, they've been unbelievable for us all year long.
inches
It was the right call. Just inches away; what can you do?
foolish guys mirror problem quit season stop taking
It's embarrassing. A lot of guys need to take a look in the mirror and quit taking those foolish penalties, which has been a problem all season long. It's going to have to stop in a hurry.