Luc Robitaille
Luc Robitaille
Luc Jean-Marie Robitailleis a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, and currently serves as President of business operations for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth17 February 1966
CityMontreal, Canada
biggest controlled knew last later olympic period puck rewarded sooner
We knew it was the last period before the Olympic break, so we had to go all out -- and we did. We just knew we had to keep coming. Sooner or later when that happens, you get rewarded with breaks. I just didn't know if it was going to be today. We controlled the puck better, made better dump-ins, and that was the biggest difference.
amazing bunch chances deep enjoyed felt game happy knew last nervous scoring special wish
It was a lot of fun. I do wish I would have scored on that shot, but it was a very special night. It was amazing how nervous I was at the beginning. I don't think I ever felt that way, but I knew down deep it was my last game here. I had a bunch of scoring chances and I enjoyed it. I'm real happy we won. What a way to go out.
best definitely game gave guys last played thankful three tonight
Definitely you could tell tonight the guys wanted to win. That's probably the best game we've played in the last three weeks. We all gave it a little extra, and I'm thankful for that.
comeback few games hard last means trying ways
The last few games we've been working hard trying to find ways to win. This was a big comeback for us, and it means a lot for our team.
couple extra instead knew rather seen time took
I've seen this goalie a couple of times, and I knew he'd come out quick. I just took my time instead of going too fast. I knew on him I would rather take my time and give myself an extra option.
ended guys kids playing second time took
It was the second time we've done it. Most of the guys ended up playing with their kids in the back yard, or they took naps.
ice puck sooner time
I've been getting more and more ice time and more chances. Therefore, sooner or later, a puck is going to go in.
brought change decided family involved people peter piece sticks sure torch
(Equipment manager) Peter Millar and I decided to do that so I could make sure all the people who have been involved and all my friends and family can get a little piece of this. I brought about 30 sticks. I told Torch he's going to have to play me a lot so I don't have to change sticks on the fly.
caught cost stupid
We got caught making some stupid, stupid mistakes. We don't usually make those kind of mistakes, and it cost us tonight.
knew love ready skated skating usual
I still really like it. I knew I had to do a lot to get ready for this season. I started skating in July, which I never do. I skated a little more than usual in August. I still love this game.
hard hard-work night pure rewarding
We just battled all night and never quit. It was pure hard work. It was a very rewarding victory.
bad came caught cost five game mental seemed stupid
We came out and seemed to play well the first five minutes, but then we started making bad mental errors. We got caught making some stupid, stupid mistakes. And it cost us dearly, because this was a game we had to win.
beat coming emotions expect guys hard systems wanting
I expect us to come out and play hard and play with a lot of emotion. You can tell that guys are hungry. At this point, it's not about systems or anything else. It's just about coming out and wanting to beat the opponent, and I expect us to come out that way.
decision difficult game incredible journey love playing retire
I have had an incredible journey playing the game I love and my decision to retire has been a very difficult one for me.