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...
forward high integral moving rusty team thrilled
We have very high expectations for our team moving forward and are thrilled that Rusty is going to be an integral part of our franchise.
believe came radar recruiting
I would like to believe it was an unbelievable recruiting job, but I don't think that was the case. We came in under the radar as we like to do.
bryan expect full los quick response surgery
Bryan had surgery in Los Angeles, and the response I got was very, very positive. They expect a quick and full recovery. They're very optimistic.
nice opportunity pay
This was a nice opportunity to pay them back.
agent deal few last move night phone since stands talked teams trade trying worked
We're trying to trade him. I've been working with his agent (Lewis Gross) since last night trying to make a deal to move him. The two of us have worked the phone lines, we've talked to a few teams about him. So that's where it stands right now.
involving
Never say never. But really, there?s not a lot happening. At least not involving us.
discussion hoped trying weekend
It's been a trying weekend because there was a lot of discussion with a lot of teams. I hoped when I put him back on waivers, because of all the discussions I was having with those teams, that someone would take him.
acquire establish hearing move trying year
It?s different this year than in the past. I?m not trying to move anybody, and I?m not trying to acquire anybody. I?m listening, but I?m not calling. And right now, I?m not hearing anything that makes me want to do something. I?d like to establish a little stability.
totally wondering
Absolutely, absolutely, totally, totally false. I'm wondering how to say it any stronger.
home nights wrong
There were a lot of nights I went home and I said to myself, 'Where did I go wrong here?
chance contract next
Now Cale?s got a chance to play in the playoffs. And he?s got a chance to play for a contract next season.
challenge good healthy teams
I think we are as good as most teams in the West. When we are healthy we will challenge most teams.
future good moves skates
He has been consistently good. He?s young (25), he skates well, he moves the puck, he makes good decisions. Does he have a future here? Big time. Big time.
lately played
He?s played really well. I told him (Tuesday) that he has played as well lately as he has played in a long time.