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Originally Posted by Detroiter

Scotty wasn't around when Yzerman was at his best so he doesn't know much about Yzerman. He was ready to trade Yzerman for basically a bag of pucks....

Again, you overstate your case with silly exaggerations. I know you're making a point, but the reason why Yzerman didn't get traded was because the organization WAS NOT willing to give him away for nothing. They wanted a ton in return, but weren't going to get it. I posted this article on page 2. I'll post it again.

Was Yzerman almost traded?
Filed Under (My Favorites, Management) by Christy Hammond
The Detroit News had a great roundtable discussion with the big names in the Detroit Red Wings management including the team owner, GM, assistant GM, and VP. One of the many topics discussed was Yzerman.News: How close was Steve Yzerman to being traded?
Devellano: There were talks. Steve Yzerman knows that. I’ve told him that. But as I told Stevie, even while it was going on, ‘Look, Steve, if you’re going to be dealt to Ottawa, we have to get something real good now to replace you and a whole lot more for the future.’ Ottawa couldn’t deliver on it. I don’t even think they could pay the contract, could they, Scotty?
Bowman: No, I don’t think so. I remember Jimmy saying, ‘You’re just spinning your wheels, because Mike Ilitch would never trade Steve Yzerman.’ And I remember Mike coming to me after my first year here — because Steve got injured that year — and saying, ‘You haven’t even seen what this guy can do.’
News: Did it ever come to your desk, Mr. Ilitch?
Ilitch: No, and I didn’t want it to come. (Laughter.) I’d heard the rumblings, but…