So yesterday was a wild scramble at K-Plex trying to talk to as many people as possible before they dispatched to places such as Moscow, Calgary, Gavle and Regina. There was also a lot of newsworthy stuff, and trying to cram it all in a story in the newspaper with quotes wasn't easy. Here are some of the quotes that didn't make it.

MATT COOKE

It feels like it shouldn't be over, like it is almost surreal. Anytime you lose it is like that, but to have it end the way it did was just unfortunate.

I think with the success we had down the stretch and in the playoffs, and with the guys that got that confidence, this team is bound for success. We already know there is no problems in this dressing room.

For me, the most satisfaction is team success. I am not a guy who is going to go out and put points on the board every night, but I bring some other elements to the table that help out other guys on the table. Definitely, I would like to stay here if everything worked out.

SERGEI FEDOROV

Q: Thought about the future yet?

It is just not important at the moment. I just have to settle down and let everything sort of soak in and go from there. I have to talk to my family and figure out what to do next. I don't want to make my decision on my own.

Q: Could you have imagined this type of year for yourself in November?

It was pretty gloomy in Columbus. It was fun playing with the guys and everything, but as far as everything else was just average. I just tried to come to work and work hard. When I got traded I was completely upside down. I had to remember a lot of things I have done well in the past.

CHRIS CLARK

Q: What is next for you?

Rehab of some sort -- I am not sure of my exact plan yet. I haven't sat down with [trainer Greg Smith] and figured it all out yet.

Q: How tough were these past few months?

In the beginning we were losing and it was hard because I felt I could help the team. The last half of the season was a great ride that I was a part of but I wish I could have been on the ice with the guys.

MIKE GREEN

Q: Is it hard to process how big this contract is you are about to sign?

Well, maybe a little bit just because of where I came from. Where I grew up it wasn't like that, but a lot of hard work went into that to where we are now. I am excited, but it is not all about that.

Q: But it will be nice to buy a fancy car?

A: Yeah, it will be nice to be able to afford some stuff. I do like my toys.

BRUCE BOUDREAU

On all of the guys playing through injuries:

It just shows the courage of some of these guys. It just shows the warrior-ness in them.

CRISTOBAL HUET

I think the team is going in the right direction and the future sure looks bright here.

GEORGE MCPHEE

Everyone is focused on the [pending] free agents, but it is not like it use to be in this league. There are a lot of free agents. We wanted to keep [Dainius Zubrus] last year but we thought the contract demands were just a little out of our range so we replaced him [Viktor Kozlov] and it went well.

We're going to make it a good team. We really like whay we have now and if the decision is made not to keep someone, we are going to replace them with somebody better.

Q: What about the assistant coaches?

We'll talk to them and see what they want to do and go from there.

Q: How quickly do you need to know about Pothier and Clark?

The sooner the better, but there is no timeline to put on it. They are ready when they are ready.

Q: Could Pothier's career be in jeopardy?

It could be, and it is too bad. I'll have a discussion with him about what he wants to do. He may say, 'Hey, I just can't do it,' or 'I want to try it again.'

Q: Will this summer be even busier than previous ones?

It is that way with every club. It is a different business and there is a lot to do. Things can change in a hurry, but the good news is we have a terrific young core with lots to build on. Those young players will be even better next year.

On Sergei Fedorov possibly retiring:

When you are that age, people contemplate it. People thought Brett Favre was washed up, but he was a pretty good player last year. I remember Adam Oates when he was hitting 35 or 36 would say this might be my last year. Well, he played until 40. I don't think you ever evaluate players based on their age. You evaluate them on how they perform.

- Corey Masisak