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Brain Power:

"There's a thousand theories, but theories are for scientists. We're too stupid for that. We've just got to get back to the X's and O's."

- Mike Ricci on the San Jose Sharks' slow start. (Canadian Press)

"Robbie told me not to think anymore. Thinking doesn't really accomplish anything, it just gets in the way. He wanted to say he's got no rhyme or reason to what he does, but deep down he does."

- Bruins' goaltender Steve Shields explains the latest advice from his coach. (Providence Journal)