Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant is trying to make a second consecutive deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs at a time when the team he played for most of his career is struggling near the bottom of the league.
But Gallant said he thinks the Detroit Red Wings might have found the right man to help resurrect the proud franchise, which has missed the postseason three straight years. The team announced the hiring of Hall of Fame player Steve Yzerman as its general manager Friday.
“He’s a first-class guy and a real good friend,” Gallant said.