Combinations Quotes

We've got the line combinations down pat. We've got great goaltending and good defensive pairings. Hopefully we can finish off the season strong. - Derek Roy

We've definitely had some different lineups and different line combinations and consistently I think there's only been (Patrice Bergeron's) line that's been together. Everyone else has been trying to get it going and help the lines out. I feel the same way. - Sergei Samsonov

We've come up with these combinations and they're quality sides - but by the time October comes, are they all going to be fit?. - Richard Hadlee

We've changed throughout preseason. I feel like we're continuing to look at different combinations and see what works and we need that type of flexibility as we through the season. We still have a ways to go. For me, it's still good to see guys moving themselves forward. There's a group that's doing pretty well. - Bob Bradley

We're working with so many combinations because of all the guys missing, so there was no level of consistency on either side of the ball. We had some great individual plays, but not much consistency. But I think you expect that in spring practice. Neither side should dominate. - Chan Gailey

We're still evaluating people and trying to figure out how we play best with the combinations on the court. And so that's the thing that is creating the most anxiety in me right now, is trying to settle on a lineup. - Mike Hebert

We're searching. We're looking for the right combinations. Guys are still trying to find a comfort level. - Lawrence Frank

We're not getting any less scoring chances than when we were scoring 3.5 goals a game. We've had some injuries that have messed up the line combinations, but that is not an excuse. I think now sometimes it's a case of the guys squeezing on the stick a little too tight. - Tim Taylor

We're looking for the hot bat and the combinations that are really going to click. The team is getting better and some people are making the most of their opportunities so we've got to continue to go that way. - Clint Myers