Wayne Gretzky Quotes

In one sense we are a favorite because we won a gold medal in 2002.

Skating alone is an art. Doing it on a substance? I don't know. That's got to be tough.

Listen, everything I have in my life is because of the NHL and because of hockey, and I love the game and I loved every minute of being a player, I loved coaching, I loved being involved in the NHL.

It's an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.

He brings something special. I don't know what it is, but if you ask him, you couldn't understand his answer.

The game is played out of instinct, but everyone on the ice has habits - good and bad. So the key to the game is to exploit the bad habits of your opponent.

Growing up, I was always the small guy.

I miss all the shots I don't take.

You miss the ball you do not hit 100%

Competitive spirit is still at a premium. The more you win, the better you play, the more money you make, so they all have that in mind.

I love everything about hockey.

I can't remember the last time I went to a game and there was a fight. I think they fight more in baseball now than they do in hockey.

At the end of the day everybody lost. We almost crippled our industry. It was very disappointing what happened.

We're in a tough situation because of teenage children, and then we have a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, so my family and my responsibilities is sort of a juggle.

Hullie's a lot like a garbage can. You step on the pedal with your foot and the top opens up.

I just like to keep my money in the bank; I'm not a big risk-taker. I don't know anything about the stock market... I stay away from things I don't know anything about.

And people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I'm really not that competitive.

I'm very proud of our NHL players. I think they all handle themselves extremely well and they all work really hard.

We feel fortunate [with Canada hockey team]. We have got a lot of guys who love to play, but they also love to win even more. We are pretty happy. Although we are young, we like our group of players.

When emotions are high, things are said, things are done. Ultimately, these players want to play. I know too many of them love the game too much.

Kids don't fight in minor hockey anymore. There's very few fights in junior and college hockey. So growing up, all these guys are not fighting.

Eight days ago, we were the toast of the town. Eight days later we're Thanksgiving turkeys.

My kids are no different than anyone else's - they tend to disagree with everything I say!

Your friends, family, and kids have to understand that's your priority. It's the only way you can be successful.

I heard people say, 'Why would he want to do this?' My answer is 'Why not?' It is what I love. It's what I know.

We played in an era where you were taught to hate your opponent. But life changes. I raise my kids differently than my mom and dad raised their kids.

If I had to pick three players to start a franchise, I'd choose Hasek, Peter Forsberg and Eric Lindros.

I miss 100% of the shots I don't take.

Good players skate to the puck. Great players skate to where the puck is going to be.

I couldn't beat people with my strength I don't have a hard shot I'm not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.