Keith Tkachuk Great Quotations

Obviously, John's a big guy, and it's a great opportunity for him. I don't know much about his tendencies because we don't play Tampa Bay very often. But I do know he's an American, and that means he's a competitor.

When you lose two guys like that, those are two great friends of mine and you're not happy about it. But you understand that's the business we're in and it gives a lot of these kids an opportunity to go out and show that they belong in the NHL.

Rick's a great guy. He's a solid man, and I hope the best for him. That's all I can give you.

The young guys have done a great job. They're having a lot of fun out there and it's really neat to see as an older player or as a fan.

It's a great cause. It's a little different . . . I'm not used to the color . . . but it's a great cause.

There are so many great teams here that if you take a period off or a half a period off, you're going to lose the game.

I think the young guys expect us to go out and lead by example. I think tonight was a great example of that.

These are young kids. This is the foundation. You need great goaltending, and that's what we've had over the years with Mike Richter.

These are young kids. This is the foundation, ... You need great goaltending, and that's what we've had over the years with Mike Richter.