A collection of quotes about Steve Yzerman from the book by Bruce Dowbiggin called Of Ice and Men. One chapter of the book highlighted Yzerman’s success as a leader. I wouldn’t suggest this book as there were plenty of factual errors and even though the chapters were supposed to be about a specific player, he’d go off and talk about other players at the same position.

“I’ve been through it all. After you go through everything you learn to deal with failure and not fall apart.” - Yzerman (p.1)

“Trade Yzerman? That’s like asking me if I want to trade my son Jason for the kid next door.” - former head coach Jacques Demers (p.2)

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