“Ahhh, well, Gordie obviously on the wing, that would be one,” Yzerman said. “At center, Pavel (Datsyuk) but you couldn’t be wrong with any of the choices. The other winger, Ted Lindsay. On the back end, it would be Nick Lidstrom and Red Kelly. In net, Terry Sawchuk.”<\/p>\n
Jim Costa, 97.1 FM co-host, picked up on the obvious omission at center. Yzerman ranks second in franchise history with 1,755 points, second only to Howe’s 1,809 points.<\/p>\n
“Steve, you could be in the middle,” Costa said, laughing.<\/p>\n
“Well, yeah, you asked me to pick my team, so if I’m on your team, thanks, but I picked my team,” Yzerman said, laughing.<\/p>\n
Yzerman said there were a lot of other “great choices” at center, including Sergei Fedorov, Alex Delvecchio and Sid Abel.<\/p>\n
Yzerman also said he’s encouraged by the Red Wings’ 5-1 start heading into Wednesday’s game at Buffalo, but he feels they “can play better.”<\/p>\n
“I certainly like the 5-1 start but I don’t think we’ve played great,” Yzerman said. “I like a lot of the little things we’ve been doing well. The penalty killing seems to be on the right track and the goaltending has been solid.<\/p>\n
“Now we’re got six of seven on the road and the coach doesn’t get his matchups on line changes. The home team can put their top guys out and see if they can get an advantage. It’s important for our guys to respond.”<\/p>\n
Limited access to $15 tickets for the Centennial FanFest ends on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. The FanFest includes historic exhibits, interactive experiences, Q&A panels, watch parties, kid activities and exclusive merchandise. For details, go to detroitredwings.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n mfalkner@detroitnews.com<\/p>\n @falkner<\/p>\n Steve Yzerman’s all-time Red Wings teamRW: Gordie Howe<\/p>\n Years:\u00a025 (1946-1971)<\/p>\n Goals:\u00a0786<\/p>\n Assists:\u00a01,023<\/p>\n Points:\u00a01,809<\/p>\n Playoff points:\u00a0158<\/p>\n Stanley Cups:\u00a04 (1950, 1952, 1954, 1955)<\/p>\n Center: Pavel Datsyuk<\/p>\n Years:\u00a014 (2001-2016)<\/p>\n Games:\u00a0953<\/p>\n Goals:\u00a0314<\/p>\n Assists:\u00a0604<\/p>\n Points:\u00a0918<\/p>\n Playoff points:\u00a0113<\/p>\n Stanley Cups:\u00a02 (2002, 2008)<\/p>\n LW: Ted Lindsay<\/p>\n Years:\u00a014 (1944-1965)<\/p>\n Games:\u00a0862<\/p>\n Goals:\u00a0335<\/p>\n Assists:\u00a0393<\/p>\n Points:\u00a0728<\/p>\n Playoff points:\u00a088<\/p>\n Stanley Cups:\u00a04 (1950, 1952, 1954, 1955)<\/p>\n Defense: Nick Lidstrom<\/p>\n Years:\u00a020 (1991-2012)<\/p>\n Games:\u00a01,564<\/p>\n Goals:\u00a0264<\/p>\n Assists:\u00a0878<\/p>\n Points:\u00a01,142<\/p>\n Playoff points:\u00a0183<\/p>\n Stanley Cups:\u00a04 (1997, 1998, 2002, 2008)<\/p>\n Defense: Red Kelly<\/p>\n Years:\u00a013 (1947-1960)<\/p>\n Games:\u00a0846<\/p>\n Goals:\u00a0162<\/p>\n Assists:\u00a0310<\/p>\n Points:\u00a0472<\/p>\n Playoff points:\u00a037<\/p>\n Stanley Cups:\u00a04 (1950, 1952, 1954, 1955)<\/p>\n Goalie: Terry Sawchuk<\/p>\n Years:\u00a014 (1950-1969)<\/p>\n Games:\u00a0734<\/p>\n Wins:\u00a0350<\/p>\n Losses:\u00a0245<\/p>\n Ties:\u00a0132<\/p>\n GAV:\u00a02.44<\/p>\n Shutouts:\u00a085<\/p>\n Playoff record:\u00a046-37<\/p>\n Stanley Cups:\u00a03 (1952, 1954, 1955)<\/p>\n
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