Their predecessors agree. It's a really good mix of players, a solid commitment from all aspects of the team and guys like Yzerman, willing to do whatever it takes to win. It's not whether he gets 25 points or 30 points in the playoffs. If Maltby has a career playoff and becomes a hero, Stevie's not going to get his nose out of joint. You can see that, and it's not like that on every team in the league.
Some stars generally get their nose out of joint, that's the way it goes in a lot of places.
Winning is the ultimate intoxicant. It keeps players going on Wednesday nights in January. That rush is what it's all about. You have to physically experience it to know what we're talking about. It's always very exhilarating, but it doesn't come across.