MJN 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Even with Bowman and Holland and all those top office dudes around, Stevie Y was conspicuously absent tonight or lowkey. Pretty typical. He obviously reasoned it was the new player's moment and didn't want to upstage anything as he'd clearly be the focus of interviews etc. As the first post Yzerman era cup, I say lets raise a glass to The Captain for one more great move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaxx 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Good call, Stevie did not even come down for the post championship picture. He kept himself away and let the new team celebrate. Thanks for the great work Stevie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MississippiWing 14 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLionWings 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 typical Stevie, gotta love it! cheers!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DetroitNativePride 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 It's kinda a double edged sword, no? It's cool that he's giving the new team space to celebrate, but I'd still LOVE to see him a part of it all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Even with Bowman and Holland and all those top office dudes around, Stevie Y was conspicuously absent tonight or lowkey. Pretty typical. He obviously reasoned it was the new player's moment and didn't want to upstage anything as he'd clearly be the focus of interviews etc. As the first post Yzerman era cup, I say lets raise a glass to The Captain for one more great move. He's a stud, thru and thru. You are right, he must have wanted Lidstrom to have his team to himself. Bravo Steve Yzerman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Right on. Class act. Maybe too classy for his own good sometimes, but can you knock him for it? Hell no. He'll always be my number 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwinger4747 6 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 It's kinda a double edged sword, no? It's cool that he's giving the new team space to celebrate, but I'd still LOVE to see him a part of it all!! I know! As much as I wanted him to come down and raise the cup and as much as a think it would NOT have been classless at all to do so, he still gives way to the new players. What a guy, seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19forPresident! 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 That's the Captain for you, can we clone him? The guy was damn near too humble to take the podium at his own retirement ceremony, so you knew he would keep his nose out of the camera's and his lips off the cup in public. Never ceases to amaze me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 They had a really great interview with him here in UK during the practice skate a couple of days ago... and I know UK doesnt have a huge hockey following but he was a real stand up guy.... took the time to talk to a pretty much nobody in the world of hockey coverage and gave a great interview. He told of how proud he was of this team and (unfortunately) how he's been off the skates for two years and doubts he can even remember how to use them. Great guy!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlet_Horses 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Yep, knowing him publicly over the years it doesn't surprise me at all. Out all for major sports (NBA, MLB, NHL AND NHL); only NHL has the most professional, soft spoken and still the toughest guys. NFL plays 16 games a year and I can only wonder if they could ever compete at NHL level physically. (82 + playoffs) HOCKEY RULES. GO WINGS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellarina 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Needless to say, I have been a die hard Stevie fan all my life. Last night i stayed up watching to see if someone would pass the cup to Stevie. My wife kept on telling me "don't hold your breath" he is too much of a gentleman to intrude on Lidstroms teams moment. When I saw him in the press box speaking with Colin Campbell, I must admit I felt sad and proud once again...what a selfless human. He was raised right. Way to go Stevie!!! but hey, in the next couple of days go over and have a sip. Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Stevie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I was looking for him, also. Should have known better. The guy is simply amazing. And you know Lidstrom must feel very proud right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Stevie will always be a class act. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZatasGirl40 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I still love/miss him so much. They interviewed him way later in the night and he just never fails to amaze me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Fanatic 3 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 It is really too bad more people do not follow hockey like they do baseball, football and basketball. Our youth could learn a lot from classy sports figures like Yzerman. We need more people like him in the world today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inultus 12 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Stevie is, and always will be the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 And still the only guy to lift the Campbell Trophy over his head, take it to the locker room, and still win the Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Its funny that you mention that, because I said the same thing to my wife. Typical Stevie Y putting the team first and letting the new blood have their deserved moment! BTW, job well done this year Stevie Y. Looks like your work paid off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehorn3 2 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Steve Yzerman is one of the two greatest human beings in the history of mankind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OpenLane 10 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 typical Stevie, gotta love it! cheers!! I'll raise a glass to that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Anybody see if Fisch was out there last night? If we'd won at home, I would have guessed both he and Vladdy would be definitely been there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freshy 181 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Steve Yzerman is one of the two greatest human beings in the history of mankind I concur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Anybody see if Fisch was out there last night? If we'd won at home, I would have guessed both he and Vladdy would be definitely been there. I read he was on the ice afterwards when allt he family members were on the ice too. Didn't see him though.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoDakWing 8 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 This guy is by far someone that everyone can and should look up to. No way we can clone him to a perfect but I think Lids is a close 2nd in being a great leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
