Ryan Smyth Playing Quotations

That's what we wanted to do is come in here and get the win. We know they're right on our tail and they're playing good.

There's no question with these types of players and these types of signings is huge for the Canadian market. And we feel in Edmonton that it's an even playing field now.

He's coming close to playing 600 games in the NHL and those are things that you have to be able to put behind you. He did that and I thought he played really well in Game 2.

Don't get me wrong. I've been fortunate to be asked so many times. I want not to be asked this year because I'm still playing in the playoffs. I take pride in making the playoffs. I've been around the longest and I'm sick of going to the world championships.

I've cherished every moment of playing for my country, but there's been one thing missing.