You have to, that was a conversation between Mike and I, that we had to make the money work for both. You still have to try and get what fits your team but you have to make the money work on both sides.

This conversation was spontaneous. There certainly was no script. It was not even particularly coherent.

I don't think this began as a violent confrontation between the two. I think this began as a conversation between the two that escalated.

As soon as you bring up money, I notice, conversation gets sociological, then political, then moral.

It's really unfortunate for him, as a kid you hate to see that, it was an awkward type thing. He's out six weeks.

He has played with the game's best players in Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr and has also excelled in a more defensive-minded role, so he has proven himself in all situations. He will be a great complement to our group of forwards.