We see death constantly on film.
I never was brought into the league thinking as far as, you know, statistics, things like that. We were really brought into the league in a team concept. Everything was focused around winning.
I was assistant in Edmonton with Wayne as captain, and Kevin Lowe was the other assistant.
Biologically, I'm 10. Chronologically, I'm 33. In hockey years, I'm 66.
But I just think as a captain, everybody's different.
Coaching really is an individual philosophy.
We had built up a team in Edmonton that really knew who each other was from a personal standpoint and from a professional standpoint. Our nucleus had stayed together for a long time.
Jaws was still a handsome, big guy. He got the girl. He was my favorite villain. I tried to make this guy endearing somewhat because all he wanted to do was unite his country.
No mortal eye has ever fully seen a flash of lightning. . . for no matter how firmly we look, our eyes are sure to be dazzled.
My word is my pride, the wisdom is weak, and that's word from the wise.
Who in the world remembers who won the 1975 Westchester Classic or the 1978 Western Open? Basically, the majors are the only comparison over time. . . played on the same courses for generations. All the best players are always there.