Yzerman knows what it would mean to be mentioned with those Islanders. All those elements abound in Detroit. The Wings have the look of a dynasty. It's clear to fans, coaches, players, general managers, anyone who appreciates the game. Bossy sees it.
Arbour sees it.
Torrey sees it. Glen Sather, the architect of the Edmonton dynasty that succeeded the Islanders, sees it. They're a class organization. They're very, very solid in all aspects of the game, and that starts with Steve Yzerman. Yzerman is their leader, but they also have a great group of character players.