USA Today article
May 7, 1996
by Kevin Allen

Center Steve Yzerman is never perceived to provide enough glares, swagger or bold oration to be in Mark Messier’s
league as an NHL captain.

“But he is,” says Detroit Red Wings teammate Tim Taylor. “Everyone thinks he’s so quiet. But Steve Yzerman leads this team. He doesn’t lead us by yelling. But when things aren’t going well, he lets us know.”

To his liking, Yzerman doesn’t have to say much to his team these days as the Red Wings lead the series 2-0 heading into Wednesday’s Game 3 at St. Louis.

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