Because the demands on the goalie are mostly mental, it means that for a goalie the biggest enemy is himself. Not a puck, not a opponent, not a quirk of size or style. The stress and anxiety he feels when… — Ken Dryden Copy Share
It was the kind of light blow that is exchanged without notice or consequence hundreds of times in a game. — Ken Dryden Copy Share Image
The model for an NHL without fighting is right there in front of us. The [playoffs are] the time of year that fans love best; when the best hockey is played... [The] enforcers don't play. Even mini-enforcers... remain on the bench. Teams and coaches can't afford anything stupid and unpredictable... With no one to fight back for them, players go… — Ken Dryden Copy Share
The most obvious and easiest answer if you've got a head injury is a better helmet. The problem is there's no evidence that it is the answer. I've watched a couple equipment manufacturers make presentations. They're very slick. They're very well done. And they usually start with the same disclaimer: there is no evidence that helmets reduce the frequency of… — Ken Dryden Copy Share
There are two types of forwards. Scorers and bangers. Scorers score and bangers bang. — Ken Dryden Copy Share Image
Because the demands on the goalie are mostly mental, it means that for a goalie the biggest enemy is himself. Not a puck, not a opponent, not a quirk of size or style. The stress and anxiety he feels when he plays, the fear of failing, the fear of being embarrassed, the fear of being physically hurt, all symptoms of… — Ken Dryden Copy Share
A goalies job is to stop pucks,… Well yeah, thats part of it, but you know what else is?... Youre trying to deliver a… — Ken Dryden Copy Share Image
Game in, game out, year in, year out, just a kid cruising the ice looking to cause trouble - a wicked wristshot for a… — Ken Dryden Copy Share Image
“For there is a life there, and in destiny and romance there is no room for life. Painted as they are with broad brush… — Ken Dryden Copy Share Image
“During the Olympics, the phrase “Own the Podium” had been a source of national debate and division. Since the Olympics, it has become part… — Ken Dryden Copy Share Image
