We've taken some gigantic steps in the size of the crowds, and we're engaging fans and pulling people into the overall experience.

I've heard a lot about them and how tough the crowds are. But we just can't let their fans get into the game.

Basically, I'm not running the team anymore. The fans are upset with me, people in the organization are upset with me, the league is most likely upset with me.

The big thing is to get local guys here and get the support of local fans. We see the crowds come out. Around town, people all the time talk about how they're getting ready for baseball.

The legacy of this All-Star Game should be to grow our base of support. We want more kids playing hockey. We want more adults playing hockey.

We figured in what he's been able to do with a team that's underperformed for a number of years. He kept his enthusiasm. He kept the interest of the listener. He continued to inform and entertain. That's a balance we like to have.