Detroit — The rumor mill just got fired up to maximum level.
And it’ll be churning for quite some time.
Steve Yzerman, the Hall of Famer and former Red Wings captain, on Tuesday stepped down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning after eight seasons — a staggering development with training camps set to open around the NHL.
Yzerman’s assistant, Julien BriseBois, was promoted to the position as Tampa’s general manager.
Yzerman will take on an advisory role in the Lightning organization.
“This change is important for me, which will allow me to spend more time with my family,” Yzerman said at Tuesday’s press conference in Tampa, Fla.