The 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 GRETZKYI 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.
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Your friends, family, and kids have to understand that’s your priority. It’s the only way you can be successful.
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Hockey is my life. I love every minute of it.
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If I had to pick three players to start a franchise, I’d choose Hasek, Peter Forsberg and Eric Lindros.
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Growing up, I was always the small guy.
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By no means could I play at the level of these kids who play in the NHL now but as 50-year-olds go, I feel really good and I feel blessed that I’m still healthy.
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That’s the hardest part of this whole process. The best part is picking the players and the worst part is telling basically five players they are not going to play tonight.
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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.
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There’s no perfect coach in the world. Coaches are human, too. Mistakes are made. But, fundamentally, if you’re sound, you eliminate as many mistakes as possible.
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When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.
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Skating alone is an art. Doing it on a substance? I don’t know. That’s got to be tough.
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You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
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It’s an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.
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It’s just amazing how many companies suddenly want you to hold up their products after you’ve held up the Stanley Cup.
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Not doing it is certainly the best way to not getting it.
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No matter who you are, we’re creatures of habit. The better your habits are, the better they will be in pressure situations.
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