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24 quotes by Joe Sakic

Joseph Steven Sakic (/ˈsækɨk/; born July 7, 1969) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player and current hockey executive. He played his entire 21-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Named captain of the team in 1992 (after serving as a co-captain in 1990–91), Sakic is regarded as one of the most able team leaders in league history and was able to motivate his team to play at...
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You need a lot of leaders, but a hockey team needs a voice, not only in the community, but more importantly between the coaching staff and the... →

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I didn't know that I'd like it this much, coaching both boys and coming out all the time and seeing how excited they are to play hockey. It... →

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When you think of hockey, when you think of Canada, you think of Wayne Gretzky.

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The more I can hear, the more I can learn, the better off I'll be.

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Obviously there are not too many people who get a chance to play in the Olympics in their hometown. That would be something special, but going into... →

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When you think of Canada, you think of hockey and you think of Wayne Gretzky.

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You can't play hockey with a bald spot, so I'm hanging up the skates.

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To play in the Olympics, to play for your country, there's nothing like it. You love doing it and I'm looking forward to it again. We're... →

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As a kid, you dream of winning the Stanley Cup. As you get older, you understand the importance of winning the Olympics.

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I always said to myself that the minute I thought I'd slipped, and not be the player I wanted to be, it was time for me to go.

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I'm leaving the game of hockey with nothing but great memories.

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If you keep performing, and if you stay healthy, you keep playing.

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To be honest, I don't care how it went in.

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