Mike Milbury Quotations

We're hoping that Brad can handle this and give us a jump start.

When you consider that Kevin gave everything he had every time he stepped on the ice, it's especially sad. The good news is that Kevin is going to lead a healthy and productive life.

If we can't get through this, there's no choice. Something's got to give, somebody's got to go. Anybody.

I think it's tremendous. Everybody has got a chance under the cap to play this free-agent game. Big names have moved. Every city that has gone through this has to have a big buzz with it.

Roberto has become the goaltender everyone thought he would be, ... I'm happy for him. He's a great kid, a world-class talent and a tremendous competitor. It's good to see Olli has emerged as an excellent player in Florida, too. As long as it's not at our expense, I'm thrilled to see both doing so well.

Robert adds another offensive dimension for us. I like our forwards a lot, but I would consider Robert -- even though he's just 20 years ago and still developing -- as gifted a playmaker as anyone on our team. He opened the eyes of a lot of people at the World Junior Championships. We have monitored his progress closely and feel Robert has the physical ability to make the jump right into the NHL.

Robert adds another offensive dimension for us, ... I like our forwards a lot, but I would consider Robert - even though he's just 20 years ago and still developing - as gifted a playmaker as anyone on our team. He opened the eyes of a lot of people at the World Junior Championships. We have monitored his progress closely and feel Robert has the physical ability to make the jump right into the NHL.

The good news is that Kevin is going to lead a healthy and productive life. In the very near future, we will have a thorough discussion with Kevin about his life after hockey.

This new look in general gives us balanced scoring throughout the lineup. We think that we're going to be tough to defend.

At that kind of money, he's got to be the go-to guy.

Don't mistake me, ... It's time for Alexei to have a breakout season. The table's been set for him to break out.

Prospects need to play, ... He'll get plenty of ice time (with the Sound Tigers) and I'm sure we'll see him soon.

You never like to say good-bye to good players and people like them, but you have to do what's best for your team and forge on with your plan,

This is a trade made undoubtedly with an eye on the future of our organization, but we're also very comfortable putting Denis and Jeff right into our lineup and still making a run at the playoffs this season.

It's always difficult when the career of someone as special as Kevin Colley comes to a premature end.

It was an interesting day at the office.

I want him on the team. I hope to have him here for a long time. But that'll be up to him.

I hope we get it right. And I hope the Bruins get it right, too, in part because I have a history with both places, and in part because, hey, it's fun to see people get it right.

in large part responsible for restoring credibility to the New York Islanders' franchise.

In so many ways, Brad was what we were looking for to fill out our defense. He's reliable and plays with a lot of passion. He's got tons of character. He also has two Stanley Cup rings and really wanted to be an Islander. There's nothing not to like.

Charles will make that decision, I will help him with that.

It’s hard not to root for Henrik Lundqvist, he’s practically perfect.

I don't like being mediocre. I won't be.

By far Gretzky is the most talented player ever. Every time he gets the puck something exciting happens.

He's a gutless puke, that's what Travis Green is. That's why he doesn't wear an Islander uniform any more.

Screw the Rangers, and screw the Devils; I work for the Islanders now, and I could care less about them!

It's always good to have the building filled - even if it's with low-IQ Rangers fans.

We've made a final offer. We hope Ziggy Palffy will come to his senses. We have NO hope his agent will.

If I were playing against Corey Perry, I’d probably want to hurt him in some painful and permanent way. And I think most of the rest of the league feels the same way.

Alexei is a perfect fit for us. He's one of the best two-way defensemen in the game and he's a highly respected player. He's going to play big minutes for us in all situations.

Alexei is a perfect fit for us, ... He's one of the best two-way defensemen in the game and he's a highly respected player. He's going to play big minutes for us in all situations.

All the coaches and players are disappointed about Steve because they like him. He worked hard at it, but it just wasn't happening.