Taking the General Manager’s gig in Tampa Bay has not diminished the love of number 19 at all for Detroit Red Wings fans. Yzerman announced yesterday that he was stepping down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning effective immediately.
First and foremost Steve Yzerman has one year left on his contract and will slide into a senior advisory role with the Lightning until his contract expires. It is being reported Steve told the Tampa Bay players during a meeting prior to the announcement, he was moving back to Detroit to be closer to his family.