When I came to North America, it was hard. It was hard to understand, hard to get someone to understand me. I only knew Russian. I studied French in …

- Pavel Datsyuk

I say no words... I can't speak with him. I shy. He too good.

- Pavel Datsyuk

When I started shooting it just gives my partners more chances for rebounds. It opens up more room.

- Pavel Datsyuk

I wasn't strong when I was young. The puck was maybe too heavy. I guess I tried to move the puck from side to side to keep from getting hit.

- Pavel Datsyuk

In Russia, we had tough times. Only one puck, I always wanted the puck, so I learn how to keep it and make space and get puck when other guy has it.

- Pavel Datsyuk

I don't remember those early playoff games. Keep it positive. I'm a different player. More focused. I know how important it is to score in the playof…

- Pavel Datsyuk