If I'm playing hockey, I want to win all the (trophies) I can.

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.

Olympics are probably the most important thing for Russians than any other athletes in the whole world. Since I was a little kid and since everybody was a little kid, their dream was playing in Olympic Games, especially if we have a chance to represent our country in Sochi, it's unbelievable and it's going to be a great thing.

I don't care what people say about me and what they think about me. I care about my team and I care about myself. Lots of people watch hockey, and I think everybody has different thinking.

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

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

My style is unique and it's my own. I do not try to copy or imitate anybody.