And people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I'm really not that competitive.

I think the Americans are ready to play, they want to beat us. I think that players like Chris Chelios and his leadership over there goes a long way.

No matter who you are, we're creatures of habit. The better your habits are, the better they will be in pressure situations.

It's kind of ironic when I broke in at 17, I was told I was too small, too slow and I wouldn't make the NHL

One of the key qualities that you need to be a great hockey player is fantastic anticipation and feel for the game - if you know where the puck is going before it is hit, that is half the battle.

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.

Nothing can replace the Olympics. I love the Olympics. I was so proud when I played in '98 and I was so proud when we won in 2002.