Doug MacLean
Doug MacLean
James Douglas MacLean,is a Canadian sportscaster working for Rogers Media's Sportsnet and former ice hockey coach and general manager. He is the former president/general manager and head coach of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets and was also the head coach of the Florida Panthers. He is affectionately known as "Prince Eddy" due to his affinity to Prince Edward Island...
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He is one of the league's most gifted players and a proven winner who will bring tremendous experience, speed and playmaking abilities to our lineup (and) still has a tremendous skill level and is excited to play. He'll be a terrific addition.
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He is an expensive player, but we feel good about it.
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He is a highly regarded leader, teacher and coach and is respected as much as anyone associated with our game.
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He has played with the game's best players in Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr and has also excelled in a more defensive-minded role, so he has proven himself in all situations. He will be a great complement to our group of forwards.
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He is a dynamic player, a game-breaking player.
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Cale Hulse is a tremendous person who came in and did everything we asked of him during his time with the Blue Jackets. This move will give him an opportunity to play in his hometown and we wish him all the best.
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Cam is a big, physical forward who plays with a lot of grit and will add some size and toughness to our group of forwards.
But having said that, we all want to win. And they have.
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The last 50 games, we've proven that we're a team that's getting better.
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I posed it to him as a challenge. He was successful in Colorado helping them win a championship. Now it is another phase of his career to help us get there.
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I like the job Gerard has done with a healthy team.
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Because he wants to play. He really wants to get back out there, and the kid has played really well for us.
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He?s a prospect. I feel comfortable calling him a prospect.
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The draft is a special, special event for all hockey people. It will make this city the center of the hockey universe for those few days in June.