"Some of these guys, there was no expectation of them putting in the minutes that they're putting in now, being put in situations that they're being put in now. But this is how you jumpstart your career. I know there's a couple, I'm not going to name names, that have put themselves in [position] where we go, 'Maybe next year he can fill that spot,' because of what's happened here and the amount of minutes people are getting that we didn't think they'd get." -- Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella on younger players getting more opportunities because of injuries
"Obviously, he's such a huge part of our team. It's not easy coming back after a long injury. I thought he played really well. He was like himself like he was before, and it's good to have him back."-- Predators captain Roman Josi on Ryan Ellis
