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

When you come to a new team, new world, new people, you feel a little bit uncomfortable. But my teammates, they are tremendous guys.

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

If you go to ice and you think, 'I must score' or 'I must get some points,' you won't score or get any points. You must go and play and don't think about it.

There will always be critics. On one hand, criticism can be positive. On the other hand, criticism can be negative. But critics will always be watching the game. If you listen to everybody, you can go crazy. I have my own point of view, and I always try to keep it.

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?