Joey Kocur is the guy that seems to have really come out on top in regards to the great Enforcers of the 90's. He looks good, speaks well and carries and to see him in some of thesse interviews you would never guess he was one of the fiercest fighters ever. It's good to see.
I am not a Red Wings fan, but I will say this. There are several people in sports who have the nickname "The Captain." As far as I am concerned, Steve Yzerman is "The Captain." He is the embodiment of everything you want a leader to be.
Great post! It's interesting to me that Detroit has been blessed with TWO professional athletes who exemplify what you have outlined. Both Yzerman and Barry Sanders stand - even today - as perfect examples of selfless leadership!
Hell yeah brother me too comin from westland, MI all the way down to Eastern Market. Wings will have there lows but we'll never fall off. Lovr my city and all the ppl in it
Yzerman was the sexiest guy on the ice, absolutely beautiful, and one of the best players in NHL history. (All class) I’ll never forget the days of Yzerman, Bob Probert and Joey Kocur, it was absolutely amazing & such a joy to watch. #RIPBobProbert24 🏒 #BruiseBrothersForever 🇨🇦
A great player and amazing human being. I remember as a kid, one of my best friends lived across the street from Steve's parents in bells corners. When he would come home to visit he would play road hockey with us and the other neighbourhood kids. Even as an NHL'er. Thank you for the memories!
Great hockey player with a great passion for the game. I have had the privilege of watching him play his entire time playing the game. He may be the greatest wing of all time. Now he is back in Detroit as the GM and the story is still being written. Good Luck Stevie.
Yzerman played in the era of so much high scoring that he found himself in the 2nd tier point discussion behind Greyzky, Messier, Kuri. Not much publicity, praise, or adulation for Steve was offered but thankfully his strong persona didn’t waver, he just kept his nose down in the grindstone, grinding out year after frustrating year of the revamping of the Wings till they were ready to make a push in the mid 90’s.
The guy has most points in a season not named Gretzky or Lemieux and later changed his game to be a more complete player in order to get a chance to win. If that's not leadership, I don't know what is.
Well Devon i have to admit as a former season ticket holder from 1970 to 2010 i am biased. That said Yzerman was a better all round player than Gretzy. Gordie is the best of all time. My point is find a better 2way player than Yzerman. Just an opinion from a 71 yr old man that actually played the game in the late sixties thru the 70s. I also now live in the Tampa area and i love that Stevie has returned to Detroit. Go Wings
Tom Bois For sure. I agree he was a better defenseman, and of course have to respect your opinion with all that you shared. I would’ve liked to have seen Gordie play and am a little jealous you got to see the Wings on a regular basis for 4 decades. That’s great! And regardless, I still one hundred percent believe he was the best captain of all time. I grew up watching them when living in Detroit, and I know every player would’ve gone to war for him. I think he’s one of the most underrated players as well. I am also happy he’s back in Detroit. It just “right”, and I’m looking forward to seeing his impact on the team again. All the best to you!
steve sherman was the greatest two way player ever in hockey. He was the Larry Bird of hockey-versatile, two way, leadership, etc. whatever you needed he could give you and made everyone on the team better. No offense to gretzky and LeMieux, but if I'm picking first in a pick up game Im picking sherman as he will be able to compensate for bad picks down the line. yzermab was a better defensive asset and face off guy than either. in any event, he has to be in the top five of anyones GOAT list.
Me too from almost 30 years ago when I was a kid. I’ve lived in NH my entire life and yzerman was always my favorite player. Followed closely by cam Neely of course.
Started playing hockey in lambertville Michigan I had a home and away #19 lol....what frustrates me with the red wings today is they dont shoot the puck on the offensive rush they need to shoot and crash they hold the puck too long then they turn over in the offensive zone and give up far too many odd man rushes they are a good team regardless of there record they get wins against strong teams ... I just wish they would take more shots on goal from in between the circles and the blue line its killing them!!!!
Joey Kocur is the guy that seems to have really come out on top in regards to the great Enforcers of the 90's. He looks good, speaks well and carries and to see him in some of thesse interviews you would never guess he was one of the fiercest fighters ever. It's good to see.
I am not a Red Wings fan, but I will say this. There are several people in sports who have the nickname "The Captain." As far as I am concerned, Steve Yzerman is "The Captain." He is the embodiment of everything you want a leader to be.
Great post! It's interesting to me that Detroit has been blessed with TWO professional athletes who exemplify what you have outlined. Both Yzerman and Barry Sanders stand - even today - as perfect examples of selfless leadership!
Much love from the D
Well said
Some kids grew up on Batman, Superman & so on Steve Yzerman was a superhero in my neighborhood..
Downriver Detroit
Hell yeah brother me too comin from westland, MI all the way down to Eastern Market. Wings will have there lows but we'll never fall off. Lovr my city and all the ppl in it
Stevie has come full circle and is back home in the Motor City. Legends leave their mark.
Yzerman was the sexiest guy on the ice, absolutely beautiful, and one of the best players in NHL history. (All class) I’ll never forget the days of Yzerman, Bob Probert and Joey Kocur, it was absolutely amazing & such a joy to watch. #RIPBobProbert24 🏒
#BruiseBrothersForever 🇨🇦
A great player and amazing human being. I remember as a kid, one of my best friends lived across the street from Steve's parents in bells corners. When he would come home to visit he would play road hockey with us and the other neighbourhood kids. Even as an NHL'er. Thank you for the memories!
Great hockey player with a great passion for the game. I have had the privilege of watching him play his entire time playing the game. He may be the greatest wing of all time. Now he is back in Detroit as the GM and the story is still being written. Good Luck Stevie.
Yzerman played in the era of so much high scoring that he found himself in the 2nd tier point discussion behind Greyzky, Messier, Kuri. Not much publicity, praise, or adulation for Steve was offered but thankfully his strong persona didn’t waver, he just kept his nose down in the grindstone, grinding out year after frustrating year of the revamping of the Wings till they were ready to make a push in the mid 90’s.
The only thing better than Stevie's skill is his character.
Steve Yzerman has always been my hero. From age 8 to age 35 (which I am currently.)
i'm 31 now, but every grade school speech was about steve yzerman. grades 1-8. lol
SY is a class act..this coming from a Caps and Hawks fan.
That’s why he one of my top 3 favorite players
Long live the Legend! When he turned it on, nobody could stop him!
As a young wings fan at the time, Steve Yzerman was my hero. Still is. That goal against against grant fuhr is my ALL TIME FAVORITE GOAL.
Haha did this get posted somewhere recently? All of a sudden there's a huge amount of activity on these again.
Tom Lube
We miss old time hockey, I guess. The game ain’t the same today. The rules suck.
If you mean the game seven 1-0 overtime winner from 1996, it was Jon Casey in net for the Blues, not Fuhr.
When a kid has grandma playing tendy in the basement you know he’s gonna be a legend
What's tendy?
The guy has most points in a season not named Gretzky or Lemieux and later changed his game to be a more complete player in order to get a chance to win. If that's not leadership, I don't know what is.
Will always be my favorite player of all time. LGRW
Steve changed the entire game of hockey, probably forever. Just with his prpfessionalism and attitude.
Orr, Yzerman, WENDEL! My heros
Who thumbs down Steve Yzerman?
Stevie Y, thanks for everything and welcome back home!! #LGRW
Daddy's home
In my personal opinion, not the best player, but the best captain of any NHL team. He was the heart and undeniable leader of that dynasty
How many were better? Name me a better 2way player, bet you cant
Tom Bois I’m a lifelong Wings and Yzerman fan, but would you say he’s better than Gretzky? Or even Gordie Howe (I could see that)?
Well Devon i have to admit as a former season ticket holder from 1970 to 2010 i am biased. That said Yzerman was a better all round player than Gretzy. Gordie is the best of all time. My point is find a better 2way player than Yzerman. Just an opinion from a 71 yr old man that actually played the game in the late sixties thru the 70s. I also now live in the Tampa area and i love that Stevie has returned to Detroit. Go Wings
Tom Bois For sure. I agree he was a better defenseman, and of course have to respect your opinion with all that you shared. I would’ve liked to have seen Gordie play and am a little jealous you got to see the Wings on a regular basis for 4 decades. That’s great!
And regardless, I still one hundred percent believe he was the best captain of all time. I grew up watching them when living in Detroit, and I know every player would’ve gone to war for him. I think he’s one of the most underrated players as well.
I am also happy he’s back in Detroit. It just “right”, and I’m looking forward to seeing his impact on the team again. All the best to you!
Tom Bois Fedorov could
Give him a run for his money. Datsyuk.... I’m coming across a trend here
steve sherman was the greatest two way player ever in hockey. He was the Larry Bird of hockey-versatile, two way, leadership, etc. whatever you needed he could give you and made everyone on the team better. No offense to gretzky and LeMieux, but if I'm picking first in a pick up game Im picking sherman as he will be able to compensate for bad picks down the line. yzermab was a better defensive asset and face off guy than either. in any event, he has to be in the top five of anyones GOAT list.
I still got my Yzerman jersey
Me too from almost 30 years ago when I was a kid. I’ve lived in NH my entire life and yzerman was always my favorite player. Followed closely by cam Neely of course.
Grandma playing goalie;)💋❤
Its like he would glide. You would never see his feet move.
Detroit won Game Six. Ron must be thinking of Gm 3, when Stevie had a hat trick, but the Blues won in OT.
A true gentleman - later building the new Bolts!
I don't give a Fuck #19 greatest of all time
He's the Best
Yzerman or Messier for best captain/leader?
1:39 you mean "The Captain"
Hard to believe people wanted the team to trade him
Started playing hockey in lambertville Michigan I had a home and away #19 lol....what frustrates me with the red wings today is they dont shoot the puck on the offensive rush they need to shoot and crash they hold the puck too long then they turn over in the offensive zone and give up far too many odd man rushes they are a good team regardless of there record they get wins against strong teams ... I just wish they would take more shots on goal from in between the circles and the blue line its killing them!!!!
26:57 Sorry Steve, I don't know anybody that was giving Philly a chance in those finals.
Larkin has the same passion like Yzerman
Zarkon I’m a big fan of Larkin but he’s no Yzerman! But I’ve been proven wrong plenty of times, time will tell!
The Captain lineage is there for sure, I see that Zetterberg hustle as well in young Larkin.
I'll have to keep an eye on this Larken guy. Havent watched in yeara but might start up again soon
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Judas MacClane
These arent highlights
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