It's really hard. And it's harder today because of the salary cap. It starts in September at training camp - getting every guy on the same page, being as mentally and physically as focused as you can be. Then in April and May, you basically spend eight weeks practising, watching video and playing games. That's your life.
Wayne GretzkyThe game is played out of instinct, but everyone on the ice has habits - good and bad. So the key to the game is to exploit the bad habits of your opponent.
Wayne GretzkyHockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful.
Wayne GretzkyEight days ago, we were the toast of the town. Eight days later we're Thanksgiving turkeys.
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