Steve Yzerman talks about the state of the Red Wings' rebuild. Filmed Sept. 13, 2019 in Traverse City. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
TRAVERSE CITY — Steve Yzerman joked it was one of his better quotes.
He is at his first training camp as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, 36 years after his first one as a top prospect. On June 8, 1983, when the Wings drafted Yzerman at fourth overall, he was asked about making the team and replied: "They’re rebuilding.