Some nights, I was so good that I could have become an egotist.

By 1946, I knew Detroit was the best hockey city in the Original Six.

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

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.

When it was my turn, I just skated out and heard this huge cheer. It was very touching considering the bad circumstances under which I had left the team and that I had been away for four years.

Starting that union was something I believed in very strongly.

I love people and I love to be around people.