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.

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

If I was on a third or fourth line I would probably be in the NHL, because you don't have to produce every night.

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.

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'm trying not to be a kid all the time, but it's hard.

You appreciate things after you lose them.