My best friend had a hockey scholarship at Ohio State, so I would get a couple of pairs at the beginning of the season and send them down to him. They practised two hours a day. He'd skate in them for three weeks then ship them back.

When emotions are high, things are said, things are done. Ultimately, these players want to play. I know too many of them love the game too much.

I love everything about hockey.

I'm very proud of our NHL players. I think they all handle themselves extremely well and they all work really hard.

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

We're in a tough situation because of teenage children, and then we have a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, so my family and my responsibilities is sort of a juggle.

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