According to hockey legends , Sevigny was quoted as saying that Guy Lafleur would have Wayne Gretzky in his back pocket during the 1981 playoffs , a quote that motivated the Oilers team to victory over the fabled Habs . According to hockey lore , Sevigny was quoted as saying that Guy Lafleur would have Wayne Gretzky in his back pocket during the 1981 playoffs , a quote that motivated the Oilers team to victory over the fabled Habs .