After finding the 2007 NHL Draft media guide online, I skimmed through the 224 page guide to see what was in there. I saw most prospects listed an important hockey figure in their life. I decided to search the PDF for “Yzerman” and 29 results popped up. Two of the results were in regards to when Yzerman was drafted in 1983 so I have excluded those results. The other 27 were from prospects. There were less than 27 prospects who named Yzerman as some prospects used Yzerman in multiple answers. For example, Kyle Turris, Ranked #1, named Yzerman as his favorite player.
Here’s what they said…
AKIM ALIU (OHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #41)
If he could have dinner with any three people he would choose hockey greats Bobby Orr, Steve Yzerman and Gordie Howe.
BRYAN CAMERON (OHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #43)
If he could take any three people to dinner he would invite: former Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman – “to find out what kind of mindset you need to be a leader”, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Andrew Raycroft – “to learn how to score more goals” and actor Will Ferrell – “to get everyone laughing”
