They'll have realistic views of a difficult restructuring process. I don't think they'll go crazy and close three or five plants. They're not going to make too much noise. You don't want to get the union too uptight 21 months before you have to talk with them.

I don't think you can close the book on three [goalies], even.

The process of restructuring and seeking qualification would be long and arduous,

I think it's important to them to go out on their own terms. You really get close throughout this process. Some teams want it to just end, especially when you've had some ups and downs like this team had. But this team doesn't feel that way.

Vijay's just a difficult person to get close to, ... He's a bit of an introvert, which I think is sometimes mistaken for arrogance. Like a lot of athletes, he's not great with people. He's not a diplomat. But he's a down-to-earth, sincere person. He's a good husband, a good father, and it would be hard to find a better friend.

I think it's realistic,