We have to get better at that. All of the Stanley Cup winning teams throughout the past few seasons, when they needed to play defense, they did it. If you can play defense, that's when you know it's game over. Steve Yzerman cupdefensegame share on social
There used to be an old thing where every team had a heavy bag in their locker room for people to punch, but again, it was more about conditioning because if you hit a heavy bag for a minute, it feels like your arms are about to fall off. Steve Yzerman armbagcondition share on social
Playoff hockey is the best way to market your team. It's the best way to grow your fan base and give hope to your players and for them to develop. Steve Yzerman basedevelopfan Change image and share on social
It's almost like you see too much, because when it happens for real, everything flies at you so fast, you never get a sense of the ice and where everyone is at that one moment. Steve Yzerman fastflyice Change image and share on social
Very few cities in the NHL have the history or the following of the Detroit Red Wings. Steve Yzerman citydetroithistory Change image and share on social
We have two tables on our airplane that are set up with the games. Steve Yzerman airplanegameset Change image and share on social
I've been hit hard a few times, been hit really hard a few times, but I don't think I've ever left a memorable, lasting impression on anyone I've ever hit. Steve Yzerman hardhavehit Change image and share on social
Balanced is probably what I am, although that's just a polite way to say that you don't do anything very well. Steve Yzerman balancepolite Change image and share on social
And for the team, I always tried to do the right thing. Steve Yzerman teamthing Change image and share on social
I look forward to a lot more free time, at least initially, with my wife, Lisa, and our three children. Steve Yzerman childforwardfree Change image and share on social
