"I’ve seen a lot of different rinks and practice facilities, this is second to none" -- Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, on MB Ice Arena, the team's new practice facility, which officially opens today (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 11/16).
"I haven’t given it a lot of thought ... I really am trying to be very neutral on the whole thing. I think it’s the only fair way to play it" -- WFAN-AM's Mike Francesa, on his reaction to Chris Carlin, Bart Scott and Maggie Gray replacing him at the station after his upcoming departure (NEWSDAY, 11/16).
"They want us to win. You can tell by looking in the stands how many Raider fans were there that it’s definitely a home game for us. ... I’m not worried about the laser pointers. I think that’s for the other guys" -- Raiders QB Derek Carr, on facing the Patriots Sunday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 11/16).
"They have all the materials to live in the palatial estate of Playoff-Ville. The question is, when do they choose to begin construction?” -- MLB agent Scott Boras, on the Mets potentially lowering payroll for the '18 season (NEWSDAY, 11/16).
"As far as the CBA goes ... we got hosed the last time we negotiated, and I think we're going to get hosed again as players. I think we're just going to be taken behind the woodshed again" -- Bills G Richie Incognito (BUFFALO NEWS, 11/16).
