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.

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.

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.

Hockey is my life and money is money. If you think about money, you stop playing hockey.

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

Sometimes I want to joke but my English isn't perfect. Sometimes people are wondering what I'm talking about.

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