I'll never forget that winning 60 foot cannon blast slapshot in OT against the St. Louis Blues after stealing the puck from Gretzky. As a Detroit native, this guy was a truly beloved player and we loved having him as a Red Wing.
he talks so humble and uncomfortable. he hated the spotlight. he truly cared about his team more than anything else. the true essence of class and perseverance
155 points in 88/89. More points than anybody but Mario and Wayne. Youngest, and the longest serving captain in the history of the NHL. There is nobody that doesn't love Steve. Legend.
He may not hold the most records or the highest records but there is no one who is a better person or player or captain than Stevie Y. He is and always will be the best in my book.
"The people out there that don't know him... As much as you have in your mind's eye of who he is, he's a better person than you could ever imagine." - Babcock on Stevie Y
the fact in his entire speech he spoke about the other hall of famer's carer's an what they did and how they changed him.. and talking about others... shows Yzerman is the man!.. the class and the Captaincy belongs to the man
I am a lifelong Bruins fan and it would be so typical of someone like myself to sit here and say "Yzerman was a great captain, but Ray Bourque was better", but let's be honest, this guy is in a class by himself. I yearn for the players of the mid-80s to late 90s
@@kediddy lol oh shit I forgot about the no border crossing right now . I moved away in 2010 so it’s been awhile . Canada is my second country you all up there are awesome . Stay safe man
Did you not witness Colton Parayko handing the Cup to Laila? That was pure class. Hockey players as a whole have more class and humility than the rest of the pro athletes, and Stevie will always be the pinnacle of that class, but there are a few players who can at least try to carry the torch.
Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman..............such classy and amazingly skilled Captains. the best to ever hold the C for their teams...........all due respect Mr. Howe........you are edged out by Stevie.
+kyleen nicole kline I would never say good things about Joe while he was playing. But now that he has been retired for awhile he did a alright job. LOL Wings for life!
Sakic was so classy that prior to the wings/avs series in 02' when asked about again playing against the opposing #19 he responded "who's that?". As a wings fan, I always respected him as a player, he had one of the 5 best wrist shot's ever, but he not in the same class as Yzerman.
I'll never forget that winning 60 foot cannon blast slapshot in OT against the St. Louis Blues after stealing the puck from Gretzky. As a Detroit native, this guy was a truly beloved player and we loved having him as a Red Wing.
If current athletes in any sport had a 1/4 of Stevie Y's class and character the world would be a better place.
If people in general had a quarter of Steve's class and character, this world would be a near perfect place.
Always, and I mean ALWAYS #TRUSTTheYzerplan
Amen🙏🙏🙏
he talks so humble and uncomfortable. he hated the spotlight. he truly cared about his team more than anything else. the true essence of class and perseverance
155 points in 88/89. More points than anybody but Mario and Wayne. Youngest, and the longest serving captain in the history of the NHL. There is nobody that doesn't love Steve. Legend.
He may not hold the most records or the highest records but there is no one who is a better person or player or captain than Stevie Y. He is and always will be the best in my book.
To me, he will always be the face of the Redwings. Greatest Captain ever.
"The people out there that don't know him... As much as you have in your mind's eye of who he is, he's a better person than you could ever imagine." - Babcock on Stevie Y
the fact in his entire speech he spoke about the other hall of famer's carer's an what they did and how they changed him.. and talking about others... shows Yzerman is the man!.. the class and the Captaincy belongs to the man
Yzerman is a precious human being and a gift to hockey. ❤❤❤
I am a lifelong Bruins fan and it would be so typical of someone like myself to sit here and say "Yzerman was a great captain, but Ray Bourque was better", but let's be honest, this guy is in a class by himself.
I yearn for the players of the mid-80s to late 90s
No one was a better captain then Stevie Y
Tip of the cap
Nobodys better than Stevie Y. And I love Bourque too.
Those certainly were the days. Hockey just is t the same as it was in the 80s and 90s
So true. When your nickname is "The Captain," you are pretty much the best to wear the C.
In Michigan (and I suspect other places as well) when you say "the captain" there is only one person that comes to mind.
In Windsor Ontario as well
@@kediddy lol that doesn’t count though man Windsor is our brother across the river . Miss going across the bridge and visiting
@@williammontroy9024 I miss Detroit so much can’t wait to go back over in 2021 lmao!!
@@kediddy lol oh shit I forgot about the no border crossing right now . I moved away in 2010 so it’s been awhile . Canada is my second country you all up there are awesome . Stay safe man
@@williammontroy9024 thanks man we’re trying our best hope you are too
After Lidstom retired there are no more players of this caliber in the NHL. They were the last of a dying breed, so much class and leadership.
+LocChokingVMorningG I couldn't agree more.
+LocChokingVMorningG I couldn't agree more.
Brodeur?
Did you not witness Colton Parayko handing the Cup to Laila? That was pure class. Hockey players as a whole have more class and humility than the rest of the pro athletes, and Stevie will always be the pinnacle of that class, but there are a few players who can at least try to carry the torch.
all he does is talk about others ! incredible class act !!!!!
Salute to Stevie Y, the captain of captains.
El Capitan
If humility and class were personified, here you are.
best captain ever, him and jean beliveau. joe sakic was pretty good too!
Greatest Captain Ever!!!
I'm 48 years old and this speech gots me crying like a 4 year old girl, thanks Stevie I have 2 words for you class act.....
The most charismatic leader and the most handsome hockey player I've ever seen.
There have been many great captains in the NHL. But Stevie Y was one of a kind.
Epitome of a true hockey player...pure talent, dedication and class
He's always been a class act very humble one of the greatest players ever
The 1 n only Stevie Y...my childhood hockey hero ⭐️
Greatest Captain and in my eyes the greatest man to play the game!!
Great player and a class act in all aspects of his life. Super job Mom and Dad Yzerman
Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman..............such classy and amazingly skilled Captains. the best to ever hold the C for their teams...........all due respect Mr. Howe........you are edged out by Stevie.
+kyleen nicole kline I would never say good things about Joe while he was playing. But now that he has been retired for awhile he did a alright job. LOL Wings for life!
Sakic was so classy that prior to the wings/avs series in 02' when asked about again playing against the opposing #19 he responded "who's that?". As a wings fan, I always respected him as a player, he had one of the 5 best wrist shot's ever, but he not in the same class as Yzerman.
One of the best speeches by an Athlete ever!!
Sean Kehoe if you think this is a good speech you should watch the one from Brendan Shanahan, also a hockey hall of fame induction speech
Im a huge Red Wing fan and I have, it's great too lol
Sean Kehoe awesome
I am a lifelong Bruins fan and really didn't know much about Shanahan, but his speech is just so incredibly humble
awesome man. He was a great player, put the wings over the top after 42 years, will never forget
I'm so glad to be a redwings fan with this man
Definition of a class act
Best Captain Ever! Thanks for the memories!
CLASS ACT ON THE ICE AND OFF, GREAT CAPTIAN...
All the red wings hall of Famer had one thing class refreshing to see
WARRIOR and class act
Pure Class..Stevie Y is a legend..
greatest captain/leader of any sports!!! lol
BACK WHERE HE BELONGS!!
How are there not more comments on this guy/video?! Sakic+Yzerman=my childhood. Respect.
montanastranger you all absolutely right !!!!! he's the best
he's so adorable.. !
Won’t be the last time he has to do this.
Respect from Colorado
Same respect back from Detroit to Sakic/Forsberg/Foote
WELCOME HOME BABY!!!!
Remember that playoff year where he played on one leg? Jeez, man.
My favorite player ever!
They wear 19 for you Stevie, but it's better to be humble.
Top 3 Canadian Products:
Maple Syrup
James Howlett
Steve Yzerman
Gordie Howe, also canadian
The Captain!
The Captain Stevie Y.
If you look up the definition of (hockey player) and (leader of a group) it say Stevie Yzerman
the captain
Total class act!
Now that's a Captain.
The best speech I've ever heard. He's THE best captain of all time. World class. I'm proud he's the GM of the Detroit Red Wings.
Top class leader
0ne of the 10 greatest players ever what a humble player it was never about him Detroit was lucky Steve and Nick
Sergei too....But I totally agree. I grew up watching 19/91/5 live 15 or 20 games a year, fantastic memories
class act
Awesome.
This man is a STUD!!! Always loved Stevie Y
little did he know he’d turn full circle to come back to Detroit as the knew GM 🤔👍
Steve yzerman and Brett Hull. Two of the greatest human beings the world could ever ask for
The Captain
This man wrote the book on how to be a leader
Do you remember your Grandma playing goalie??!!Sounds like my Mom,my kids over there making her dance.Heehee poor Mom.
He literally looks like he could play a few more seasons no problem lol.
Look at this man. Try to tell me Tom Hardy should not portray one of the GOATs, the true Detroit Legend. All Hail the Captain!
Only watching this because I have a question on it in my public speaking class lol
what's the question??
God, Stevie rules
LGRW 🐙🐙🐙
steve for PM
hands off, he's ours now.. STEVE FOR PRESIDENT
No mention of Brad Marsh in his speech...
What about Scotty????
About as classy a guy as there is
Yzerman didn't honor Trotgay by wearing 19, Trotgay honored Yzerman.
Toews > Yzerman
Hugh Jass lol right bud
Stop shitting from that hole in your head, ass 🎩
In no way, shape or form can Toews' play or his career compare to Steve Yzerman's.
Please. Hopefully you're drunk. Even Toews would admit that.
lllllllllllllllolllllllllllllll in no universe ever bud
My idol Stevie Y