“Depending on how we start the season, I can play center or wing... It doesn't matter to me.” I CanMatterPlaySportsSeasonsWings Author:Mario Lemieux
“My body's feeling it a little bit. But one good thing, my back is in good shape, and that's my main concern. I know that my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where I was a few years ago, but as long as my back is solid, I feel that I can play many years.” KnowsFeelsYearsLittlesLongI CanPlayFeelingsBodyBitsSportsShapesLittle BitConcernYears AgoGood ThingsLegsGet Back Author:Mario Lemieux
“I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to.” PlayAbleCoursesSportsLevelsGoneWeekCoupleSixTreatmentRadiationSurgeryAccustomed Author:Mario Lemieux
“Certainly we're not satisfied with just winning games. We've been playing some pretty good hockey, but we think we can play much better.” ThinkingPlayGamesWinningSportsAbilitySatisfiedMotivational SportsHockeyWinning GamesGood Hockey Author:Mario Lemieux
“I have two main reasons for retiring. The first is I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. That has been very, very frustrating to me throughout this past year. The second one is realizing my health, along with my family, is the most important thing in the world.” WorldYearsFirstsHas BeensI CanTwoImportantReasonPlayPastRealizingLevelsMy FamilyImportant ThingsRetiringAccustomedFrustrating Author:Mario Lemieux
“I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers.” FeelsEndsPlayHappensCareersSorryI'm Sorry Author:Mario Lemieux
“Once I'm at the arena with the guys in the dressing room, and in the bus, and on the plane, I'm a player. And I sit in the back with the players and I play cards and try to take their money.” TryingPlayGuySportsRoomsPlayerCardsPlanesBusArenaDressingsAeroplanesDressing Rooms Author:Mario Lemieux
“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.” PlayAbleSportsIceHockeyIce HockeyPuckAhead Of Time Author:Mario Lemieux
“I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past.” I CanPlayPastLevelsAccustomed Author:Mario Lemieux
