Steve Yzerman Induction Speech

www.HHOF.com - 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction - Steve Yzerman

[@montanastranger]

If current athletes in any sport had a 1/4 of Stevie Y's class and character the world would be a better place.

[@stefansnijders8943]

If people in general had a quarter of Steve's class and character, this world would be a near perfect place.

[@JanetCrosscheck]

Always, and I mean ALWAYS #TRUSTTheYzerplan

[@robertmartin1512]

Amen🙏🙏🙏

[@Swag-Juice]

155 points in 88/89. More points than anybody but Mario and Wayne. Youngest, and the longest serving captain in the history of the NHL. There is nobody that doesn't love Steve. Legend.

[@rynor7132]

He may not hold the most records or the highest records but there is no one who is a better person or player or captain than Stevie Y. He is and always will be the best in my book.

[@grizzlywhisker]

I'll never forget that winning 60 foot cannon blast slapshot in OT against the St. Louis Blues after stealing the puck from Gretzky. As a Detroit native, this guy was a truly beloved player and we loved having him as a Red Wing.

[@deanbertelsen7571]

he talks so humble and uncomfortable. he hated the spotlight. he truly cared about his team more than anything else. the true essence of class and perseverance

[@ccain96]

To me, he will always be the face of the Redwings. Greatest Captain ever.

[@lancemilliken9078]

I am a lifelong Bruins fan and it would be so typical of someone like myself to sit here and say "Yzerman was a great captain, but Ray Bourque was better", but let's be honest, this guy is in a class by himself. I yearn for the players of the mid-80s to late 90s

[@loganlcw19]

No one was a better captain then Stevie Y

[@klompsauce]

Tip of the cap

[@johntanguay8350]

Nobodys better than Stevie Y. And I love Bourque too.

[@rynor7132]

Those certainly were the days. Hockey just is t the same as it was in the 80s and 90s

[@JiraiyaTheGallant44]

So true. When your nickname is "The Captain," you are pretty much the best to wear the C.

[@FuckitnFightit]

After Lidstom retired there are no more players of this caliber in the NHL. They were the last of a dying breed, so much class and leadership.

[@curtheciscokid]

+LocChokingVMorningG I couldn't agree more.

[@curtheciscokid]

+LocChokingVMorningG I couldn't agree more.

[@15DurangoRT]

Brodeur?

[@tomm3695]

Did you not witness Colton Parayko handing the Cup to Laila? That was pure class. Hockey players as a whole have more class and humility than the rest of the pro athletes, and Stevie will always be the pinnacle of that class, but there are a few players who can at least try to carry the torch.

[@DCHockey80]

Yzerman is a precious human being and a gift to hockey. ❤❤❤

[@MrCleannable]

"The people out there that don't know him... As much as you have in your mind's eye of who he is, he's a better person than you could ever imagine." - Babcock on Stevie Y

[@52156drj]

In Michigan (and I suspect other places as well) when you say "the captain" there is only one person that comes to mind.

[@kediddy]

In Windsor Ontario as well

[@williammontroy9024]

@@kediddy lol that doesn’t count though man Windsor is our brother across the river . Miss going across the bridge and visiting

[@kediddy]

@@williammontroy9024 I miss Detroit so much can’t wait to go back over in 2021 lmao!!

[@williammontroy9024]

@@kediddy lol oh shit I forgot about the no border crossing right now . I moved away in 2010 so it’s been awhile . Canada is my second country you all up there are awesome . Stay safe man

[@kediddy]

@@williammontroy9024 thanks man we’re trying our best hope you are too

[@Kbrac3]

the fact in his entire speech he spoke about the other hall of famer's carer's an what they did and how they changed him.. and talking about others... shows Yzerman is the man!.. the class and the Captaincy belongs to the man

[@ADAMKTN]

Salute to Stevie Y, the captain of captains.

[@KrazieSevin]

El Capitan

[@anthonyw.2512]

all he does is talk about others ! incredible class act !!!!!

[@JP_Vang]

Greatest Captain Ever!!!

[@joeyjo-joshabadu9636]

best captain ever, him and jean beliveau. joe sakic was pretty good too!

[@jonnygrossman2805]

There have been many great captains in the NHL. But Stevie Y was one of a kind.

[@JohnnyB-vq4vf]

The 1 n only Stevie Y...my childhood hockey hero ⭐️

[@InTheBleakMidwinter666]

I'm 48 years old and this speech gots me crying like a 4 year old girl, thanks Stevie I have 2 words for you class act.....

[@KrazieSevin]

The most charismatic leader and the most handsome hockey player I've ever seen.

[@davidmushinski8196]

I'm so glad to be a redwings fan with this man

[@colejk67]

Epitome of a true hockey player...pure talent, dedication and class

[@richardhenk2118]

He's always been a class act very humble one of the greatest players ever

[@user-pz6ge7hf4x]

Pure Class..Stevie Y is a legend..

[@StephenRiss]

Greatest Captain and in my eyes the greatest man to play the game!!

[@kediddy]

One of the best speeches by an Athlete ever!!

[@lancemilliken9078]

Sean Kehoe if you think this is a good speech you should watch the one from Brendan Shanahan, also a hockey hall of fame induction speech

[@kediddy]

Im a huge Red Wing fan and I have, it's great too lol

[@lancemilliken9078]

Sean Kehoe awesome I am a lifelong Bruins fan and really didn't know much about Shanahan, but his speech is just so incredibly humble

[@kediddy]

awesome man. He was a great player, put the wings over the top after 42 years, will never forget

[@santini4754]

Great player and a class act in all aspects of his life. Super job Mom and Dad Yzerman

[@Tyrantoftheworld]

Best Captain Ever! Thanks for the memories!

[@kyleennicolekline9512]

Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman..............such classy and amazingly skilled Captains. the best to ever hold the C for their teams...........all due respect Mr. Howe........you are edged out by Stevie.

[@savagetilley2782]

+kyleen nicole kline I would never say good things about Joe while he was playing. But now that he has been retired for awhile he did a alright job. LOL Wings for life!

[@Yzerman1991]

Sakic was so classy that prior to the wings/avs series in 02' when asked about again playing against the opposing #19 he responded "who's that?". As a wings fan, I always respected him as a player, he had one of the 5 best wrist shot's ever, but he not in the same class as Yzerman.

[@redwingz1998]

greatest captain/leader of any sports!!! lol

[@richardhenk2118]

All the red wings hall of Famer had one thing class refreshing to see

[@largerthanlife726]

CLASS ACT ON THE ICE AND OFF, GREAT CAPTIAN...

[@conmon99]

Definition of a class act

[@WHEREtheFUNK]

WARRIOR and class act

[@kylemac1988]

How are there not more comments on this guy/video?! Sakic+Yzerman=my childhood. Respect.

[@anthonyl1787]

BACK WHERE HE BELONGS!!

[@Errabbs]

WELCOME HOME BABY!!!!

[@reddevilunited77]

The Captain!

[@mckillenj1958]

The Captain Stevie Y.

[@f.8372]

he's so adorable.. !

[@DaryllHurst]

Remember that playoff year where he played on one leg? Jeez, man.

[@Sam-pp2it]

Won’t be the last time he has to do this.

[@cuckooforpokerbluffs7305]

My favorite player ever!

[@anthonyw.2512]

montanastranger you all absolutely right !!!!! he's the best

[@nhattran536]

the captain

[@biffdanielson2820]

Respect from Colorado

[@Yzerman1991]

Same respect back from Detroit to Sakic/Forsberg/Foote

[@joeygrappin4458]

They wear 19 for you Stevie, but it's better to be humble.

[@seanharris6771]

Total class act!

[@airfoilengine3799]

Top class leader

[@dwingnut86]

Now that's a Captain.

[@michigan_made4900]

The best speech I've ever heard. He's THE best captain of all time. World class. I'm proud he's the GM of the Detroit Red Wings.

[@bigmikedogg36]

class act

[@bilbocrosby15]

Awesome.

[@alathamena]

This man is a STUD!!! Always loved Stevie Y

[@michaellaughlin8457]

little did he know he’d turn full circle to come back to Detroit as the knew GM 🤔👍

[@keithbondar3342]

If you look up the definition of (hockey player) and (leader of a group) it say Stevie Yzerman

[@alcoholic2652]

Top 3 Canadian Products: Maple Syrup James Howlett Steve Yzerman

[@chrisbloomgren822]

Gordie Howe, also canadian

[@richardhenk7490]

0ne of the 10 greatest players ever what a humble player it was never about him Detroit was lucky Steve and Nick

[@Yzerman1991]

Sergei too....But I totally agree. I grew up watching 19/91/5 live 15 or 20 games a year, fantastic memories

[@runbmc35]

Steve yzerman and Brett Hull. Two of the greatest human beings the world could ever ask for

[@klompsauce]

The Captain

[@sweetmother5390]

Do you remember your Grandma playing goalie??!!Sounds like my Mom,my kids over there making her dance.Heehee poor Mom.

[@runbmc35]

This man wrote the book on how to be a leader

[@ShadowWizard123]

He literally looks like he could play a few more seasons no problem lol.

[@alasdairbrossault428]

Only watching this because I have a question on it in my public speaking class lol

[@f.8372]

what's the question??

[@casual_balrog4989]

Look at this man. Try to tell me Tom Hardy should not portray one of the GOATs, the true Detroit Legend. All Hail the Captain!

[@dc1397]

No mention of Brad Marsh in his speech...

[@jackobite68]

steve for PM

[@Rob-uc8zr]

hands off, he's ours now.. STEVE FOR PRESIDENT

[@MrDMF567]

God, Stevie rules LGRW 🐙🐙🐙

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

What about Scotty????

[@rynor7132]

About as classy a guy as there is

[@ricknorth77]

Yzerman didn't honor Trotgay by wearing 19, Trotgay honored Yzerman.

[@hughjass8383]

Toews > Yzerman

[@JohnnyB-vq4vf]

Hugh Jass lol right bud

[@mikemeyer7759]

Stop shitting from that hole in your head, ass 🎩

[@mrdisco]

In no way, shape or form can Toews' play or his career compare to Steve Yzerman's.

[@KoKo-eq5tr]

Please. Hopefully you're drunk. Even Toews would admit that.

[@Rob-uc8zr]

lllllllllllllllolllllllllllllll in no universe ever bud

[@christconquers]

My idol Stevie Y