Archives for May 16, 2001

'A starting goaltender who's among the best to ever stand in the crease. A back-up who started as a rookie and is considered a rising star. An understudy in the minors who will be a starter in the big leagues before long. A college star who oozes potential.'

'"But if I play, I want to play. I wouldn't be asking for 25 minutes a game, but I would want to be some kind of impact player. I couldn't play just 12 or 13 minutes a game. My heart just wouldn't be in it."'

'"I won't comment because I can't," Leafs assistant to the president Bill Watters said, observing tampering rules as unrestricted free agent Gilmour is technically in the employ of the Buffalo Sabres until July 1.'