I have two main reasons for retiring. The first is I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. That has been very, very frustrating to me throughout this past year. The second one is realizing my health, along with my family, is the most important thing in the world.

Once I'm at the arena with the guys in the dressing room, and in the bus, and on the plane, I'm a player. And I sit in the back with the players and I play cards and try to take their money.

The first few games that we played against some of the teams, the young guys, you know, want a stick sign or photo sign, and I think that they respect what I have achieved throughout my career.

Certainly we're not satisfied with just winning games. We've been playing some pretty good hockey, but we think we can play much better.

Oh, I did stop smoking a long time ago.

When I'm able to see the ice ahead of time when I get the puck, I'm able to make some pretty good plays.

Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be.