Dominik Hasek
Dominik Hasek
Dominik Hašek; born January 29, 1965) is a retired Czech ice hockey goaltender. In his 16-season National Hockey Leaguecareer, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings and the Ottawa Senators. During his years in Buffalo, he became one of the league's finest goaltenders, earning him the nickname "The Dominator". His strong play has been credited with establishing European goaltenders in a league previously dominated by North Americans. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, both with...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth29 January 1965
CityPardubice, Czech Republic
days extremely felt few hard last practices week
It's extremely frustrating. Last week, or a week ago, I felt not bad. I had a few hard practices ... but the last few days I didn't even feel I could go down (to make a save).
few goal goes hopefully longer next practicing quite start stay team trouble
I didn't quite feel comfortable with everything. I wanted to stay out there a little longer and take some shots, but I'm still having a little trouble going up and down. My goal now is to start practicing with the team a little more in the next few days, and hopefully that goes well.
both coaches few maybe rounds talk talking
I talk to coaches a few times, but we never talk about who is going to be a starter. There is some talking that maybe in the preliminary rounds that we are both going to play and then the coaches will make their decisions. That's what I'm thinking.
few great talking wants
I don't know anything about it. He's a great guy, we were talking to each other a few times, but there are no plans. He wants to come, if I am going to play. He wants to see me.
cannot certain equipment few full good reason three wait weeks whenever
It's good to be back on the ice, but there was still many things I don't feel I'm able to do, so there was no reason to go with full equipment (yesterday). I can feel there is some improvement. I feel stronger. There are certain things I couldn't do two or three weeks ago I can do now. But there are still a few things I cannot do on the ice. I have to wait a few more days, or a week or whenever I can do it.
butterfly goal shelf shot stop surprised
I don't know if he surprised me. I went to make a butterfly stop and went down. He shot it top shelf and my glove wasn't there. It was a goal scorer's move.
excited nervous ottawa playing time
I will be a little nervous before the game, ... It's my first time playing in Ottawa and I'm excited about it.
anytime far happy hard performance prepared speed summer thus worked
I had doubts. I didn't know for sure. I prepared better than anytime before. I worked very hard through the summer on my speed and flexibility. Overall, I'm happy with my performance thus far this season.
pleased serious suffered
I can't say I'm disappointed or pleased with the process. I'd like it to go faster, but unfortunately it isn't. I suffered an injury, and it is a serious injury.
half signed
I signed his half and he signed mine. I still have my half.
cleared difference goals good maybe power save score second teammates three workout
It was a good workout for me, ... We scored power-play goals ? that was the big difference in tonight's game. We scored three and they couldn't score on the power play. My teammates cleared the rebounds. I made the first save and the whole game, maybe once or twice, they had a second shot.
excited felt good guys mario
I felt pretty good for the first time, but they didn't have their guys like Mario (Lemieux) and (John) LeClair in the lineup. So I'm not too excited about it,
best classy doubt fun guy played saying shot whatever wrist
He was a classy guy and it was always fun to be around him. He was saying whatever he felt, he didn't care. I can say he had the best wrist shot I ever played against. No doubt about it. His wrist shot was unbelievable.
answer beat ready rivalry toronto
I don't know the answer to why we beat Toronto so easily. It's probably because we are always ready for this team. It's a rivalry and we are always ready.