This guy is a tremendous player. He's got more moves...you think you know one move, then he pulls another one on you...

He looked really fresh out there the way he was skating. I think he's glad to be back here and get into a normal routine.

You don't want to aggravate (the hand). It's just a matter of letting it settle down. I think he'll be fine. He seems pretty confident (about playing Sunday). I can't say for sure because it's a day-to-day thing.

I think when we started the season, there was a big adjustment for him. Then he adapted very quickly and came along really well, which was good to see because we needed that veteran leadership back on the blue line. I've been pleased with how he's played.

I think he one-upped me this year. It's really tremendous. I can't think of a more deserving guy, obviously, and he's not just a great football coach but a great man. I'm just really excited to be able to pass the torch to him because he's just that deserving.

Tomas is a great player and one of our core guys. I think it was a great move to lock him up.