I don't know how he did it ... Jason Smith and Derian Hatcher brought toughness to a new level, in my mind. Neither of them should have been playing. 
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RALEIGH, NC - AUGUST 19: Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event August 19, 2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Democrats hold their national convention August 25-28 in Denver.
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RALEIGH, NC - AUGUST 19: Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event August 19, 2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Democrats hold their national convention August 25-28 in Denver.
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Quotes about Derian Hatcher
I don't know how he did it ... Jason Smith and Derian Hatcher brought toughness to a new level, in my mind. Neither of them should have been playing.
said Paul Holmgren
in philly.com
It amazes me sometimes ... Derian Hatcher is a prime example on our team, with what he goes through to play.
said Paul Holmgren
in philly.com
Last night I went after (Flyers defenceman Derian) Hatcher when it was 4-2 near the end ... I said, 'Listen, you wanted to be tough against Malkin? Show me how tough you are. You're 6-5, 230? I said let's go.' I wanted to fight him because I can't let a big guy like that go after our star players and not do anything about it. At least I let my message through to him.
said Georges Laraque
We've got a couple of stars on our team, too ... Derian Hatcher has been around the league for a long time; he knows how to defend.
said John H. Stevens
in FOX Sports
Quotes from articles mentioning Derian Hatcher
it gets done fast. I don't want this to drag out all summer. I'd like to just get ready for next season.
was said
in philly.com
I don't want to go anywhere ... I love playing in Philadelphia and I want to be here a long time.
said Jeff Carter
in philly.com
It's flattering to hear you have the qualities to be captain. We have so many great leaders in the dressing room right now, you could [name] a dozen people ... I think that's a good situation we're in.
said Mike Richards
in philly.com
I don't think I'm ready right now ... I'm still young. I've been in the league 3 years and I don't think I'm ready right now.
was said
in philly.com
He's beyond his age the way he carries himself on and off the ice ... He's pretty rare. He does everything really well. He's an all-star but he's not your typical all-star, which is even better. He's an all-star built for the playoffs.
said Jim Dowd
