Joe Sakic Quotations | Page 2

It's good to see them and show our appreciation. They're coming back, and we know we didn't do the most popular thing in the last year - both sides.

It's part of the cap thing. It's no big deal.

It's my charity tournament, we're helping to feed hungry kids so that takes precedent over everything.

He's really solid. He's a good player, quick and has a good eye. I'm sure the game gave him a ton of confidence.

He's put this team together and we're excited he's coming and that he'll be a part of that. I know people are trying to bring up, 'What's going on with Wayne?' ... It's not an issue.

As a hockey player, it's great to be a part of this race.

I want to be the guy who either puts it away or tries to keep it alive. It didn't get there. Obviously, it wasn't meant to be.

Hockey has given me everything, most importantly it brought me to Swift Current, where I met my wife Deb.

You need a lot of leaders, but a hockey team needs a voice, not only in the community, but more importantly between the coaching staff and the players. There are always ups and downs in a season; the captain is the guy players look to in those situations.

When you think of hockey, when you think of Canada, you think of Wayne Gretzky.