Since the beginning, I always loved the game.

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.

I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to.

I think the game has opened up, and that's why I decided to come back and try to be a part of it.

I think the lottery changed everything for us. Once we got Sidney, it helped us turn this franchise around overnight.

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.

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.