I don't think it makes much sense to play hardball with a guy like Pascal when really dollar for dollar we're probably not that far apart. It probably wouldn't take more than a little bit of effort to get him signed and into camp.

From the moment (the contract) was done, we haven't thought about it since.

I don't feel the league is going to break the union. People talk about the (proposed) WHA being competition for the NHL. They should be talking about the Russian Super League because that's going to be the NHL's biggest competitor. Those teams in Russia are offering big money.

If your goal is to win a title, you'll have to meet those teams eventually. I'd rather play them now than in Charleston, where anything can happen.

It's a credit to his character that he would be back the very next night ready to play. He showed up Saturday night and refused to sit out. This kid never takes a night off.

Chess is cool because you really have to get the right moves in your head before you play the game.