I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past.

I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past.

Mario Lemieux

Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain.

Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain.

Every hour of useful work is precious.

Every hour of useful work is precious.

I've always found that you can control people better if you don't see too much of them.

I've always found that you can control people better if you don't see too much of them.

Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes the laws.

Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes the laws.

Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today.

The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today.

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.

A true man does not only stand up for himself, he stands up for those that do not have the ability to.

A true man does not only stand up for himself, he stands up for those that do not have the ability to.

Oh, I did stop smoking a long time ago.

Oh, I did stop smoking a long time ago.

It was great to play with some of my old linemates.

It was great to play with some of my old linemates.

As I've said, in 2007, we're free to go and we'll just have to do what's best for the business.

As I've said, in 2007, we're free to go and we'll just have to do what's best for the business.

When I'm able to see the ice ahead of time when I get the puck, I'm able to make some pretty good plays.

When I'm able to see the ice ahead of time when I get the puck, I'm able to make some pretty good plays.

Since the beginning, I always loved the game.

Since the beginning, I always loved the game.

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

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

Red wine is a great accompaniment to meat.

Red wine is a great accompaniment to meat.

I didn't speak English until I came to Pittsburgh.

I didn't speak English until I came to Pittsburgh.

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

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

I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers.

I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers.