Krnuckfan

happy b-day!!

"I don't think a lot of people understand that we have young assets on the team - and everybody knows that's the key - that we didn't have three years ago. Dave was committed to doing what he thought was right for the franchise.

"So I am surprised [at the dismissal] because I thought - and still think - Dave had a good vision on how to build a team the right way."

"You can't look at just one season because that's a real small snapshot. When you look at the pieces, and the possibility of adding a couple of more pieces up front, overall, big picture, we were definitely headed in the right dire

"I think it takes someone with a very strong will to be in this market because you can't worry about what would make you popular for one day," Linden said Tuesday, the day after Nonis was fired by Canuck owner Francesco Aquilini. "What I liked about Dave is he didn't give in to what would make him popular. I think he has a good understanding of what it takes to build a good tea

"Why would anyone think I'm not happy here?" Luongo said. "Speculation is ridiculous. I have two more years on my contract and I'm looking forward to it. After that we'll see what happens. But I'm very happy here. I think we have some pieces and some good, young pieces. So, I don't know where that information came out of."