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.
WAYNE GRETZKYOne 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.
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Competitive spirit is still at a premium. The more you win, the better you play, the more money you make, so they all have that in mind.
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My kids are no different than anyone else’s – they tend to disagree with everything I say!
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I couldn’t beat people with my strength; I don’t have a hard shot; I’m not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.
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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.
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What you want to do with your best players is, it doesn’t matter how many goals and assists they get, but when they get goals and assists. The best players get them at the most important times, and that’s when we need those guys to come through.
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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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You know, I’ve held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup.
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Only one thing is ever guaranteed, that is that you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don’t take the shot.
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When I played in a 21-team league, there were six or seven goalies who were just average, and the equipment and pads were smaller. I came in the right era. I played for the right team. It was all speed, and creativity and imagination.
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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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The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.
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A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.
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When you’re playing an exhibition, you’re kind of letting everyone get an opportunity.
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I’m probably the only guy in hockey who can win a scoring title and everybody is saying I had a bad year. I don’t worry about it.
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Growing up, I was always the small guy.
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