NHL ENTRY DRAFT

June 27, 1998

Patrick Desrouchers

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: It is great. Most of them are from my hometown.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: Especially my family, they have been great ever since I started playing hockey. They are so supportive. It is great to have them here.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: Love it.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: I've always liked it.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: I honestly didn't have any idea where I was going today. I was excited and looking forward to see where I ended up.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: I guess I laid back a little bit and enjoyed it.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: Phoenix talked to me. There were a few teams that talked to me.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: Well, I had an individual meeting with Terry earlier, but when I met with the team, no, Terry wasn't in the room, no.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: Yes, I saw him down at the table.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: Congratulations.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: Oh, yes, Terry wanted me to sign it. So I owe a lot to him. And he's been great to me ever since I met him about four years ago.

PATRICK DESROUCHERS: Not really.