Since the season ended, I've let things settle down, and I have to talk to the coaching staff and management. I really don't want to turn this into a big drama. So I plan on making a definite decision relatively quickly. Steve Yzerman bigcoachdecision 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
We penalize and suspend players for making contact with the head while checking, in an effort to reduce head injuries, yet we still allow fighting. We're stuck in the middle and need to decide what kind of sport do we want to be. Either anything goes and we accept the consequences, or take the next step and eliminate fighting. Steve Yzerman acceptcheckconsequence share on social
When you're on the ice, you have very little time, you see very little, and everything happens really quick. Steve Yzerman icequicktime Change image and share on social
Whether somebody is really competent - whether he has a good hockey mind, whether he's a good person to lead a hockey club - is something determined over a long period of time, not one tournament. Steve Yzerman clubcompetentdetermine 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
I wore No. 19 because of Bryan Trottier. I liked the overall aspect of his game. I liked the way he conducted himself on the ice. He was a quiet guy. He played really hard; just a good all-around, prototypical center man who could do everything. Steve Yzerman aspectbryancenter share on social