Embed from Getty Images When the Detroit Red Wings introduced Steve Yzerman as team general manager back in April, Yzerman spoke at length about how he trusts his scouts. While the Wings legend does his own scouting, he values his scouts and counts on them heavily for input. Steve Yzerman made the choice to release…
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Detroit Red Wings: The Yzerman way
Embed from Getty Images Steve Yzerman worked wonders for a rebuilding Tampa Bay Lightning team and organization. He did it through shrewd trades, contract buyouts and outstanding draft picks. Yzerman has recently said he does not believe you can build a team through free agency. So how does one of the best general managers in…
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman does not think you can “build a team through free agency”
Embed from Getty Images On April 19, 2019, Steve Yzerman was named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He outlined his plans for getting the Red Wings closer to competitive hockey again. Yzerman’s main theme was patience. Given the salary cap room the Detroit Red Wings have fans and media were taken back. When…
Who could stay and who could go on the Detroit Red Wings roster
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings, new general manager Steve Yzerman, with solid prospects and a lot of salary cap room likely will be looking to make some moves to improve his roster. Yzerman said at his introductory press conference to not expect any big, splashy moves early in his tenure, he wants…
Steve Yzerman has hired Pat Verbeek as an assistant general manager for the Detroit Red Wings
Embed from Getty Images In latest in what has been a series of front office shakeups that include Ken Holland accepting the general manager position in Edmonton, Detroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman has brought his right hand man from Tampa Bay with him. In what is a very good…
Highlights from Steve Yzerman’s press conference
Embed from Getty Images Steve Yzerman mania has swept across the entire State of Michigan and his return to the Detroit Red Wings has sent ripples across the NHL. His introduction as Red Wings executive vice president and general manger yesterday doubled as a coming home celebration as well. The prodigal son returns, a fitting…
Welcome home Stevie Y
Embed from Getty Images Perhaps one of the worst kept secrets in the NHL is out. At a 3:00 pm press conference the Detroit Red Wings are set to announce former Red Wings legend, 20 year captain, 3-time Stanley Cup Champion and NHL Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman as the teams general manager. The Sporting…
Christopher Ilitch mum of possible Detroit Red Wings reunion with Steve Yzerman
Embed from Getty Images In case you missed it. Before NHL training camps opened on the 2018-19 season Tampa Bay Lightning general manger Steve Yzerman announced he was stepping down. Not only did he announce it he said he was headed back to Detroit. Causing a frenzy in Motown. Stating he was tired of trying…
