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Steve Yzerman's return to Red Wings would have made Mr. I proud

New Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman has high regard for coach Jeff Blashill. Filmed April 19, 2019 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch and Steve Yzerman, the team’s new general manager, were up on a stage, posing for pictures after a magical moment in franchise history.

The long, lost son has returned.

“I’m very, very happy,” Marian Ilitch said, watching them. “I was just hanging onto my two boys… I’m ecstatic. This is the best thing that has happened to me lately.”

It’s the best thing that has happened to the Wings, lately.