It's exciting for me to continue on with this group, and continue to build the relationship that I've had with Paul (Holmgren) and Mr. Snider ... I'm excited.
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PITTSBURGH - MAY 10: (L-R) President and C.O.O. of Comcast-Spectacor Peter Luukko, Assistant General Manager Barry Hanrahan and General Manager Paul Holmgren of the Philadelphia Flyers watch the off day skate of the NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs at the Mellon Arena May 10, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Vaclav Prospal celebrates his goal against the Atlanta Thrashers in the first period of their NHL game in Atlanta, Georgia in this November 11, 2005 file photo. The Philadelphia Flyers announced February 25, 2008 that they have acquired 6�1�, 195-pound forward Vaclav Prospal from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Alexandre Picard and a conditional pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, according to General Manager Paul Holmgren. Picture taken November 11, 2005.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jim Vandermeer (R) and Atlanta Thrashers right wing Ronald Petrovicky battle for the puck during their NHL hockey game in Atlanta, Georgia in this December 21, 2003 file photo. The Flyers announced on February 20, 2008 that they have traded Vandermeer to the Calgary Flames in exchange for a third round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren.
I talked to some guys, and they said it's a lot of fun ... I talked to Homer [general manager Paul Holmgren], and he said to spice it up a bit and throw some hits.
The suspensions the Flyers are drawing now are not reflective ... And frankly, I don't think what is taking place in Philadelphia is something Paul Holmgren wants.
I don't comment on questions like that ... The bottom line is that Paul (Holmgren) is totally in charge and I am 100 percent behind whatever decision he makes.
Paul Holmgren used to call me `Hammer' in Minnesota. He said I was the least tough guy so he had to give me the toughest nickname. I'd call myself a cerebral defenceman.