“I’ve never seen a goalie that good spend so much time on his hands and knees.”
—Television commentator John Davidson

“Eddie is the same in nearly every aspect now as he was in high school. He hasn’t changed his work ethic, his attitude on the ice, his concentration, his will to win and his demeanor if he’s pulled from the net. They’re all the same.”
—Eddie’s high school coach Ernie Sutherland

“Some people can be doctors, some people can be lawyers. Ed was born to be a goalie.”
—Eddie’s mother Alma

"When I was in Vancouver and my first year with Buffalo, I was asked in a bio to name the goalie who is hardest to play against and Eddie's the guy I put. I don't know what it is about him. He's a guy who wants to win."
—Islanders forward Michael Peca

“He’s always felt that other goalies have received more credit than him.”
—ESPN commentator Darren Pang

"People say the jury's still out on Eddie. Well, I'll be the first to say that the jury is in--and I think he has silenced his critics."
—Stars forward Mike Modano

"Ed is a real genuine, caring individual. He's no cuddly bear, but those qualities are there."
—Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock

"Off the ice, he's a very nice guy. But he's as fierce a competitor as I've ever seen. He'd probably cheat against his own mother to win a game of checkers."
—Red Wings forward Brett Hull

"What I like about Ed is that he gives you a chance to win every night, and you can't win a Stanley Cup without that."
—Veteran NHL coach Mike Keenan

"He’s a different bird. I wouldn't say he's flaky. He's a nut. But I don't know too many players who aren’t a bit nuts."
—Flyers forward Jeremy Roenick