On sheer ability, Mario is good enough to win scoring titles with a broken stick. On pure talent, he's the best there is. But Wayne almost never disappoints you. He comes to work every night.

I was the happiest guy in the world when I was on the ice. You're being paid to play a game! That's pretty special.

You hear all the time about European players playing the game. These players that come over at 17, 18 and 19, they just don't all of a sudden become skilled. From the time they were little fellas, they learned the fundamentals of the game. Let them create.

Growing up in Canada, most kids from Canada dream of playing in the NHL, and they also hope one day to be on a Stanley Cup team. That was a big goal.

I was an offensive defenseman. I was up the ice as much as I was back.

So many of today's programs are about trophies and jackets, and we think that's a big mistake.

Forget about style; worry about results.