Steve Yzerman is walking the tightrope.
At the other side of his perilous journey sits a coveted treasure — a true Stanley Cup-contending team. In order to get there, he needs to plan his steps carefully. Go too fast, and the team runs the risk of being good, but not great. Take it too slow, and the team may waste the potential of some of its best players.
Indeed, the Detroit Red Wings have officially entered the most difficult phase of the rebuild.
Drafting, developing, and building a team is the foundation.