Bobby Orr was a star when they played the National Anthem in his first game.

- Harry Sinden

The only way you can check Gretzky is to hit him when he is standing still singing the national anthem.

- Harry Sinden

Putting on the same jerseys doesn’t make a team. You’re still just a collection of individuals until you find a common goal.

- Harry Sinden

Two out of every three goals you score come from checking. One out of every three comes from sheer finesse.

- Harry Sinden

The remedy now is two scotches and an aspirin, I think.

- Harry Sinden

The thrills, the turmoil, the passion, the stunning surprises of that roller coaster ride in '72 caused our emotions to run wild

- Harry Sinden

It's the attitude of the players, not their skills, that is the biggest factor in determining whether you win or lose.

- Harry Sinden

Goaltending is to hockey like putting is to golf. It really has no relationship to the rest of the game.

- Harry Sinden