"We are the sort of people who make health insurance popular." Terry Sawchuk, former Red Wings goaltender
"I had the idea that I should beat up every player I tangled with, and nothing ever convinced me it wasn't a good idea." Ted Lindsay, who with Gordie Howe and Sid Abel formed Detroit's Production Line.
"Just charge me with the usual." Bob Probert's response to police officers after he crashed his motorcycle into a car.
"Last season we couldn't win at home and we were losing on the road. My failure was that I couldn't think of any place else to play." Harry Neale
"My teeth weren't that good to begin with, so hopefully I can get some better ones." Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith after he lost several teeth during Game 4 of the Western Conference final.
"I was a multi-millionaire from playing hockey. Then I got divorced, and now I am a millionaire." Bobby Hull
"We get nose jobs all the time in the NHL, and we don't even have to go to the hospital." Brad Park
"One road trip we were stuck on the runway for seven hours. The plane kept driving and driving until we arrived at the rink and I realized we were on a bus." Glenn Healy, on his time in the IHL
"If I would have myself passing to me, I would have 24 [goals] too." Henrik Sedin, after helping brother Daniel reach the 24-goal mark on the season.
"I don't order fries with my club sandwich." Mario Lemieux's response to Ron Francis who asked Mario what he did to stay in shape in the off season.