Quotes by Mario Lemieux

“Since the beginning, I always loved the game. When you grow up in Montreal, one day you want to be a professional hockey player. When I was six or seven, I knew that was what I wanted.”

“We were excited for him. But he was pretty excited, too.”

“I think we have to show some pride in the jersey that we are wearing, and cant quit.”

“I think so. Not only (because of) his talent, but the way he thinks about the game. Hes dedicated to the game of hockey. A lot of guys have had talent in the past, but to put the mind that he has with his talent is special.”

“It feels a lot like the early 90s,”

“We feel that, with Sidney, we have a great opportunity over the next few years to put a great team on the ice. Were prepared to lose some money along the way. Eventually were going to need some help,”

“I think the lottery changed everything for us, ... Once we got Sidney, it helped us turn this franchise around overnight.”

“I didnt speak English until I came to Pittsburgh,”

“Its going to be a lot easier for him to start his career here with the guys that we have and the leadership that we have. I started my career here with the worst team in the league and didnt have a lot of support, but hes in a different situation. Hes going to have a chance to learn very quickly and win very quickly, which is great for a young guy.”

“We have no rules,”

I dont try to match wine with food, I just drink what I like. And I think a lot of people are going towards that now, which never used to be in the past.

Every day is a great day for hockey.