I look at myself, and how much I've gotten just because I play a sport well.

But inside of me I knew that the Olympics were still there. I was still young enough. I knew that once I transitioned out of hockey, it would be really hard to go back.

The more I've done work with the IOC the more I've come to realize I'm really excited about this, the work that I'm doing and the impact that I can have if I'm fully committed to it.

I have enough muscle already. Now I want to use it in more efficient ways.

When you look back from your Olympic experience, you never want to question whether you could have done more. The one thing you can control is your off-ice preparation.

As a veteran, you're a little more poised on that mental side. But athletically, I didn't really think I could get better.

I'm in the perfect position. It's a sports position and a political position where I can help better the lives of athletes around the world.