Nobody's a natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hard to stay on top.

Leadership is one of sports' intangibles. Guys can score, guys can fight, guys can skate faster than anybody else. But not everybody can say, 'Follow me.'

I have great memories of my years in Edmonton and the players who were my teammates.

It's impossible for me to go back and put on that hockey sweater again.

It's a great tribute to be joining such an elite group of players. I have great memories of my years in Edmonton, and the players who were my teammates. We were a tight bunch, and I'm honored that my contribution to the team will be celebrated in Oilers fashion.

We played pretty much from the cuff,