Report: Detroit to name Steve Yzerman as GM

[BringBack19 110]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.clickondetroit.com/sports/report-detroit-red-wings-to-introduce-steve-yzerman-as-general-manager

 

He has been brought back, time for a new screen name... Maybe BringBackStanley20?

 

Edited April 19, 2019 by BringBack19
Adding press conference info

[Firehawk 305]

Wow! Yay!

[krsmith17 7,191]

9 minutes ago, BringBack19 said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.clickondetroit.com/sports/report-detroit-red-wings-to-introduce-steve-yzerman-as-general-manager

 

He has been brought back, time for a new screen name... Maybe BringBackStanley20?

 

Beat me to it.

Big news!

[xtrememachine1 795]

I double and triple checked to make sure this wasn't a joke this morning.  I had a really strong feeling this was going to happen, but still I'm pretty excited!

[Dabura 12,228]

WOW!

45 minutes ago, krsmith17 said:

Big news!

Understatement! lol

[krsmith17 7,191]

2 minutes ago, xtrememachine1 said:

I double and triple checked to make sure this wasn't a joke this morning.  I had a really strong feeling this was going to happen, but still I'm pretty excited!

Yeah, I've been saying for weeks this was "guaranteed" to happen, but still pretty pumped to see it becoming "official"...

[Bolgar 62]

Geez, that will be the end of an era, for sure. Welcome home, Captain!

[DBR 12]

Sooooo excited!!!  I can't wait for this he presser!!!  Welcome home Stevie!!!!!!!

[krsmith17 7,191]

 

[amato 3,210]

Pretty fitting that Yzerman is being announced as GM on 4/19/19. What a Good Friday! 

[kickazz 5,459]

Lots of people called this like 4 years ago when both Yzerman and Holland signed reflective contract extensions. 

This was the plan all along. He was assistant here went to Tampa and got the experience in Tampa he needed. 

Usually don’t leave your family here to go work somewhere else if it’s long term.

This move is fan service for the most part, but Yzerman is also a good GM so it all works out in the end.

Edited April 19, 2019 by kickazz

[greenrebellion 415]

Amazing!!! So pumped for the future. 

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

Shocker  

[F.Michael 4,590]

38 minutes ago, amato said:

Pretty fitting that Yzerman is being announced as GM on 4/19/19. What a Good Friday! 

 

[Akakabuto 1,831]

TODAY IS OUR INDEPENDENCE DAY!

[arag 308]

What a way to start Friday! Welcome back Steve !!! 

[AtlantaHotWings 1,080]

I am not so sure I want a GM whose team got swept in the first round...Just kidding...

Now I wonder how fast Tampa screams tampering. 

Holy crap this is sooo lining up ...

#Number of cup rings/Retired Jersey number/Playing Jersey number  

 

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[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

That didnt take long.

So thank Columbus I guess?

Wow TB loses in one of the biggest playoff upsets ever and 2 days later loses Yzerman. Ouch. Sucks to be u right now.

[F.Michael 4,590]

9 minutes ago, AtlantaHotWings said:

I am not so sure I want a GM whose team got swept in the first round...Just kidding...

Now I wonder how fast Tampa screams tampering. 

I honestly believe he'll get 'released' from his contract pretty soon (if he hasn't been already).

They seem to have a legit owner, and front office who have their $hit together (regardless of their early demise).

[LeftWinger 5,036]

They'll compensate Tampa with a 3rd round pick.

I am so excited about this. We all have been expecting this, but it doesn't make it less exciting. The prodigal son has returned! My excitement for this team has just multiplied by 10000%, litterally, my hands are shaking. I haven't had much to be excited about, especially with the 1 year coming up, but this makes me happy. 

...on a side note, how long until he puts #91 in the rafters? Also, the season ticket phone lines have crashed by now I expect!

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

6 minutes ago, LeftWinger said:

They'll compensate Tampa with a 3rd round pick.

I am so excited about this. We all have been expecting this, but it doesn't make it less exciting. The prodigal son has returned! My excitement for this team has just multiplied by 10000%, litterally, my hands are shaking. I haven't had much to be excited about, especially with the 1 year coming up, but this makes me happy. 

...on a side note, how long until he puts #91 in the rafters? Also, the season ticket phone lines have crashed by now I expect!

Isn't that the owner's decision?

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

2 minutes ago, Hockeymom1960 said:

Isn't that the owner's decision?

I think Chris Ilitch lets Ben Franklin make most of his decisions. If u know what i mean.

[LeftWinger 5,036]

So, what is his first move? Just like a few have us have mentioned, he's probably been evaluating the team throughout the season, so he may have some ideas already. 

Also, he must be a fan of Blashill or I'm sure he would've not have been extended. Stevie probably was involved in that decision.

[Dabura 12,228]

18 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

That didnt take long.

So thank Columbus I guess?

Wow TB loses in one of the biggest playoff upsets ever and 2 days later loses Yzerman. Ouch. Sucks to be u right now.

 

[LeftWinger 5,036]

4 minutes ago, Hockeymom1960 said:

Isn't that the owner's decision?

Ultimately I'm sure it is, but if Yzerman highly recommends it, I'm sure his opinion would hold a ton of water! I hope it happens, it needs to.