BEST YAPPING

 "I was going into the face-off and he pushed my head and I pushed him back. That was it."

— Alex Burrows on his opening exchange with Ryan Clowe in which they drew unsportsmanlike minors.

BEST DEFENCE

 "I think it's a hockey play and I was trying to cut to the net. Obviously, I don't like losing and I'm not in a good mood right now and it's a tough one to digest."

— Maxim Lapierre on his interference minor that led to a 3-1 Sharks lead.

BEST BUDS

 "I know Lou and I'm glad I don't have to be in the lockerroom and follow all that stuff. You guys (media) are killing us."

— Sharks defenceman Dan Boyle on the Roberto Luongo Trade Watch saga.

BEST NEPHEW

"My uncle is a big Canadiens fan and a big Larry Robinson fan. Personally, I know nothing (about his career) just the name. I haven't asked for an autograph for my uncle yet, but it's coming up soon."

— B.C. born Sharks defenceman Matt Irwin.

BEST NUDGE

 "He had to re-discover the drive and the passion for the game. We're not going to hand him anything on a platter. He has to earn it."

— Coach Todd McLellan on the signing of Scott Gomez to a contract Wednesday."