If I had to pick three players to start a franchise, I'd choose Hasek, Peter Forsberg and Eric Lindros.
Wayne GretzkyEight days ago, we were the toast of the town. Eight days later we're Thanksgiving turkeys.
Wayne GretzkyPeople in general want to build somebody up and then try to knock them down. They always root for the underdog.
Wayne GretzkyYour friends, family, and kids have to understand that's your priority. It's the only way you can be successful.
Wayne GretzkyI heard people say, 'Why would he want to do this?' My answer is 'Why not?' It is what I love. It's what I know.
Wayne GretzkyIf we're going to change the game it has to start at eight, nine and 10 years old. When we were that age we'd go to the pond or backyard rink and throw a puck on the ice and play five on five, or seven on seven. You get this creativity and this imagination that comes from within, just having fun on the pond. Now kids are so focused on team play, and the coaches are so focused on positioning. You can't change it at the NHL level.
Wayne Gretzky