Obviously it's been a difficult day. I've worked with Mike for a long time. He's a good friend of mine. I spoke with him. This is a job I've always wanted and dreamed of having, but under these circumstances, it isn't how I would have drawn it up.

Before, they had a hard time becoming a free agent. At the end of their college career, they either signed with you or became defected players, unless they wanted to sit out a full year.

It's impassable, basically. It's a disastrous time of day for this to happen.

This is the first time in three years we won?t have a major snowstorm before the first day. We?re hoping to get outside.

Our guys think there are at least two guys in there (who could have an impact next year).

Anytime you get hit in the head with a stick, (a concussion) is one concern. Generally you wait 24 hours and see how they are. The team had a day off (yesterday). I think we'll know more (today). As far as I know he did not go in for any tests. He had a conversation with (trainer)Don Del Negro that he felt OK, and Donny said he'd just see him (this) morning.