I told (a team executive), 'You guys owe me big on this one. That's a lot of freakin' jerseys. |
I've been getting more and more ice time and more chances. Therefore, sooner or later, a puck is going to go in. |
I've seen this goalie a couple of times, and I knew he'd come out quick. I just took my time instead of going too fast. I knew on him I would rather take my time and give myself an extra option. |
It really hit me this morning, in the morning skate, when I was getting myself ready to play. Halfway through, I realized it was my last. ... It was really fun to play this one. |
It was a great pass over two sticks by Mike Weaver. I got the puck on a breakaway, I felt the guy falling and I knew I had a good shot. I think the goalie was surprised, and he stayed deep. It was a great feeling because it put us up by a goal at the time. And then the reaction from the crowd and my teammates, it was overwhelming. What a moment. |
It was a lot of fun. I do wish I would have scored on that shot, but it was a very special night. It was amazing how nervous I was at the beginning. I don't think I ever felt that way, but I knew down deep it was my last game here. I had a bunch of scoring chances and I enjoyed it. I'm real happy we won. What a way to go out. |
It was the second time we've done it. Most of the guys ended up playing with their kids in the back yard, or they took naps. |
It's certainly something I'll cherish forever. It was an amazing night. Nights like this are always fun when you win on top of it. I wanted it to happen earlier, but it was special to do it at home. I have so many great memories here. |
It's fun to be back. |
It's whoever makes the best decisions, character-wise, and the team that treats its players the best that's going to win. It's not about overspending anymore. That's why I believe (the Kings can win). |
Selling L.A. is going to be easy. Phil (Anschutz, the Kings' co-owner) should offer the young guys a movie role. |
Talent-wise this is the best team I've played on since we went to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1993. We have a lot of guys who can put the puck in the net. With the new rules, I think it's going to make a difference. |
The last few games we've been working hard trying to find ways to win. This was a big comeback for us, and it means a lot for our team. |
This is L.A., and people usually leave early, but everybody was still there. I can't believe they stayed all the way to the end like that, with the traffic in L.A. It was the first time I've seen that, and it was very overwhelming. |
This is something I had to do after seeing all the devastation. If I was out of hockey and nobody remembered my name, I'd be doing this. If my name can help people in some way now, then that's even better. |