On Friday afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings officially announced Steve Yzerman as their new Executive VP and General Manager.
Detroit #RedWings Governor, President and CEO Christopher Ilitch today announced that Steve Yzerman has been named Executive VP & GM responsible for all hockey operations and that Ken Holland has been promoted to Senior VP and will serve as a senior advisor to hockey operations. pic.twitter.com/klxWolMruX
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 19, 2019
Confirmed. pic.twitter.com/a8HSDMB8cT
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 19, 2019
Steve Yzerman, the new general manager of the Detroit #RedWings, makes his first statement in his new role. pic.twitter.com/URpiMScrBN
— Michael Caples (@michaelcaples) April 19, 2019
Steve Yzerman says he learned so much from Kern Holland, as player and in front office, learned from "his incredible work ethic … I'm glad he is here. I will be relying heavily on his expertise and opinion."
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) April 19, 2019
Steve Yzerman cautions everyone "it will take time" to get Red Wings back to Cup contender.
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) April 19, 2019
Marian Ilitch, Kris Draper and Henrik Zetterberg among those here to welcome Steve Yzerman back. pic.twitter.com/8tlwdfjXKd
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) April 19, 2019
Yzerman speaks highly of core, naming Larkin, Mantha, Athanasiou, Bertuzzi .. exciting prospects in Zadina, Veleno.
Says Wings have "Excellent young coach in Jeff Blashill"— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) April 19, 2019
New Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman says "lots of things in place … imperative we continue to draft and develop. … This will take time."
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) April 19, 2019
Yzerman: We have an excellent young coach in Jeff Blashill. I look forward to working with Jeff.
— Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) April 19, 2019
Yzerman: Much like in the early part of my career there are ups and downs. This is an excellent opportunity and I appreciate all of your support. We're gonna do things the right way.
— Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) April 19, 2019
When I left for Tampa my goal was to win a Stanley Cup. I wasn't thinking beyond that – I really enjoyed working there.
— Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) April 19, 2019
#RedWings Yzerman on adding to front office “I have some ideas on what I want to do.” Says he hasn’t made any decisions on possible additions
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) April 19, 2019
