Willie Mitchell
Willie Mitchell
catch colorado eventually everybody great knows might power
Everybody knows Colorado has a great power play. You might get one or two, but eventually it's going to catch up to you.
past played rewarded types win
I thought we've played pretty well the past two games, but we haven't been rewarded for it. We need to find a way to win these types of games.
He's a big man, but he does go down very easy.
concentration focus job lack lose points
For some reason, we lose focus and let them get back in the game. To give up as many points as we did is just a lack of concentration on our part. We need to do a better job and we will.
against consistent hard month penalty playing pride relax taking top
He just told me to relax and I told him I'd try to do the same things I did the month before, like being consistent defensively, taking some pride on the penalty kill and playing hard against top players.
guy locker spirits
I'd like to think I'm a guy who competes every night, and that's how I try to lead. I'm not a rah-rah-rah guy, but I try to get the spirits up in the locker room.
above job knew knowing rival
Knowing it's a rival game, we knew they were going to play way above themselves. We just didn't get the job done.
chances creep fact mention third tough
I just kind of made mention of the fact that there have been a lot of times in the third period, even when I was there, for some reason, they got real tight. It's tough for that not to creep in again, so I told them if we get some pressure, we're going to get some chances because they'll tighten up.
brought enthusiasm guys works
He brought a lot of enthusiasm and passion. He works his butt off and competes every day. In the playoffs, you want to have guys like that.
guys minnesota played saying weird
The guys played well. Minnesota played really well... It's kind of weird saying that.
against means nashville win
Our big win against Nashville means nothing if we didn't win this one.
knew negotiate wall week wild
I think the writing was on the wall about a week ago. The Wild didn't really want to negotiate with my agent. I pretty much knew what was going to happen.
chuckle guy hear means
You can hear it. You chuckle when you see them get on a guy like that. But it means a guy must be doing something to get that kind of reaction.
air breath dinners fresh good grab hang home
It's good to be home sometimes, but it's a breath of fresh air to get on the road, play in some different buildings, grab some dinners and hang with the boys.