MacLean talked Thursday about a commitment to "Devils hockey," which he generally defined as being prepared and playing hard.
The Giants' lack of finals experience is expected to tell at some point, but with two weeks to prepare and playing just down the road, this is a favourable opportunity to acclimatise to the rarified atmosphere.
"But we are going to prepare and play as hard as we can".
"If we're going to win it, we'll have to prepare and play very well, and this talented group of players have to show their talent.
At Jenny Breining's house, the family peeled potatoes for Parmesan mashed potatoes, a favorite they usually don't have time to prepare, and played a board game.
We prepare and play to win.
Seoul '88 was a great experience for me - I prepared and played very well, and it remains an unbelievable memory.
"As long as we're right and we prepare and play like we can then that's the best I can do".
"My body won't allow me to prepare and play the way I want," the Australian said of his decision to step down.
But it's all about preparing well and playing your own game.
