Steve Yzerman didn’t wait his turn to be the General Manager of the Red Wings. He chose to take over the Tampa Bay Lightning. “If he had waited for Holland to retire or be fired and turned down other opportunities, he could still be sitting in the Red Wings front office waiting for the call. The grass isn’t always greener, but for a General Manager in Waiting, it’s sure can be worth the risk to jump the fence for a chance.” [Raw Charge]
Captain Steven Stamkos won’t be playing in the CHL alumni game, but does report that he’s doing well.