I've been hit hard a few times, been hit really hard a few times, but I don't think I've ever left a memorable, lasting impression on anyone I've ever hit.

It's true that in Canada, we pride ourselves on the game, and we like to think we're the dominant hockey nation in the world.

It's been a great honor for me to be a player for the Detroit Red Wings, to play for an Original Six franchise. I know I'm far from perfect, but I learned a lot.

I don't know if I've ever had a memorable body check. It's not really part of my game.

I don't know that I'd agree I was our best player.

And for the team, I always tried to do the right thing.

I mean, the best thing for my knee, for anyone's knee, is to never play again and retire. But I'm not going to do that.