He seems more relaxed, happier and at ease with himself. I think that's an important part of the development of him as a player and a person this season.

I'm feeling a little bit more relaxed now and a little bit happier.

I think we could do that with ease,

He'll also get some time on the blue line.

He says he feels better today than he did at any time last year. So we should be real deep up front.

Our seniors are crushed, and it's always hard to go in the locker room after that last game. But I think we got as much as we could out of this group. You don't have to be the best all year, and they are the better team.