Wayne Gretzky Quotations | Page 2

One hundred percent of shots not taken don't go in.

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.

The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.

It's kind of ironic when I broke in at 17, I was told I was too small, too slow and I wouldn't make the NHL

The 2002 (Olympic) team was a great team, we won the gold medal, they deserved all the accolades that they got. But this team seems to have a little more depth and maybe a little more talent to pick from. So it makes the job of picking the right 23 guys even more difficult.

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.

Listen, first of all, my wife is my best friend. My love for her is deeper than anything. The reality is, I'm not involved, I wasn't involved and I'm not going to be involved. Am I concerned for both of them Sure there's concern from me. I'm more worried about them than me. I'm like you guys, I'm trying to figure it all out.

I miss all the shots I don't take.

One of the key qualities that you need to be a great hockey player is fantastic anticipation and feel for the game - if you know where the puck is going before it is hit, that is half the battle.

Sometimes people ask, 'Are hockey fights real?' I say, 'If they weren't, I'd get in more of them.