Patrick Kane

“That's something USA Hockey has been trying to do for a long time is prove that we can play with the Canadians and the Russians and the Swedes and Finns consistently on a tournament basis.”

“I'm not out there to be blocking shots or fighting guys. I'm out there to produce offensively.”

“Since I was drafted by the Blackhawks, the people of Chicago have really embraced me and treated me with nothing but respect.”

“For me, I was really lucky to go to a city like Chicago where the team was struggling at the time, and I was able to go in and play right away.”

“I try to pride myself on being involved with the fans and taking pictures when they're asked for because I know I was that little kid one day that really looked up to stars like myself, and I try to give them that on my behalf.”

“Something even minor I do is going to be reported because of things that have happened in the past. You have to be aware of that.”

“I'm just kind of focused on playing the game and try to get better at certain things and wipe the slate clean every night.”

“Obviously ,you want to demand the puck; you want to have it as much as you can because you feel like good things can happen when it's on your stick.”

“I love scoring for the fans, for the team, for myself. That's not to say that I won't pass if I see a teammate in a better scoring position. But I like to score.”

“Anytime you hear different things - whether it's trade rumors or people saying you're not living up to your complete potential - you're obviously going to get ticked off about that.”

“I always go home to Buffalo in the offseason. I really enjoy my home town.”

“Whether it's just walking down the street to try to go to a movie, go to dinner, something like that, there are always a few people that recognize you.”

“The little kids in the stands are going to give you a good cheer. Sometimes, that overrides the other people.”

“I love the game of hockey. I love being part of it. I think I know a lot about the game.”

“It's cool that I'm 20 and am on the cover of the video game. A lot of kids play hockey, and a few get drafted, and only a few get to be on the cover. It's a great feeling.”

“It has been a motto of mine my whole life - just be yourself.”

“I probably spend the most time with Toews: we have the same schedule, and we're roomies on the road; we sit next to each other. We do a lot of promotions together.”

“It's kind of cool to have the whole country at your back. Not just a city, but the whole country is rooting for you.”

“I did charity events with the Cup all the time.”

“I wouldn't be face-washing anyone in real life. I'd be skating to the bench real fast to get away.”