CenterIce 83 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 11 Jusek, Detroit \# 1 Fan, lookalive07 and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 Awesome. Such good memories. Thanks for posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 Great video, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevie for president 42 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) What he did in 2002 is something we'll be telling our grandchildren about. Obviously, he had a hall of fame career and was one of the most beloved figures in Detroit History before that season, but what he did that year separates him from all the other great leaders and athletes that have ever played professional sports in North America. When a normal, sane human being would've called it a very impressive career, one of the best careers of all-time, Steve Yzerman fought through all the pain and adversity and single-handedly lifted a team of future Hall-of-Famers out of a 2-0 series deficit and eventually hoisted the Stanley Cup when it was all said and done. Amazing stuff from the greatest captain in North American sports history (Mark Messier Leadership Award is such a load of crap. He couldn't hold a candle to Stevie Y as far as leadership is concerned). As you can probably tell, I still haven't gotten over my Yzerman obsession. Edited August 14, 2011 by stevie for president 4 Namingway, IILeiBlazeII, Datsyuk Fan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 I will now be busy for the next 17 minutes and 12 seconds of my life. Excuse me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) He's a great example that in the playoffs skill can take you only that far. He just hearts the puck in on so many of these goals. Much like Draper once teethed the puck in once in '08. Edited August 15, 2011 by P. Marlowe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 CenterIce... You define awesome. Not as awesome as Stevie Y but then again who is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Couple thoughts that came to my mind... --I remember that Holmstrom-Yzerman-McCarty line and how it wasn't just Holmstrom in front of the net. All three guys would rotate in front of the net depending on the cycle. It's interesting to think about whether or not that kind of rotation in today's game would be better for teams. Or worse. --He may not be a fan favorite in Detroit but you gotta give Sergei Fedorov credit. He was great. Simply great. --I miss Stevie Y's passion and the emotion he showed at times. We don't really see that as much now with him gone. --Stevie Y's shot to the short side through the smallest holes was awesome every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Almost brings a tear to my eye. He's been my idol since I was 4 years old back in 1988. What a legend. And for my money the greatest hockey player of all time. Could score with the best of them, yet was amazing defensively. The total package player. And he's somehow very modest. Still really miss the guy. I must admit I did shed tears during his retirement ceremony. I just hope one day he returns to the organization. I will always rock my red CCM Yzerman jersey during the playoffs. What a warrior. STEVE YZERMAN FOREVER 3 RedWingsin2011, woodrow40 and IILeiBlazeII reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 simply the best ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 That sure underlines why St. Louis hates us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 CenterIce... You define awesome. Not as awesome as Stevie Y but then again who is? I just found it. Thank whoever made it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 simply the best ... better than all of the rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodrow40 42 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 I just found it. Thank whoever made it. That would be me . Thanks for starting the thread though, I was going to do it after the video was uploaded but I completely forgot. Also if any of you are interested in seeing similar videos for some other Wings, I'm in the process of making one for Shanny, Fedorov, Lidstrom and The Grind Line. Most of those should be out this week. 2 evilzyme and Datsyuk Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Outstanding video, I still cry thinking about Stevie....i'd turn *** for Stevie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
