USA Today article
June 16, 1998
by Kevin Allen

Only one Detroit Red Wings player would lampoon Steve Yzerman’s leadership mystique, and that’s Yzerman himself.

Asked he what he does in his role as the NHL’s longest-serving captain, Yzerman says with a smirk, “To be honest with you, very
little, in my opinion.”

That opinion isn’t shared in any other corner at the Stanley Cup Finals. If Detroit wins the Stanley Cup, Yzerman, the postseason
scoring leader, is the overwhelming favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

Detroit center Kris Draper says there’s “no doubt” Yzerman will win the award. “He’s among our best players every night,” Draper
says.

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