Joe Sakic

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 players. There are always ups and downs in a season; the captain is the guy players look to in those situations.

After 20 years in the game, I was fortunate to get away from the game and enjoy my family, which was great for me.

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 reminds you of when you were that age and you wanted to be out on the ice.

I always said to myself that if I thought I slipped and could not be the player that I want to be, then it was time for me to go.

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.