Mario Lemieux Play Quotations

When I'm able to see the ice ahead of time when I get the puck, I'm able to make some pretty good plays.

Depending on how we start the season, I can play center or wing... It doesn't matter to me.

I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to.

I have two main reasons for retiring. The first is I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. That has been very, very frustrating to me throughout this past year. The second one is realizing my health, along with my family, is the most important thing in the world.

I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past.

I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers.

It was great to play with some of my old linemates.

My body's feeling it a little bit. But one good thing, my back is in good shape, and that's my main concern. I know that my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where I was a few years ago, but as long as my back is solid, I feel that I can play many years.

Play without fear, and you will be successful,