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.

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.

In the U.S., you have so many rules, everything's regulated and structured. When you make a mistake, you pay for it -a lot.

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

You appreciate things after you lose them.

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