from Ken Campbell of The Hockey News,

The Hockey News: How are you holding up?

Ken Holland: Fine. We’re off to a hard start, but we’ve been hit hard on the back end by injuries. It’s been a great opportunity for some of our young defenseman. (Mike) Green has been out the whole time, I think (Jonathan) Ericsson played one pre-season game. The four kids on defense have had a chance to get a feel for what the NHL is all about.

THN: You’ve been on the other side for a long time. How does it feel to be on the rebuilding side?

KH: Well, I’ve done it before. I was with the Red Wings in 1985 when we picked Joe Murphy first overall. That was my first year as a scout with the Red Wings. It’s not like I haven’t been through it before. We were 25 years in the playoffs, four Stanley Cups, six Presidents’ Trophies and numerous Red Wing players going to the Hall of Fame and at some point in time, you pay the price and spend some time rebuilding.

THN: Does the Steve Yzerman situation affect you at all?

KH: Not me, no.

THN: So you’re not looking over your shoulder, so to speak?

KH: I’ve been a manager in the league for 23 years. I’ve won three Stanley Cups, five Presidents’ Trophies. I don’t look over my shoulder.

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