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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Bob Duff, the columnist for Windsor Star, recently wrote a book about No. 19. You can read excerpts from each chapter at this website. I couldn’t find too much information about the book itself (ie. availability) so I emailed Duff and got a quick response.

The book, Nineteen, will be released on January 2nd and will be sold by the Detroit Red Wings. You will be able to order a copy from their website. If the Wings are selling it, I wonder if they’ll have copies for sale at the game.

Want to take your chance on winning a copy? Windsor Star is giving away five signed books if you (1) correctly answer three trivia questions and (2) are randomly selected.

Sports Illustrated has made 300,000 copies of a special commemorative edition honoring Steve Yzerman and released them today (Thursday). These copies will be made available in Michigan, Ontario, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. This $6.99 feature is 84 pages long and includes:

Stevie’s Wonder Years: In his 22 seasons in Detroit, Yzerman was the consummate franchise player.

Captain Kid: Five years into his career, Yzerman was firmly established as the leader of a surprising Detroit team.

A Career In Pictures: Snapshots from No. 19’s exceptional 22-season run.

Wild Ride: Between 1997 and 2002, the Red Wings won three Stanley Cups and Yzerman led Canada to an Olympic gold medal.

The Captain By The Numbers: How valuable was Stevie Y. to the Wings? Let’s count the ways.

Out Of The Darkness: Yzerman arrived in Detroit as a shy, 18-year-old center and left as the hero of Hockeytown.

The Last Word: From kid to captain, former teammate Dave Lewis describes how Yzerman learned to become the unquestioned leader of the Red Wings.

Assuming that this edition is similar to the one for Lance Armstrong last summer, I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. You can get it at Barnes and Nobles, Borders, Target, Walgreen’s, 7-Eleven, Meijer, Wal-Mart, and Kroger.

Can’t seem to get a hold of a copy? You can always order the cover from Sports Illustrated online for $19.95 and even get it framed (for $69.95)!