Calgary Sun article
June 6, 1997
by George Johnson
That damned ring.
That ostentatious victory parade.
That silly “I’m going to Disneyworld!” commercial spot.
They are what we all smugly believe is missing from Steve Yzerman’s career; what is leaving a dark, empty void in his life.
CBS SportsLine
June 6, 1997
Ian Browne
He isn’t merely the captain. Steve Yzerman is Mr. Red Wing. You think Detroit Red Wings, Stevie Y is the man that comes to mind.
In this era of free agency and trade demands, Yzerman has poured his heart into the Motor City for 14 years, many of which have been so unrewarding. There’s been some tough times, but never a time Yzerman didn’t want to be a Detroit Red Wing.
And really, could you picture him anywhere else? It would be like baseball great Cal Ripken wearing something other than an Orioles uniform.
Yzerman, a man of few words, isn’t selfish, but he is human. Surely, there were days he thought, “Am I ever going to win a championship?”
Finally, he will get his wish.
