Eddie Olczyk
Eddie Olczyk
Edward Walter "Eddie" Olczyk, Jr.is a former professional hockey player and head coach from the United States. He was a center in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Olczyk was also the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins from June 2003 to December 2005...
courage credit extremely games happier happy proud
I'm extremely happy for the guys. They showed a lot of moxie and a lot of courage and I couldn't be more proud of them. There have been games we've been down before, and that's a credit to them (to come back). I couldn't be any happier for them.
becoming days eight inside nerves process sure
I'm sure on the inside he had some nerves going, but they won't be as big as they will be eight days from now. That's all part of the process of becoming a pro.
darts finds picks speed spots
I like the way he played. He has acceleration on-ice presence, he finds the holes, picks his spots and darts to them. He has speed and skill.
expects flu last level stick stomach symptoms virus week work
I just know he had a stomach virus or flu symptoms last week and sometimes those things stick with you. And when you try to work through them and play at the level that he expects to play at, sometimes you don't let yourself get back (to being) completely healthy.
bottom effort lack line matter maybe win wins
The bottom line is, we've got to find a way to win a game. The lack of wins hasn't been from effort or work; maybe it's just a matter of working a little smarter.
four game games goals kings led
It's game we should have won. But the other night, the Kings led by four goals and lost. You're going to see games like this now.
care good smarter
Desperation is a good word, but just working smarter and doing the little things, especially in our own zone, will take care of everything else.
feeling fit looked sure
They kind of fit him in for a checkup. He said he was feeling fine, and just wanted to make sure he's being looked after.
camp fit guys might
There will be guys in this camp who might play really well but might not get an opportunity. But yes, there is room. Guys come in and out, guys are hurt, there's opportunity. It just comes down to where we think guys fit in for us.
asked played
He played really well. He's done everything we've asked him.
certainly guys proud
It's disappointing. I'm proud of the guys that we got a point. They really battled and we certainly had some opportunities for a win.
behind craig forward looking manager mario priority
It's behind my first priority with (general manager Craig Patrick) and Mario (Lemieux), but I'm looking forward to it.
enjoy exciting people
The lineup we'll have in there, I think the people will enjoy seeing. It will be an exciting night, I think, for everybody.
coming found game guys hours monday played trip
The guys played as gutsy a game as you can coming off a long trip and found a way to get it done the other night. It is disappointing to know we can play like that and then not have it tonight. ... It's going to be a long 48 hours before we play Monday night.