I think that everyone has an equal right to play and I think we've been supportive of that. With the Olympics and the controversy around that I think those decisions and those laws aren't necessarily something that I agree with personally ... their laws and their views.

I don't think there's ever a time where I step back and say I wish I was something different. I'm doing what I love to do.

Challenging someone is good. You need to do it. Sometimes they don't even realize you're doing it, like when you joke with a goalie, 'What's wrong today? You losing it?

The more you hesitate in a game, the more your chance of getting hit. Your focus isn't there. When you hesitate, usually you're in trouble.

I want to be the best player possible.

I want to reward this city. Pittsburgh is a great hockey town.

The best way for me to lead is through my game.