Mike Keenan
Mike Keenan
Michael Edward Keenanis a Canadian professional hockey coach who most recently served as head coach of Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League before being fired on October 17, 2015. Previously, he served as head coach and/or General Manager with several NHL teams between 1984 and 2009. He has also worked as an analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG Network and as a hockey analyst for NBC Sports Network...
unfair
They were put in a position, in my opinion, that was unfair to them,
approach best both discussed financial might needed review situation terms time work
I needed time to review our financial situation and some of the things we discussed in terms of what approach we might take with Olli and what would work best for both sides, ... That's really how it's been left. I said I would get back to him by the end of this week.
era unique
It's an end to an era for a unique individual,
continue felt good offer process
We felt we made a good offer and we will continue that process after Jan. 1.
bring home paycheck workers
The workers are there to bring home a paycheck to their families, just like us,
contract gotten ready
ready to write a contract for Roberto if we could've gotten that done. That's more productive.
dare last team time
I would dare to say this team is much better than it was the last time they played,
accept fair felt future opportunity secure surprised
I was really surprised he didn't take an opportunity to secure his future and accept what I felt was a very fair offer,
again basis beginning continue definitely solution tried view
We definitely view that as an option, ... We tried to find a solution on a long-term basis and we'll continue to do that again beginning in January.
arena coming forward
For me, coming to the arena now, it's something that I look forward to.
decision leave regret special
It was a special time, and I regret the decision I made to leave the team.
nice waited
It's a day we've waited for a long time, all of us. It's nice to get started again.
position
The position Olli is in had nothing to do with it,
against best impressive players
was very impressive against some of the best players in the world.