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Here's why Steve Yzerman's return to Detroit Red Wings made you misty

Yzerman played for the Wings from 1983-2006, winning three Stanley Cups as captain. Elissa Robinson/DFP, Wochit

Steve Yzerman is finally coming home. No wonder Detroit Red Wings fans were crying when news broke Friday morning.

No wonder they were cheering. And celebrating. And texting and calling each other to revel.

"Did you hear?"

"Can you believe it?"

The Hall of Fame center and longtime Wings captain is taking the helm of the franchise he helped turn into Hockeytown, replacing current general manager Ken Holland.