Instead of being proactive, we were reactive. I'm not sure if we came into this game obviously having [too much] respect for the Red Wings. Certainly, standing and watching didn't help.

The AFL was too much in the background. They weren't reaching out. You have to be proactive instead of reactive.

Don't be carried away by the current of the situation. Focus on the essentials, take action on the best alternative are the ways of shifting from reactive to proactive mindset.

The guys played as gutsy a game as you can coming off a long trip and found a way to get it done the other night. It is disappointing to know we can play like that and then not have it tonight. ... It's going to be a long 48 hours before we play Monday night.

In seeking approval of this project, we are trying to be proactive rather than reactive.

You have to think a little smarter, be proactive, not reactive.