I started as a fourth-line fighter, went to being a third-line centre, then a second-line winger and a first-line centre. I've played every role ther…

- Mark Messier

When I left here I left everything here. It's time to move on

- Mark Messier

Well, my transition into being a captain was easy.

- Mark Messier

As a captain, I think it's important that the players really know who you are and what you stand for, what your beliefs are, and to be consistent in …

- Mark Messier

You always really have to remain consistent in your beliefs and philosophy.

- Mark Messier

The only pressure I'm under is the pressure I've put on myself.

- Mark Messier

I would never say one was more important or more gratifying than the next because there's a tremendous amount of work, as you know, that goes into wi…

- Mark Messier

Obviously every one of them was special to that particular team, all the people that were involved with it.

- Mark Messier

I haven't celebrated coming in No. 2 too many times.

- Mark Messier