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.

My hair was too big. And my head is big, and my hair is big, so my helmet gets too small. So I have to make a haircut.

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

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.

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

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

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.