I really wanted to write a book [99: Stories of the Game] on the tradition and history of the league, where kids can pick it up and read it and learn things and say, "Geez, I didn't know that. That's pretty cool."

I think the Americans are ready to play, they want to beat us. I think that players like Chris Chelios and his leadership over there goes a long way.

Good players skate to the puck. Great players skate to where the puck is going to be.

When I played in a 21-team league, there were six or seven goalies who were just average, and the equipment and pads were smaller. I came in the right era. I played for the right team. It was all speed, and creativity and imagination.

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.

My kids are no different than anyone else's - they tend to disagree with everything I say!