No, you're just not grasping the Yzerman method/system
Y - Yap about a plan
Lead everyone to believe there is a grand master plan behind everything in order to lul everyone into trusting you.
Z - Zamboni drivers get sacked
Old blue collar polish guys will see right through your BS. Make up lies about them pissing in drains to get them canned quickly.
E - Extinguish immediate hope
Constantly remind everyone that your so called plan takes a long time, in order to dash expectations every season.
R - Reward players who can't score
Big contracts to these types will make it seem like you see something others can't. Furthering the illusion of your genius.
M - Move talented players to the minors
By keeping Berggrens and Eddogs in the minors, despite their obvious talent, you show them that YOU are in control, and no amount of talent will get them to the big league unless they play by your rules.
A - Acquire steals then give them away for nothing
Did you stumble into a trade steal like Fabbri or Walman? Trade them away for nothing or attach assets to get rid of them. If no one else saw their talent, they're probably not actually good.
N - Neglect RFAs completely
They have to sign with your team, so there is no rush to sign. Assert your dominance over them and make them doubt their own value by pretending to forget they exist.
We are on the N phase right now, so the plan is nearly complete.