Quotes by Darcy Tucker

“I feel much fresher than I did when I left the game a year and a half ago, ... Ive probably shot myself in the foot in the past being over-zealous with my physical play. This year I want to try to find areas on the ice where I dont get bounced around as much.”

“Maybe I was cast into a different role (in Montreal) and it seemed to follow me around wherever I went, ... Everyone is skeptical until you produce. Its up to me from this point forward. Im going to get an opportunity to maybe take on a bigger role leadership-wise and offensively.”

“I dont find the punishment fit the crime,”

“Things happen at the back of the bus the coach never knows about. It just happens - its part of being a rookie.”

“Theres a lot of veteran guys in the NHL laughing, right now,”

“It was swift and they didnt let it linger, which was nice. Im glad its over. Im indifferent. Its not up to me to decide, thats not my place.”

“I dont think it was necessarily just the players decision. I think (Hartley) should be accountable, but thats not for me to say. Its tough to prove something like that and Im sure their players arent going to say anything.”

“It makes you sick. Eyes are a precious thing.”

“I dont find the punishment fit the crime in Moe Manthas case,”

“It just happens. Its part of being a rookie.”

“She hit me so hard I thought I would land in BC.”