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.

Maybe's he's just jealous I have hair.

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

I'm okay. Russian machine never breaks.

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

Everybody is jumping up and down back in Russia. Probably lots of vodka, too.

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.