from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press,
The other guy billed as a top-four pick was Yzerman, who was listed as 5-11, 177 pounds. At a media gathering a Montreal hotel the week of the draft, Yzerman described himself as “a not very rugged player” but one who plays “a skating, play-making game. I move the puck well.” The Central Scouting Bureau described 18-year-old Yzerman as “mentally tough … great desire and attitude with excellent hockey sense … good leadership qualities.”
The Wings coveted LaFontaine because he grew up in Waterford and was considered a slam dunk to increase ticket sales.