A championship team wins because it already has established players, while a talented team is just beginning to establish players.

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.

I have a lot of respect for Ovechkin as a player. I like his enthusiasm. I know the kid has a zest for life and a joy for the game.

I want to win, I want to win everything. If I have a chance to win, why not?

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

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.

Girls, where are you? I can't find you.