Steve Yzerman out as GM: 'We are not where we expect to be'
The Detroit News • • sports
Key Points:
- Steve Yzerman is stepping down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, with a search underway for a new head of hockey operations that will consider both internal and external candidates.
- Yzerman will transition to a senior adviser role to team governor and CEO Chris Ilitch, remaining involved in the organization during the leadership change.
- Chris Ilitch expressed gratitude for Yzerman's contributions and emphasized the need for new leadership to restore the team's championship-caliber status.
- The future of team captain Dylan Larkin is uncertain, as his request for a trade was reportedly linked to a strained relationship with Yzerman.
- The Red Wings have not made the playoffs since 2016, and Yzerman's departure follows his recent oversight of the NHL Entry Draft, signaling a significant shift for the franchise.
