It's tough in the NHL; you have to produce on a high level. And everybody expects you to do it because you make a lot of money. And I never minded it….

Russia has got to be the team to beat, in my opinion. When they are playing together as a team, they are tough to beat..

In the U.S., you have so many rules, everything's regulated and structured. When you make a mistake, you pay for it -a lot..

Many European guys go to the N.H.L. at a young age, even without knowing English. But they quickly adapt to new conditions, another game, a new count….

You have to be a good team, but you have to be lucky and stay away from injuries..

Every time I see you naked, I feel sorry for your wife..

I yell at the players if I don't like the way they are playing. But when they're playing well, I hug them..

People judge you by the way you play in the playoffs..

You can't give up in any game, even if you are losing..

Old people, don't watch it because you might die just watching it..

I'm not 21 and trying to prove something with my words..

For me, it is the worst kind of sacrilege if you are given some of special talent and you don't take advantage of this gift..

If I was on a third or fourth line I would probably be in the NHL, because you don't have to produce every night..

I don't try to be anything. I just want to play my game..

I love to play for Pittsburgh. If they can't afford me, then I'd love to play in L.A. or New York..

There's probably a lot of people wondering if I can play..

You appreciate things after you lose them..

I know how well I can play. I don't mention myself with the other players. I mention myself with the best..

When I'm not happy, I can't play. That's just the way I am..

My goal was to play in the NHL, because that is the best hockey in the world..

Crosby is a great player, but I'd have to say Ovechkin, who is also a great player but doesn't have the same kind of support, and who does something ….