Steve Yzerman has been named the Detroit Red Wings general manager. He stepped down from his role as the Tampa Bay Lightning general manager last September, wishing to spend more time with his family in Michigan.
Detroit’s former GM Ken Holland has been “promoted” to Senior Vice President as was announced during press conference on Friday.
Lightning chairman and governor Jeff Vinik expressed his thoughts on Steve Yzerman’s new position.
But how does it affect the Lightning? The Athletic’s Joe Smith on Yzerman’s leaving and who he might take with him [The Athletic, paid content]
Don’t be surprised if Verbeek, the Lightning’s chief pro scout, joins Yzerman in Detroit.