Mario Lemieux Thinking Quotations

I think that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I feel that I could be the best in the world. I'm still only 35 years old... I have a fresh start physically and mentally, and I feel that I can achieve my goal to be the best again.

I think people in Montreal smoke a lot, and I used to smoke when I was 17-18, and just picked it up when I was playing juniors. But I think I stopped when I was 22, which was a big decision in my life.

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

I think the game has opened up, and that's why I decided to come back and try to be a part of it.

Well, I think just a desire to come back and be a part of the game again.

He's only 4 years old, so I don't think he realized, you know, that I played so many years. Of course, we watch tapes here from the Stanley Cup years, but I don't think he realized how many years I played.

The first few games that we played against some of the teams, the young guys, you know, want a stick sign or photo sign, and I think that they respect what I have achieved throughout my career.

Certainly we're not satisfied with just winning games. We've been playing some pretty good hockey, but we think we can play much better.

I think we have to show some pride in the jersey that we are wearing, and can’t quit.