Maybe it wasn't the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion.

I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice [league, for kids under nine], for the Detroit Lasers. And I said, "Oh yeah, we beat you in the tournament, 8-1 and I think I scored seven goals, and the goalie was left-handed." And he was, "Oh my God. I was the goalie!" .

Only one thing is ever guaranteed, that is that you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don't take the shot.

I think the greatest thing about playing obviously is winning, and you can't replace that experience with anything.

Competitive spirit is still at a premium. The more you win, the better you play, the more money you make, so they all have that in mind.

You know, I've held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup.

When I broke into professional hockey at 17 I was told that I was too small and too slow and I wouldn't make the NHL. Now it's kind of flip-flopped and the sense is I can't be a good coach because I was a great athlete.