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.

Crosby is a great player, but I'd have to say Ovechkin, who is also a great player but doesn't have the same kind of support, and who does something great on almost every shift.

I know how well I can play. I don't mention myself with the other players. I mention myself with the best.

I love to play for Pittsburgh. If they can't afford me, then I'd love to play in L.A. or New York.

Most people have friends, but no money. I have the opposite. I don't have a chance to talk to my real friends, the ones I've had since I was 5 years old. Sometimes I wish I could bring Czechoslovakia to America. Then I would be the happiest guy in the world.

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

For me, it is the worst kind of sacrilege if you are given some of special talent and you don't take advantage of this gift.