Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock sees some of Yzerman’s style in Henrik Zetteberg’s play. Zetterberg currently leads the league in offensive points with 17.

In many ways, Babcock feels Zetterberg’s overall game is patterned after Steve Yzerman’s.

And although Yzerman was a prolific scorer early in his career, it wasn’t until he dialed down his offense and took on a more defensive role that the Wings transformed into a championship team.

Zetterberg’s talents on defense make the Wings stronger.

Of Zetterberg, Babcock said: “He’s one of the best two-way forwards in the game, bar none.”