Toews Better Than Yzerman?

At least one person believes so: Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman.

Yzerman told the Globe and Mail today that he believes Toews is better than he ever was.

Oh, did we mention that Stevie Y is also the General Manager for the Tampa Bay Lightning?

This continues the conspiracy theory of “reverse bulletin board” material that Tampa Bay is providing to Chicago.  It was started by Stamkos showering accolades on the “Chicago dynasty.”

More from the interview:

“The reality is Jonathan’s bigger, stronger – better,” the Tampa Bay Lightning general manager said. “I’m not sure I could even take him in a race, either, so he’s probably faster.

“Just a better hockey player.”

Toews goes into the Stanley Cup final against Yzerman’s Lightning with his name on the trophy twice and close to matching the long-time Detroit Red Wings captain’s mark of three titles. On Tuesday, the 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, 2013 Selke Trophy winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist brushed off the effusive praise from Yzerman.

“Steve is a very complimentary person, and I don’t think he’d say anything less than that,” Toews said. “I just take that with a grain of salt. I think everyone here knows that’s pretty much untrue, but it obviously means a lot to hear any sort of praise from a guy like that.”