Pat Verbeek's long association with Steve Yzerman played a key role in Verbeek being named general manager of the Anaheim Ducks.
That organization's gain is a loss for the Detroit Red Wings, one Yzerman could look to fill from within. But Verbeek leaving to run his own team ultimately reflects well on Yzerman, because the two have worked closely together for nearly two decades spanning two Stanley Cup champion franchises.