(He) fabricated the whole thing.

Without the support of my mom, Marlene, I would not be the person I am Saturday. She has been my main supporter throughout my career and I owe everything to her. This is a small way that we, as players, can pay tribute to her and other hockey moms, and it is all for a good cause.

typical of most French guys in our league with a visor on, running around and playing tough and not back anything up.

It was nice. Hopefully it raises some money - and what better cause? Our moms have been a big part of all of our careers, and I don`t think any of us would be playing without their help.

The only thing [about coming to Edmonton] I`ve been concerned about is whether I could grow my beard thick enough to protect me from the harsh western Canadian winter. I dealt with this two months ago.

No question that this is a way [for the league] to do something to me. It has nothing to do with diving. How can Colin Campbell, or whoever it is, sit at a desk and make that call? They should send the tape to all seven members of the competition committee and let them look at it.

I think now if you can`t skate, you can`t play. That`s what it comes down to.

It`s in the collective bargaining agreement, ... That`s something our great competition committee did.

No question that this is a way (for the league) to do something to me,

How can a guy sitting in an office in New York determine if you dived or not by watching a tape?