The only way a kid is going to practise is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me.

Most players go where the puck is. I go where the puck will be.

We feel fortunate [with Canada hockey team]. We have got a lot of guys who love to play, but they also love to win even more. We are pretty happy. Although we are young, we like our group of players.

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

I don't like my hockey sticks touching other sticks, and I don't like them crossing one another, and I kind of have them hidden in the corner. I put baby powder on the ends. I think it's essentially a matter of taking care of what takes care of you.

You'll never catch me bragging about goals, but I'll talk all you want about my assists.

It really doesn't matter or concern me what people are saying or who thinks who is the favorite. The bottom line is you have to play.