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'm okay. Russian machine never breaks.

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

My dream has come true. I play with the great players and on a great team. I'm smiling and happy and enjoying the time of my life.

NHL is the best league in the world and I feel that I should play in the best league in the world. Money's not an issue and you cannot buy happiness.

I played basketball and soccer but they are very different games, obviously. However, playing any kind of sport always helps you develop physically.

I'm looking forward to playing against Sidney Crosby as much as I am looking forward to playing against all of the other players in the NHL. And there is no rivalry.