National Hockey League (NHL)

"I didn't know what kind of game they played here when I tried to come to North America."

"I discovered new qualities within myself, perhaps, maybe even the leadership qualities."

"I don't get upset with anyone after being hit in a game."

"I have to prove a lot more what I can do on the ice."

"I learn every day something different."

"I like center. I want to be there."

"It's great to play with Sidney Crosby because he's one of the best players. He has a great view on the ice."

"I've always been very open in my desire to come to come to North America and be one of the best here."

"Right now, we are winning games and it's great for everybody."

"We have to play as a team at our best every night."

"When everybody compares me to Mario Lemieux, it's an honor."

"He is going to start getting a lot of assists, just watch." - Sergei Gonchar

"He's a good player." - Alexander Ovechkin

"He's as close to Mario in terms of size and what he can do with the puck as we've seen in a while." - Mark Recchi

"He's learning fast, and getting better with every game." - Sidney Crosby

"He's the best player in the world." - Marian Hossa

"I want him to be beside Sid[ney Crosby], not following. That's our plan." - Michel Therrien

"Mario Lemieux is a different player. Jaromir Jagr is a different player. Evgeni has got to understand he's a different player." - Michel Therrien

"We knew he was a great talent, but not to that extent. From what I've seen so far, he's going to be a great player for many years to come." - Mario Lemieux

"When things are more desperate, when he knows he's being depended on a little more, he's got that extra jump." - Sidney Crosby