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.
WAYNE GRETZKYThe 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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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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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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I think sports for kids is the greatest thing in the world because it teaches you how to share, about winning and losing and pressure. But I don’t think you should force your kid to become a professional athlete.
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Most players go where the puck is. I go where the puck will be.
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Most people marry their mother. I married my father.
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Maybe it wasn’t the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion.
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It’s an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.
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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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I can remember hockey. It was my life, my passion. It’s what I love the most.
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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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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.
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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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Skating alone is an art. Doing it on a substance? I don’t know. That’s got to be tough.
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I love everything about hockey.
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