Olympics are probably the most important thing for Russians than any other athletes in the whole world. Since I was a little kid and since everybody was a little kid, their dream was playing in Olympic Games, especially if we have a chance to represent our country in Sochi, it's unbelievable and it's going to be a great thing.

Fighting is necessary in hockey. But if you fight, you have to choose your partner carefully. If you're an experienced player and you want to fight, you can't choose a player who has never fought in his life.

The NHL is the best in the world, it has the best players. I love the NHL.

I'm okay. Russian machine never breaks.

Nobody ever tells me to give them a pass or anything. My job is to score goals, and if I don't shoot the puck, I can't score goals.

I always look forward to playing in Toronto because it's such a historic city when it comes to hockey.

My style is unique and it's my own. I do not try to copy or imitate anybody.