Through the years, I have so many wonderful memories of playing with the Red Wings: winning four Stanley Cups, scoring big goals, going into battle every night side by side with my teammates, playing with every ounce of effort I could muster.

I liked playing in Chicago, and I gave them everything I had, but I knew in my heart I was a Red Wing.

A series of rumors about my attitude, as well as derogatory remarks about myself and my family showed me that the personal resentment of the Detroit general manager toward me would make it impossible for me to continue playing hockey in Detroit.

Through the years, I have so many wonderful memories of playing with the Red Wings: winning four Stanley Cups, scoring big goals, going into battle every night side by side with my teammates, playing with every ounce of effort I could muster.

I always believed if you take care of your body it will take care of you

I had the idea that I should beat up every player I tangled with and nothing ever convinced me it wasn't a good idea.

I love people and I love to be around people.