I think as a Canadian hockey player, you go through it in your mind so many times, being able to stand on that blue line and hear your national anthem play and being a gold medal champion, you dream of that. And then to be able to accomplish that and actually win a gold medal and represent your country its an amazing feeling.

For me, I've learned that the best thing is to focus on the team you play for and yourself and what you need to do.

It's more frustrating. My expectation probably wasn't that I'd play [during the playoffs], but I was just trying to make sure that if there was any chance that it was possible to come back that I was ready and that I'd done everything I could to be ready. It's frustrating, disappointing. But can't really control any of that.

I always wanted to be the best and to get the most out of myself.

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

I am putting pressure on myself to do my best and perform to my potential.

People are going to have their opinions. Whether it's good or bad, I don't really think about it either way.