Hockey is my life, you know. If I do not play hockey, I do not know what I do.

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.

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

I play better left wing. I prefer left, but I can play center or right.

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.

In North America ice was smaller because in Russia we have big ice and this is small ice and it's a more physical game. Russia has more technicals and this has more speed and is a more physical game.