Retire #19, October 2006

"Thank You Steve Yzerman for all the memories"

"could not agree more..."

"One of the greatest players to ever play the game, the best Red Wing of all time, and my favorite NHL player to ever lace up the skates."

"This is a no brainer! Steve Yzerman will be so missed for time to come. He is Detroit. He is Hockeytown. WE owe him now for his sacrifices."

"no need just do it."

"В"

"Thanks for all the years as a Red Wing. It is not the norm and we are grateful for all that you have done. You are a definite leader and it would be a shame if your jersey wasn't retired at the home opener when all your fans can be there."

"not only retire the number but add the C to the jersey, there is ONLY 1 Captain!"

"All the times you played through pain to give your team a chance will never be forgotten."

"If anybody has earned this, then its Stevie! Retire the "C" with his number!"

"Thanks for 23 years of greatness, Stevie!"

"Retire #19 at the home opener. He deserves it"

"Mr. Yzerman, you were simply the strongest all-around talent of your generation, which includes people like Bryan Trottier, Guy Carbonneau, famed #'s 66 and 99 and even your impressive ex-teammate Sergei Federov. I remember reading a newspaper report in t"

"Has to happen on opening night!"

"I can't believe anyone would think even for a short while not to do it. He deserves to be honored this way, as someone who did so much for Red Wings, Detroit and hockey fans around the world!"