When I'm not happy, I can't play. That's just the way I am.

It's tough in the NHL; you have to produce on a high level. And everybody expects you to do it because you make a lot of money. And I never minded it. I always want to be that guy.

Russia has got to be the team to beat, in my opinion. When they are playing together as a team, they are tough to beat.

You have to be a good team, but you have to be lucky and stay away from injuries.

When I'm not happy, I can't play. That's just the way I am.

All that matters is that you find a way to put the puck in the net. It doesn't matter how. I learned that from Mario.

My goal was to play in the NHL, because that is the best hockey in the world.