Yzerman inspires many prospects

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”

MAX CAMPBELL (OHA-B, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #103)

Wears jersey #19 because of NHL players Joe Sakic, Steve Yzerman, Joe Thornton and others

TREVOR CANN (OHL, Goaltender, North American Goaltender, Ranked #2)

if he could have dinner with any three people he would choose cyclist Lance Armstrong along with former NHL All-Stars Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman - “I can admire how hard they have worked and can learn from them”

ANDREW CLARK (WHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #77)

Most memorable hockey game watched: Game #7 of the 1996 Western Conference Semifinals between Detroit and St. Louis – Steve Yzerman scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime… if he could have dinner with anyone he would choose: Steve Yzerman – “he is my favorite hockey player of all-time”

MITCH FADDEN (WHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #51)

If he could invite any three people to dinner he would choose: Joe Sakic – “he has been my favorite player since I was three”, Steve Yzerman –“he has done so much for the game, he’s a great leader and has been a captain since he was 19” and Wayne Gretzky – ” he is the best player to play the game”

MATT FILLIER (QMJHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #49)

If he could invite any three people to dinner he would choose: Steve Yzerman – “for leadership advice”, Kenny Chesney – “I love his music” and Tiger Woods “he’s at the top of his game”… favorites include: Calgary Flames (NHL team), Steve Yzerman (NHL player), shot low blocker (shootout move), NHL 2007 (video game), CMT Chevy Top 20 (TV show), Country (music), Adam Sandler (actor), Jessica Alba (actress) and Mystery Alaska (movie).

OLIVIER FORTIER (QMJHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #44)

If he could invite any three people to dinner he would choose:Wayne Gretzky, Lance Armstrong and Steve Yzerman “because they are winners and I admire them.”

SAM GAGNER (OHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #6)

If he could have dinner with any three people they would be: former NHL All-Stars Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Steve Yzerman.

ZACH HAMILL (WHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #9)

If he could have dinner with any three people they would be: Terry Fox, former Detroit Red Wings’ great Steve Yzerman and Wayne Gretzky.

NICK LARSON (USHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #109)

If he could have dinner with any three people he would choose: Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong and Steve Yzerman – “all three are driven to be the best at what they do”

DREW LEBLANC (USHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #86)

Wears jersey #19 for his favorite all-time player Steve Yzerman… patterns his game after Yzerman because “he is a true team player/captain and he was always Detroit’s best player.”

OSCAR MOLLER (WHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #20)

Favorites include: 45 (number), Boston Bruins (NHL team), Steve Yzerman and Jarome Iginla (NHL players)

RILEY NASH (BCHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #64)

patterns his game after former Detroit Red Wings’ great Steve Yzerman – “he sees the ice well, moves the puck, can finish and is solid defensively” … If he could invite any three people to dinner they would be: Steve Yzerman – “tremendous leader and my favorite player”, George Bush – “one of the most powerful people in the world” and Bobby Orr – “greatest player to ever play the game and my dad would be in awe”

JOHN NEGRIN (WHL, Defense, North American Skater, Ranked #85)

If he could invite any one to dinner he would choose: Tiger Woods, Bobby Orr and Steve Yzerman…

JAMES O’BRIEN (WCHA, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #38)

If he could have dinner with any three people he would choose his three favorite athletes: Steve Yzerman, Tiger Woods and Wayne Gretzky

CASEY PIERRO-ZABOTEL (BCHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #75)

If he had the chance to invite anyone to dinner he would choose:Wayne Gretzky, Steve Yzerman and Mario Lemieux – “they are all good hockey players and good leaders”

COLTON SCEVIOUR (WHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #96)

If he could have dinner with any three people he would choose his all-time favorite player Steve Yzerman, “the best to ever play the sport”,Wayne Gretzky and singer Taylor Swift because “I really like her music and she isn’t bad on the eyes”

BRETT SONNE (WHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #94)

He would invite Steve Yzerman, Jessica Simpson and God to dinner if he had the chance…

NICK SPALING (OHL, Forward, North American Skater, Ranked #24)

If he could have dinner with any three people he would choose:Wayne Gretzky, Steve Yzerman and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin because “they are all great hockey players”

KYLE TURRIS (BCHL, Foward, North American Skater, Ranked #1)

Wears #19 because of his favorite player, former Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman and because it was the number his dad wore – his father was a dominant player in the Western Lacrosse League for many years captaining the Vancouver Burrards in his prime… patterns his game after Steve Yzerman – “he’s a great all-around player and a leader that is modest”… credits his parents and Burnaby Express coach Rick Lanz for having the most influence on his career because of their support… his pre-game ritual always includes a cold shower… if he could have dinner with any three people they would be: boxing great Muhammad Ali – “he was much more than a boxer”, Neil Armstrong – “to learn what it was like to walk on the moon” and Steve Yzerman – “he’s my favorite player”

Joe Sakic had 28 results. Wayne Gretzky was in 55 responses.

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