Barry Trotz

The thing that got me to change was when my kids would come and tell me I was swearing on TV, so…

— Barry Trotz

Every year, you need a couple of weeks to energize as a coach and get back at it.

— Barry Trotz

If you know anything about Lou Lamoriello, his background and what he does, he will do what it takes to win.

— Barry Trotz

There's a tension in Washington that was undeniable. I could write my name in the air there.

— Barry Trotz

My son and I ride a tandem bike. We turn the music on and just enjoy riding through our neighborhood.

— Barry Trotz

My wife usually gives me a project... I like going to work because I can be the boss for once.

— Barry Trotz

As I have evolved as a coach, I was a guy who was all about the game and a person who focused…

— Barry Trotz

Just like all young players, there is a difference between being involved and just participating.

— Barry Trotz

Use your assets in the right areas. Commit to outside speed. Don't always go into the junk pile in the middle of…

— Barry Trotz

One of the things you look for is leadership, and it comes in different forms. There's vocal leaders, there's quiet leaders, there's…

— Barry Trotz

Injuries happen every season. We can't rely on that being a crutch. It's up to all of us to do our best…

— Barry Trotz

Goal scorers are always sniffing things out, but once they realize 'hey, if I don't have the puck I can't score,' then…

— Barry Trotz

I think a lot of times what practice can do for you when guys are playing a lot of minutes, it sometimes…

— Barry Trotz

You need balance, and if you have dynamic people - I've always tried to assess the talent and say, 'Okay, how can…

— Barry Trotz

In an 82-game season, you're going to have some dry spells where goals are harder to come by, and other times they're…

— Barry Trotz

I think anytime you experience the All-Star Games, the World Cups, the Olympics and all those things - those are great experiences,…

— Barry Trotz

The guys who don't get a lot of minutes, you get a lot more practice, you're on the ice, you're getting maybe…

— Barry Trotz

There's times where I go off the rails like anybody else. For the most part, I try to keep it, 'Hey, this…

— Barry Trotz

If you're going to be a championship-caliber team or a threat to be a championship-caliber team you have to play a 200-foot…

— Barry Trotz

I think I have a lot more respect for someone who will be bold enough to say, 'I'm the leader of the…

— Barry Trotz

Obviously my former place in Washington, you got stars like Alex Ovechkin. Those are great challenges because you're looking at a player…

— Barry Trotz

You're looking for that prototypical second-line center man. They're not out there. They're just not out there. No one's selling them. No…

— Barry Trotz

You go the whole distance as a player, the last thing you probably want is the coach to say, 'Okay, you've gone…

— Barry Trotz

Hopefully when I make it to 80, I can go to a hockey game and watch the Predators and Capitals play with…

— Barry Trotz