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Posted by Jason Spezza on January 10, 2008 I’m excited to see Steve Yzerman is being honoured here this weekend. Mario Lemieux was No. 1 and Steve Yzerman was 1A for me growing up. They were my two favourite players. My uncle played junior with Yzerman, so I got to meet him when I was a kid. I’ve got pictures of me when I was a kid with Yzerman. He’s always been a guy that was kind of close to my heart that way. For him to be in the building and to get inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, that’s another great honour for him. I definitely look up to him. Steve was an offensive guy, he was pretty good with the puck and he played pretty hard. Toward the end of his career, he won a lot of Stanley Cups. He took a lot of criticism early in his career, but it didn’t seem to bug him too much. He found a way to become a winner, he was a great captain and just a good guy to look up to. Everyone’s already talking about Saturday’s game against Detroit. When we play Toronto and Montreal, it’s usually a big game and Buffalo’s become a big rivalry for us. This is just something else to look forward to on the schedule, because we don’t play Detroit that much. Both teams are first in their conference, so it makes it extra special that way. Any time you play a good team, you want to show them you’re a good club, too. There’s a little bit extra that goes into it, but it’s not like if you lose, you’re out, and if you win, you’re in. You don’t want to put too much stock into it, but you definitely want to show them you’re a good hockey club. It is more than just another game, but it’s not like we’re looking ahead to it and not worrying about other games. When we get to it, I’m sure it’ll be an exciting game, being that it’s on a Saturday night. The final all-star rosters get announced on Friday. It’s definitely something you want to be a part of and you want to get recognized in that light. For sure, I’m looking forward to seeing what happens, but I won’t lose sleep over it. I’ve done all the work I can do up to now. If they pick you, it’s because of what you’ve done already. |
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Hey Spezza
Hope everything goes well against Detroit it’s too bad that they weren't in Ottawa the last year Yzerman was on the team seeing as he is and O-town boy.
Good luck making the All Star team, I definitely voted for you.
Keep it up Guys... Go Sens Go
Posted by: Chelsea Marie | January 10, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Good luck against Buffalo & Detroit. I know the whole team will be playing extra hard just to give the Red Wings a loss.
Go Sens Go
Posted by: Craig W | January 10, 2008 at 05:12 PM
If it's any help, I voted for you a lot for the all-star team roster :)
Posted by: N | January 10, 2008 at 05:35 PM
Very excited for this saturday's game! It'd be a very interesting one to watch, I bet, top 2 teams in the league facing off against each other. All the best to you and the rest of the team :D GO SENS!!!
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Posted by: HeavyMetalHockeyChick | January 10, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Hey Spezz, great post, you remind me of stevie y, and your # 19 too!..looking forward to the sens vs. detroit, hope you score:) good luck
Posted by: Sarah | January 10, 2008 at 07:42 PM
I voted for you, Alfie, Heater (and Phillips and Redden) for the All-Star game TONS of times, hopefully my hard work will pay off for you guys haha. But whether you are all included or not, I'm so very proud to live in Ottawa and have the Senators for my home team. It's easy to feel proud with such amazing players on the team! Congratulations on everything you have accomplished!
Posted by: Ashley Roos | January 11, 2008 at 12:28 AM
I was lucky enough to meet Steve Yzerman at CHEO with the Stanley Cup after he won it for the first time with Detroit. I must say that he was a class act and that I had never been happier in meeting an NHL player. I would love to be there on Saturday when the Sens and Wings go at it. But i'm very happy for Steve and the fact that he's being recognized for all his work in Hockey. Congrats.
Posted by: Robert Jr | January 11, 2008 at 07:38 AM
you're gonna be in the all star game after all. CONGRATULATIONSSSSSS!!!!!!! i'm really stoked that you, heater and alfie are all gonna be in it :D
Posted by: HeavyMetalHockeyChick | January 11, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Congratulations on being named to the All Star team Jason. You and Heatley both deserve it. (Alfie too!!)
Posted by: Kathie | January 11, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Congrats on being chosen for the All-star roster! That must feel great.
We'll be at Scotiabank place cheering you on as usual on Saturday!
Posted by: Jen | January 11, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Hey Spez! Congrats on being named to the All-Star team roster. It will be great to watch you, Alfie and Heater all together in that game:) I'm also looking forward to the Red Wings game and will be in the stands cheering you guys on! GO SENS GO!
Posted by: Tanya | January 11, 2008 at 04:32 PM
well id like to say CONGRATZ 4 making the all stars!! i totally voted for ya! and i also respect steve because i remember getting swim lessons at nepean sportsplex there and id always see his picture on the wall. and i gained more respect for him when i did a project of him...so go sens!! beat them wings..but also kudos to stevie yzerman...
Posted by: Gabby | January 11, 2008 at 09:20 PM
What a FANTASTIC team effort against the Red Wings! You guys really put on a clinic out there! If you play like that, I honestly think you are unbeatable (even with the zebras' calls). Yzerman's comments on CBC about both teams were very balanced and fair, especially considering his job with the Red Wings. He's a class act and nice to see him get some home-town praise. I only hope Heater isn't hurt- give him our best!
And congrats on making the All-Star team. I was looking forward to watching at least one all-Sens line during the game. But I guess we'll see. It certainly is time you made it to the All-Stars, so congrats again!
Posted by: Tony V | January 13, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Hey Jason, I just want to let you know that I picked you in my hockey pool and you're doing amazing. Keep up the great work. What an unbelievable line you guys have, with you Alffy and Heatley, it's pretty ridiculous that my favorite team my whole life gets a line like that. I'm really happy you guys are owning all those other chumps, and great going beating Detroit, you guys proved that you're the best team and this year is your year to win the cup. :)
Posted by: Pavel Lubanski | January 13, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Hey Spezz, congrats on the all star i voted for all the sens a bunch of times. also congrats on beating detroit. Steve Yzerman getting inducted was great and it's good to see the impact he had on other players in the league. Good luck vs the islanders
Posted by: Reema | January 13, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Hey Spezz!!
Congrats on being named to the All-star team! All the Sens on the ballot got my vote several times.
I am originally from the Napean area and am so proud that one of the hockey greats is from my hometown. It was so great to see Yzerman drop the puck on Saturday and to see the fans cheer him on. He really is an insparation to us all.
Hope you are feeling better after last nights hit and are able to play tomorrow night. The team needs you!
Posted by: Sam Naish | January 14, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Hey Spezza!
Congrats on the Allstar team. I have to say I had a hard time choosing sides for this game. I have been a Wings fan since day one. But I've always rooted for the Sens as well. It was a great game to watch, both teams put on an excellent show. Seeing Stevie Y at the game was awesome, especially with the way the crowd reacted.
Again congrats on the Allstar team.
Posted by: Mike A | January 15, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Hey Jason;
I am so happy that you are getting better acquainted with shooting. You have such a great style, and you are a joy to watch out there. This post is late, but that pause against Carolina was just priceless. II am loving your hit record as well. Good luck and have fun in Atlanta with the All Stars. You need anyone to carry your equipment that weekend?
Posted by: Fred Goertzen | January 18, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Hey Spezza!
Congrats on the Allstar team,I voted for you,Dany,Alfie,Redden and Phillips....So can you say to Dany happy birthday from me?
Thanks and good luck
Posted by: Marketka | January 22, 2008 at 02:33 AM
go sens go
Posted by: benjamin | April 24, 2008 at 05:34 PM