We wish Darren well. Gus and Christian have given the fans much to cheer about during their stay, too.

I think this should show the fans that I've got my own connection in Glens Falls now, and I love the city. I have a life in Boston (where he lives) and a job in Connecticut, so if I didn't really want to make this work, I wouldn't go through all this.

It's not going to be easy, but it's great for the fans. We get to see the Leafs, Canadiens, Bruins and Senators more often. It's better for travelling as well. There's a lot of positives, but emotion will be a big factor.

But even though we're not in the playoffs, we still have something to play for. We have the fans to play for, ourselves to play for. It's definitely tough, but we still have to play hard.

Wellington Mara was a dear friend and football fans everywhere mourn his passing. Throughout my tenure as an NFL owner he was an invaluable advisor in person and in our many phone calls. As a Hall of Fame owner and backbone of the League, he shaped the sport we all love so dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time.

[He was the man responsible for discovering Kolo Touré, Gaël Clichy and Arturo Lupoli among others. Tottenham's chairman Daniel Levy admires his talent-spotting ability.] Damien has a long and impressive track record of scouting and signing many talented and successful youth and senior players, ... I believe he will be a huge asset to the club with his forward-thinking approach to international networking and partnerships. His achievements at St-Etienne show he is also ideally suited to bring best practice to our training facilities, academy and medical divisions.