We're going to get some bodies back but the timing on that is really uncertain. We needed some character and strength on the back end.

There is a lot of blame to spread around.

We felt that our team needed a kick-start.

The procedure was short, which is what they were hoping for, and that's good news.

After further consultation with one of the leading physicians with regard to abdominal sports injuries [Dr. William Myers], it was decided that surgery was the best course of action. The best long-term decision for Eddie and our hockey club was to have the surgery immediately.

This guy came in and looked just like some character I had in my script.