magicaldatsyuk 6 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 noooooooooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman191 37 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 That really sucks. Good luck to Yzerman; I truly hope he excels in his new role as GM. I hope he can someday return to Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 I don't know how much he can do to turn that mess around in one year -- maybe have a heart to heart with Vinny Lecavalier and use the old Stevie Y magic to get him to stop being a useless hanger-on and start being the 50 goal man he can be. In any event, you are Detroit's favorite son, Steve, and we wish you best of luck in all your future endeavors -- until the time comes for you to return home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 I think his first move should be to trade Hedman to Detroit as a friendly good-bye gesture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 I don't know how much he can do to turn that mess around in one year -- maybe have a heart to heart with Vinny Lecavalier and use the old Stevie Y magic to get him to stop being a useless hanger-on and start being the 50 goal man he can be. In any event, you are Detroit's favorite son, Steve, and we wish you best of luck in all your future endeavors -- until the time comes for you to return home! Inheriting Steven Stamkos & Victor Hedman is a start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 I REALLY hate to see Stevie go, but he has a lot of good young players to start off with, he gets to pick his own coach, and he gets to live it up in Florida. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. There's no question who my second favorite team is now. On a somewhat related note, isn't it ironic that he went to the Lightning? The Wings are red/white, the Lightning are blue/black (the exact opposite colors). His best player has the same first name (except he's called Steven, not Steve or Stevie) and has the same two numbers, except in reverse (91). Its like Yzerman went to the bizarro Wings. haha, interesting way to look at it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Congrats to Stevie on finding employment in the current job market. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Congrats to Stevie on finding employment in the current job market. I know you're just being silly, but come on, it's not like he was sitting around collecting unemployment here Inheriting Steven Stamkos & Victor Hedman is a start. yea, no kidding and a #6 this year... plus he still has those 2 guys, what were their names? Oh yea, that St. Louis and Lecavalier character... They could turn around quickly with the right coaching staff... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Godspeed, Steve! We will always love you! PS I'm on the lookout for Lightning Jerseys with "Yzerman 19" on the back!!! Absolutely not. I support him and wish him great success in Tampa, but that jersey should never get made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) I know you're just being silly, but come on, it's not like he was sitting around collecting unemployment here Half silly, half serious. It's great for Stevie to move up in the hockey world because I'm sure being in the shadow of Holland this whole time has been a great but anxious time for him. He's a leader and a competitor and now he gets the chance to show his stuff. I don't know the current ownership situation there, but I'm praying this team doesn't have the problems that Phoenix has had recently and that Stevie molds a great team...in the East. Edited May 25, 2010 by BleedRed&White Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave 31 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 F*&^ You Kenny!!!!!...seriously though, Tampa Bay fanbase just increased by 17000% Good Luck Stevie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 I know you're just being silly, but come on, it's not like he was sitting around collecting unemployment here Half silly, half serious. It's great for Stevie to move up in the hockey world because I'm sure being in the shadow of Holland this whole time has been a great but anxious time for him. He's a leader and a competitor and now he gets the chance to show his stuff. I don't know the current ownership situation there, but I'm praying this team doesn't have the problems that Phoenix has had recently and that Stevie molds a great team...in the East. They actually have a reasonable fan base and revenue stream there (most likely due to the aforementioned transplants down there from the north) and the new owner has made it very clear that he is taking a hands off approach and will let the GM make the hockey decisions - http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/new-tampa-bay-lightning-owner-jeff-vinik-not-flashy-and-thats-good/1077885 (good read by the way) It really looks like the perfect GM job to be honest and I'm surprised the list of candidates wasn't longer - that is unless it was always going to be Nonis or Yzerman or bust in the first place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 I'm not nearly as sad/mad as I thought I would be. A year ago I would have told you that this would never happen, but after the Olympics and rumblings of Holland and company signing extensions, I realized it was inevitable. Tampa has certainly bolted up to one of my favourite teams now. Look forward to see what he can do, and of course, is inevitable return to the Wings :wink: On a somewhat related note, isn't it ironic that he went to the Lightning? The Wings are red/white, the Lightning are blue/black (the exact opposite colors). His best player has the same first name (except he's called Steven, not Steve or Stevie) and has the same two numbers, except in reverse (91). Its like Yzerman went to the bizarro Wings. Technically green is the opposite of red :tongue: But nice observation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 I'm not nearly as sad/mad as I thought I would be. A year ago I would have told you that this would never happen, but after the Olympics and rumblings of Holland and company signing extensions, I realized it was inevitable. Tampa has certainly bolted up to one of my favourite teams now. Look forward to see what he can do, and of course, is inevitable return to the Wings :wink: Technically green is the opposite of red :tongue: But nice observation On the color wheel, yes, in the terms of opposition colors (team blue v. team red), it's very accurate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Is there anyone on Stevie's wish list for head coach? Wonder if Jacques Demers is on Stevie's speed dial? Well, he's currently a Canadian Senator... so I'm pretty sure he's out of the running... I'm really interested to see who he hires as coach... I wonder what the odds are of a guy like Hitchcock? Edited May 25, 2010 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Is there anyone on Stevie's wish list for head coach? Wonder if Jacques Demers is on Stevie's speed dial? What about Barry Smith? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Does Demers still work for RDS?...Even if he does it's still close to home...Kinda hard to help run a country when you're 1500 miles away. I'd say the chances are pretty high - wasn't Hitch involved with the mens team this past Olympics?...I honestly can't think of anyone else that Yzerman would want. EDIT - Barry Smith?...Ted Nolan?...Barry Melrose exactly... plus all the constant travel associated with being a coach, the job on RDS allows him to be stationary and stay within the country's boundaries... I think any of those (Hitchcock, Smith, Nolan) with the exception of Melrose (which I'm about 99% sure you did in jest) would be great choices... What about Barry Smith? I would imagine that a call will at least be made to see if he wants to interview... Edited May 25, 2010 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Well, I can't say I'm not bummed to see him go, but I wish him all the good luck and success in the world. I think they have the beginnings of what could be a pretty darn good team, so I hope Stevie can take them there. And hey, my thought is, at least he went to a team I didn't really care about either way before, so now I have no problem rooting for them! Just imagine if he'd gone to the Flyers (not that they have an opening, but y'know)... :shudders: Go Lightning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 What about Barry Smith? What about Barry Melrose? No, wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Sad for us, but awesome from Stevie. I'm sure he'll do a great job, and maybe come back to GM here for the wings later. Excited to see what he does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmubronco420 25 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Absolutely not. I support him and wish him great success in Tampa, but that jersey should never get made. why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Stevie Y will forever be a Red Wing. I am happy for him and wish him the best of luck with his new GM position as much as I wish he waited out Holland. He is ready to be a GM so i understand why he took the job. 1 lookalive07 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Im a tad bummed, but at the same time glad to see him have an opportunity to be a GM of a team in the east and not a rival west team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Wow... I mean I'm happy for Steve and everything, but I really thought he would be a Red Wing for life. For me, this is devastating news... Stevie should be our GM, or atleast our assistant GM. Man this blows... 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 In 15 minutes, can watch the stream here: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=616&id=70578&navid=DL (Click on Live.. Right now the stream isnt up but a splashscreen_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
