Detroit Red Wings: Who are the All-Time Top Scoring Forwards

Steve Yzerman

GP: 1,514

G: 692

A: 1,063

PTS: 1,755

Steve Yzerman was selected by Detroit 4th overall in the 1983 draft.  He played his entire 22 year career for the Red Wings.  At 21, Yzerman was named captain and at the time was the youngest captain in NHL history.  Yzerman served as captain of the Red Wings for 19 years.

In 1984, Yzerman was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.  He was named an NHL All-Star ten times.  In 1989, Yzerman was awarded the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL MVP as selected by the NHLPA.  In 1998, Yzerman won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP.  In 2000, Yzerman was awarded the Frank J. Selke Award as the NHL’s Top Defensive Forward.  In 2003, Yzerman won the Bill Masterton Trophy for NHL Sportsmanship.  In 2006, Yzerman won the Lester Patrick Trophy for his NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey.

During 20 playoff seasons, Yzerman played 196 games and scored 185 points.  As a player, Yzerman is a three time Stanley Cup Champion.

Internationally, Yzerman played in one World Junior Championship (Bronze Medal in 1983), one World Cup, one Canada Cup (Gold Medal in 1984), three World Championships (Silver Medals in 1985 and 1989), and two Olympic Games (Gold Medal in 2002).

Steve Yzerman was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009-10.  In 2013-14, Yzerman was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame.

After his retirement from playing, Yzerman has been a highly successful NHL executive.  Next season, Yzerman will begin his 3rd season as General Manager of the Red Wings.