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

I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game.

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

I love everything about hockey.

Look at guys like Larry Bird and George Brett and John McEnroe; that's what they did in their careers. They all wanted to be the guy under the microscope late in the game or late in the match. So you just take on that know-how that that's part of your responsibility, and you learn that's what makes it exciting. That's what makes it fun!

The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.

Eight days ago, we were the toast of the town. Eight days later we're Thanksgiving turkeys.