Steve Yzerman out as Detroit Red Wings general manager
Detroit Free Press • • sports
Key Points:
- Steve Yzerman has stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings and will transition to an advisory role with the team.
- The announcement comes three months after the Red Wings missed the playoffs for the 10th consecutive year, including seven seasons under Yzerman since April 2019.
- The Red Wings have initiated a search for a new head of hockey operations to replace Yzerman.
- Yzerman's tenure faced challenges, including the team's prolonged playoff drought and recent trade request from captain Dylan Larkin.
- Assistant general managers Kris Draper and Sean Horcoff have supported Yzerman during his time as GM.
