We're in pretty good shape. They're going to give us a cap number and we'll be ready for it. You always prepare for a worst case, no matter what the situation. You never want to be surprised by something negative, only something positive.
Ernie Accorsi
When you sign on here, you understand this organization. There is so much soul to it,.. It's just the way it is. Players understand that. This has been very emotional for all of them. That's what makes this organization the way it is. There is so much personal feeling in this place. They understand and value that.
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I said it's almost like people are numb
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I never like to be too optimistic about contracts because you're really not close until you sign them. Sometimes you can get to the brink and never get it done. But we're pretty positive about our thoughts about him.
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He's just a relentless 'heart' player with a lot of talent.
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You could hear a pin drop when he was done. It was definitely one of the most impressive interviews I've ever been around.
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I was overwhelmed with him. Not only his story but how he told it. He's such a thoughtful, intellectual, moving person.
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Everybody has done what they can. We set up as many plans as we could for as many scenarios as we could.
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We were planning on the lowest figures projected. This [delay] doesn't affect us. It just delays your chance to start looking at [free-agent] players.
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Date of birth is very important to us. In a sport that's as physically taxing as ours, the correct date of birth is critical, not only in determining the physical maturity and growth potential of an athlete but also his longevity. We project body shaping and size, especially weight, and growth potential when we evaluate a player and project them. We make sure we know the correct date of birth and we do a lot of research to verify it.
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