Sergei Fedorov 2015 Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Speech

Sergei Fedorov's speech at the 2015 Hockey Hall Of Fame induction on Monday, November 9th, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[@boofisgod]

I was at The Post in Ferndale in 2002 with Lou... I walked thru the kitchen to the bar where Federov was standing... He looked at me and said do you want to hold the cup? Handed me the Stanley Cup which was full of beer, vodka, and god knows what else. I held it up while standing on the bar and dumped it over everyone who was there. Federov gave me a hug (I’ve never met him before) and I handed him back the cup. Coolest fucking night ever!! Love Federov ever since

[@harvey1126]

What a heartfelt and humble speech.

[@Arytonblue95]

No one in Detroit should ever wear 91 again. Fedovrov is a Red Wing legend, one of our greatest ever players, his number needs to be retired ASAP.

[@jimkennedy5202]

I think he's the most talented hockey player ever, regardless of his numbers.

[@matejskerjanc7703]

@@jimkennedy5202 jersey number doesnt mean sheet, your stats do. Feds is still the epitome of defensive forward and I havent seen anyone that could match him

[@T0mat0_S0up]

Matej Skerjanc Fuck off

[@mcavs4375]

@@T0mat0_S0up You completely missed his point. Jersey numbers don’t mean “sheet” ultimately. And he was one of the best defensive forwards of all time.

[@Lightsydephil]

I could say the same for Lindros, no. 88. No one else should ever wear it but so many are wearing it.

[@carolineschaefer9929]

I miss watching him so much. ♥️

[@ShadowWizard123]

Imagine drafting Lidstrom and Federov in the same draft, with back to back picks. Unreal. They also took Konstantinov in that same draft.

[@johnshields6852]

I was 10 when Bobby Orr and the B's won the cup, I was a hockey player until 30 years old, hockey's been a huge part of my life, Fedorov was in my eyes, one of the best two way players ever, amazing skating ability, my own son at 10 years old asked for a Fedorov jersey, even though we're Boston area guys, special player, I still miss him flying around the rink.

[@grizzlywhisker]

As a Detroit native, I grew up watching this guy dominate in the 90's and early 2000's. All my friends had his number 91 jersey. I remember in the old 90's Sega/Nintendo NHL games we were always trying to get the puck to Fedorov because he was so insanely overpowered compared to the other players, and rightfully so lol.

[@bobabooey4537]

Mike Ilitch was a stand up man. I read a story after he passed that he paid Rosa Parks rent for more than a decade and kept it quiet. She was poor down and out at the time, was robbed and assaulted and he stepped up to make sure she had a home. Amazing guy. A friend of his told the story after he passed away. And very cool here when Fedorov said 'and to my Captain, Steve Yzerman'... respect. Those are my thoughts, thank you.

[@RL-yv7dw]

Red Wings fan here. Fedorov was great! I loved them all Yzerman, Fedorov, Lidstrom, Holmstrom, Shanahan, Draper, McCarty and all those guys. The best and strongest team ever. No one will ever forget those red hot Red Wings years and all those great players they had. A true super star team!

[@nicolasmeurer7466]

Ray Lewis vladamir konstantinov😔😔

[@gevorkgk]

We were spoiled my man

[@adamd8118]

Datsyuk too

[@ScottAMelton]

You know he's amazing when even Gretzky said he was in awe of him. Man Sergei could skate like the wind and stick handle in a phone booth and had a rocket for a shot. One of the most complete players of all time

[@soccermtb13]

bruh, gretzky wouldn't be able to keep up in todays game, Fedorov was a better player for sure in my books (I would much rather have a patrice bergeron on my team than a connor mcdavid mind you, I value two way players more than pure goal scorers/playmakers) Also Gretkzy played in a league where 100 points meant almost nothing

[@soccermtb13]

also I'm a montreal canadiens fan before anything else... so if that adds anything to the bergeron comment, cool (which it shouldn't because he's hands down one of the best leaders and two way centers of the modern era)

[@LucidDream]

Didn't need Gretzky's opinion to know Fedorov is a great. I like him way more than Gretzky.

[@Michael-fw5ef]

This was one of the best, most informative speeches ever. Yes, English is not his first language, but the content of the speech is great.

[@SergeiSelke]

Sergei Fedorov is The Best Ever and the Real 91!

[@xblackcatx1312]

That was a pretty good speech. One of the best I've seen i think. I didn't expect Sergi to be so humble. I have such excellent memories of those great Red Wings teams of the 90s and 2000s.

[@WHEREtheFUNK]

this guy was like was the smoothest player I have ever seen play the game. He made it look so easy. so gifted and humble.

[@jimkennedy5202]

I wouldn't say humble but one of the greatest.

[@davidkruse4030]

He wasnt humble at all actually.

[@kena658]

Only 2 stanleys with that team.... It's unbelivable..

[@artmeddaugh6669]

@@kena658 3 Stanley Cup wins in 4 Finals appearances. During his 13 years with the Detroit Red Wings, the Penguins won Back-to-Back Cups in 91' & 92', the Devils won 3 Cups in 95', 00', & 03', and the Avalanche won 2 Cups in 96' & 01'. That's four teams winning 10 Cups in a 13-year span. All great teams accomplishing a monster task.

[@TheVlad1616]

My first jersey as a teenager when I started following hockey and still have it today. One of the smoothest skaters ever.

[@hammettf2b]

Way to go Feds! My all time favorite player!

[@reddevilunited77]

Seeing Mike Ilitch made me tear up. RIP Mr. I.

[@Rev201287]

One of my favourite's. Truly a childhood hero.

[@jacobharris5281]

I still have my #91 Jersey, have always been a huge fan of his.

[@BigCam.31]

19 and 91 were a terror to play against back in the day. When your team has one of the greatest captains in history and one of the greatest talents ever, you're in good hands. We all know how good that Detroit team was now but this guy was the fire that fueled that team and Yzerman was the stoic symbol of greatness. Crazy stuff to think about now.

[@leo29hornsfan]

Man that Russian 5 was the most spectacular line of all time. Scotty Bowman let them do what they wanted to do and utilize there talent. Fetisov who was sad and bitter about the 1980 Olympics when they lost to team USA said his most memorable moment in all of sports is when he hoisted up the Stanley cup for the first time ever and couldn’t believe it happened that relieved the pain of Lake Placid and realized how thankful he was playing a game that he loved for a living making more money than he could ever dream of living in a country where he never felt more free and only hearing it from the fans when they didn’t play up to their level.

[@ricknorth77]

A class act, Sergei Federov!

[@Jeff9691]

us 90's kids hockey players remember... wore #91 my first 3 years because, even wore those god awful nike skates... congrats Sergei

[@PRYVTgomerPYLE]

I had those skates too! LOL :P

[@anthonygalbo9348]

i was born in 1990 the year the wings had the streak! he also was drafted that year too! him and yzerman got the streak rollin! all the way to 25 he was my favorite player EVER because he was lefty and he was amazing! 91 has always been special number to me because of our boi fedorov! i hated him when he went to anaheim and columbus and washington but now after all these years he is still my favorite player ever i would have to admit

[@melonheadorion6083]

i would have to say that federov is the number 1 reason why Nike made it big in hockey during those years.

[@adambernier2591]

Jeffrey Rose I will always remember the number 91 thanks to Federov

[@andrewknutson91]

I wore 91 throughout my childhood leagues. Only time I haven't is when I was put on my current beer league team. They didn't have it available and we can't order a single jersey.

[@ekim4363]

This man was the most gifted and talented players I’ve ever seen. He was a great skater, and complete hockey player. As a wings fan, I was saddened to see him leave as a free agent in 2003. I get it’s a business, but Sergei should’ve finished his career as a red wings player.

[@Erin-bd6jg]

It was his move to make. A friend of mine holds a grudge that he didn't stay, too.. and I don't know why. He put many many years in Detroit. And look at him here - he says he's a Redwing at heart as he's being inducted into the hall of fame. He didn't have to say that. And there's nothing that says you're a great & loyal player ONLY if you play your whole career in one jersey... as much as I would have loved for him to finish in Detroit. I have nothing but love and respect for 91.

[@starina.ziczag]

Спасибо вам друзья за поддержку,для них это было важно. Из далёкой России привет вам

[@97bronx]

Federov , Bure and Mogilny. Three of the greatest ever to play in NHL

[@timeflip]

You forgot Datsyuk

[@TWTexasA1]

What a joy it was to watch Sergei play hockey and especially for the Wings. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cuckooforpokerbluffs7305]

Stevie Y and Sergei..my two favorite players ever!

[@Michigan1985]

Awwww, he has a proud mama. It's nice seeing Bowman and some of those Red Wings I grew up watching sitting in that crowd. Mike Ilitch spoiled us.

[@okyouknowwhatever]

Smoothest player ever.

[@rockinyouallnight]

Sergei was AWESOME. Shame on The Wings for letting him go.

[@benjaminblakemitchner8365]

Federov is synonymous with the long past happiest days of my life. He's inspired me from then all the way to still being an inspiration now. I was in my 20s then and now I'm 41 and I only have memories- that's all. I am very glad he's in the Hockey Hall Of Fame and I, even though I know this is impossible, wish him and all the great hockey players we had then could have eternal life. Nobody is gonna come along as smooth and exciting as him and I'd rather take my final breath and go back to the past than to be where I am now. I look around and I can't believe it's come to this. To quote Paul McCartney I Believe In Yesterday.

[@dronlaa]

👏👏👏

[@badgermacleod2037]

Yeah, I feel the same way.

[@dc1397]

What a great speaker and a great speech...

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

Avs fan here; always liked Federov, even through all the rivalry years.

[@eridan7790]

Great speech,Sergey.

[@derekh9246]

Fedorov is the best player to ever play the game! So many great memories.

[@arthurdont1478]

these guys are modern days Knights, Hockey Knighthood Forever

[@m1k3vroom]

He was always my fav player growing up, till Datsyuk showed up lol. Such a Legend!

[@KoKo-eq5tr]

👍

[@irockthered]

[@armen_ar323]

The greatest of all time. Numbers don’t do him justice. There wasn’t a flaw in his game. Greatest all around player. He would even dominate in today’s era.

[@luvslogistics1725]

I was soo lucky to catch the greatest generation of wings and watch them.

[@perfectsense3240]

He played for the Red Wings during the NHL golden era. The last true superstar in the National Hockey League. You don't see big time stars in hockey anymore that get the kind of spotlight attention that Fedorov got. From the endorsements, the drama with his personal life, cars, and women. Most importantly was his incredible talent though. Hockey was at its height back then, especially in Detroit. I'll always believe that.

[@stevemccarthy9192]

I sure miss watching Fedorov play. I miss this time period of Hockey for sure.

[@joe91IM]

I was born in Apatity and remember his father, hockey coach for boys like me) Sergey Fedorov is BEST russian born player FOREVER!

[@pauly48446]

I'll always believe Sergei is one of the greatest to play the game, but Alex Ovechkin is the best player of this era. Nobody can argue about that.

[@manu150479]

Fedorov and Datsyuk the 2 best russian Player ive ever seen !!!!!

[@ericburns4773]

Amazing talent and a class act !!!

[@johnnyyang5024]

A Champion Forever, the Red Machine, S F, congratulations bro, u deserved it, go Wings ........

[@helmedon]

C'mon Detroit. Get over him leaving. This man was the motor driving the success of his rime here. He deserves to have his 91 raised in the rafters.

[@ekimtoor]

The GOAT

[@melshanewl9294]

omg... i love his accents!

[@user-qq4zk1yt5v]

Fetisov, Larionov, Fedorov, Kozlov, Konstantinov and of course Datsyuk , it was Russian machine with wings!

[@darkheardt6658]

And Russian machine never breaks! Except with parts made in Taiwan!!

[@gevorkgk]

#91. What a player. Detroit, put that damn number up there where it belongs!!

[@joejoeq9492]

Fedyyy, love those no bucket goals back in the day.

[@Semchilli]

Detroit with love from Russia

[@williamthefloridano5290]

Happy birthday, Feds ❤️

[@user-tt3yk1jg3m]

Прекрасный человек!

[@helmedon]

Igor, Professor, come back and coach the Red Wings!

[@oOTyLeROo1000]

Hey!... Don’t people ever forget. It was the Winnipeg Jets, whom in the 70’s first starting bringing in, foreign born players. Even though GM’s thought Winnipeg was crazy! Red Wings GM even admits it. Noticing the success Winnipeg was having. Encouraged the Detroit brass.

[@davidkruse4030]

Don’t forget Winnipeg lost its team and hasn’t ever won anything

[@luvslogistics1725]

I wonder what a line of Sellanne Bure on wings and Fedorov at center would have skated like.

[@airfoilengine3799]

Legend

[@nirvanaguitar]

A true Legend. Detroit loves you! Why we haven't retired your number yet, I don't know. #Retire91 #LGRW

[@Semchilli]

Sergey spasibooo

[@user-nj8do4gi1p]

Серёга молодец.

[@klompsauce]

Best two way player ever

[@winstonchurchill624]

My mom used to love this guy. She had a jersey and I think got something signed.

[@SS-px3rs]

5 years later still no 91 retired in Detroit Fuckin Joke Detroit Maybe yzerman will get something done

[@geoffbarker5669]

I don't think his number will be retired. A retired number is not for the greatest player to wear a Red Wing uniform, but the greatest Red Wings. The holdout in 2003 when he and his agent leveraged $28M for 40 games or so. In 2008 he was offered $50M for 5 years then $40M for 4 years, $30M for 3 years...He wound up signing for $8M for 5 years with Anaheim...very selfish. When his investment advisor squandered $50M of his money, I believe it was karma for his greed....a truly great player however.....

[@lyxxor]

@@geoffbarker5669 What are you talking about? He signed with Anaheim for 40mil for 3 years

[@simonesewitt1040]

His mother is beautiful

[@friotaiocht101]

Great player....

[@richgenther3519]

I think 91 should be retired in Detroit. Federov is in the hall of Fame for God's sake

[@lyxxor]

Agree

[@damo220]

91 comments… let’s leave it at that

[@boltman6359]

Image if this dude played in the 80's with all the scoring that was going on instesd of all the clutch and grabbing that he was a part of

[@olegvasilevskiy5815]

No way to imagine. Those days, those players. Just imagine McD or somebody else of actual stars those times...

[@JudeusSamson]

His mom looks like Phyllis from The Office. I thought it was her in the thumbnail

[@MQA-hc1gt]

Anyone else book the fact she looks just like Phyllis from the office 😂😂😂😂

[@rickkarras9708]

I thought it was Phyllis from the office in the screen shot at first

[@ronan4th]

Anybody else think Federov’s mom looks like Lois from the office?

[@themichigansportstruthpodcast]

#Retire91

[@rickardagren935]

Yes RAa yes

[@MPDLR]

I wonder why Stevie Y wasn't there

[@leafyutube]

My friend says Fedorov wanted to play for the Leafs.

[@jimkennedy5202]

Did the Leafs help him escape?

[@TWTexasA1]

Seriously….😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ynotttt]

Lucky they didn’t know how bad his acceptance speech would be, he wouldn’t have been inducted. The whole room was snoozing.

[@americanpatriot8645]

If Fedorov would have just understand his roll and played his career as a Red Wing, he would have been a legend.

[@sjsj9106]

he is a legend and it wasn't just his fault. both sides were wrong

[@Djenkov]

@@sjsj9106 What happened with him? I'm not familiar with his story.

[@plasterdbastard]

I'm glad that the NHL and the hockey world outside of Russia were able to get some of these guys out and into freedom.

[@xblackcatx1312]

Now the Democtat (in reality communists) are trying to make it like the Soviet Union here.

[@mattshure9032]

But why is he talking so slowly?

[@alexmartin3143]

But his greatest accomplishment is off the ice.. Nailing Anna Kournikova..

[@arealtech2488]

Наши игроки во многом превзошли северо-американцев, но так как они не оттуда, чтобы получить признание, они там пупок свой разорвать должны, дак еще и играть на ихних же игроков, чтобы там убогие получили статистику и смогли без проблем в этот не понятно чей(не мировой, а частный) зал славы попасть! Играть их советский союз по факту научил, до этого бей беги играли! И вывозили только за счет, допинга, грязной игры и подставного судейства!

[@dronlaa]

👎 чушь

[@m82wings]

man I love the guy truly a childhood hero....but holy shit what a horrific speech lol

[@jockejocke1]

Good for falling asleep... zzzzzzz.

[@drangedhermit1]

Give him a break. English isn’t his first language and if he’s anything like me, he could have been terrified speaking in front of that many people.

[@jameswade9375]

all most as good as a canadian hockey player...D.C

[@user-td3hn3jp4t]

Дорогие костюмы, вставные зубы, пафосные лица.. Чем вам не съезд КПСС??😜