Ryan Whitney
Ryan Whitney
Ryan D. Whitneyis an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. After playing with his high school team from Thayer Academy and the USA National Development Program, Whitney joined the college ranks with Boston University in 2001. Upon completing his freshman year, he was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins fifth overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Following parts of three seasons with the Penguins' minor league affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Whitney played his NHL rookie season in 2005–06. Whitney remained...
great played
We just didn't play well in the first two periods. We played great in the third. If we would have just done it all game, we probably would have won.
good great practice score surprised
In practice, you see him score a lot on breakaways. He's got a great shot. He's got real good hands, so I wasn't surprised at all.
coach good great group might opportunity playing says team
This is a great opportunity for a lot of guys. Coach always says it, but it really is. No one can really think that they're not part of the group that it's a good opportunity for, and think, 'Ah, I'm already here.' Everyone who's playing a lot might not be playing as much on a really good team with a great record.
There's not much you can say. We were outplayed.
gave good happy next shots
We gave up a lot of shots, but we did a lot of good things, too. We're happy to get a win. And hopefully, we won't give up as many shots next time.
hear mind thinking
Maybe, they were thinking about it a little bit. I haven't thought too much about it, but you read about it and hear about it. So, it's going to be on your mind a little bit.
cool
No one's said anything yet. I don't know what's going on. But it would be pretty cool to play for a Calder Cup.
building core guys positives saying
You can look at the positives and say we were building something at the end of the year. With the core of guys here, you can see a future. I know they've been saying that around here for a while, but it's pretty obvious.
obvious penalties showing took
It's pretty obvious we didn't show up (Saturday). We got outworked in every zone. We took penalties and didn't kill them off. It was an embarrassing showing on our part.
beside bet football major players steroids using
I've just been here 30 games, obviously, but, from what I've seen, I don't think many players are using steroids in hockey. I'll bet it's the least in any of the major sports, beside basketball. Football and baseball, I'm sure, have way more than hockey.
few good instead lead learn past playing points
It was good to get a point. Unfortunately, we couldn't get the win. But we battled back like we have the past few games. We just have to try to get the two points and learn how to play with the lead instead of playing from behind.
coming guys hit lead limited played puck smart stayed
They stayed on us. They played a smart game. They were getting the puck in deep. They limited their turnovers. A lot of times they hit their lead guy. We've got to have guys coming back more and outwork them a little harder.
best prospects
They say he's one of the best goalie prospects ever. He's awesome.
best last played teams
They're one of the best teams in the league, and we played them real well last time. If we can do that again, hopefully, we'll have the same result.