Hasek Quotes

You try not to play different, but there`s something subconsciously as a team when you know somebody is back there like we had in Buffalo with Hasek. You`re going to make mistakes and a goalie like Nik can cover them up.

Chris has been a No. 1 goaltender wherever he`s been while Manny has never been given that opportunity. In 2001, when they were teammates, Manny made a great case to be the next No. 1 guy, but we ended up signing Dominik Hasek and later Curtis Joseph . This is a great opportunity for both Manny and Chris, and they`ve had a good rapport in the past, so I`m sure it will be a healthy competition.