fb
Friday, February 7, 2025
HomeDetroit Red WingsRed Wings News ReportsHistory suggests when Steve Yzerman will hire Red Wings' head coach

History suggests when Steve Yzerman will hire Red Wings’ head coach


Who will Steve Yzerman hire to be the next head coach of the Detroit Red Wings?

That is a question that everybody has been debating ever since the conclusion of the 2021-22 season when Yzerman officially announced his decision to move on from former Red Wings head coach, Jeff Blashill.

Now, we are just one day away from July and we still do not know who Yzerman will name as Blashill's replacement, though there have certainly been plenty of guesses.

History suggests when Steve Yzerman will hire Red Wings' head coach

In an article published on Thursday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press took a look at Steve Yzerman's history of announcing big moves and she believes the decision could come over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

From Detroit Free Press:

On July 3, 2006 (a Monday), Yzerman announced his retirement after 22 seasons. “The Captain” was surrounded by former Wings greats Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay at the event; team owner Mike Ilitch also was there, as was Jimmy Devellano, the former general manager who in 1983 drafted Yzerman at No. 4. 

So the precedent has been set for upending America's birthday with a fireworks-worthy presser. Complicating matters a bit this year is the fact that Yzerman is among the Wings front-office personnel scheduled to depart Monday for Montreal, in advance of the July 7-8 draft. But he could delay his departure by a day.

If what St. James is suggesting happens, we will have some extra fireworks in Detroit on this Fouth of July holiday weekend!

 

 

W.G. Brady
W.G. Brady
W.G. Brady is a Detroit-based journalist who has been covering the Detroit sports scene for Detroit Sports Nation for several years. He is in his early 30s and has a wealth of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, W.G. has established himself as a respected and knowledgeable journalist known for his in-depth coverage of the teams and athletes in Detroit. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for sports, W.G. has become a go-to source for fans and readers looking for the latest news and analysis on the Detroit sports scene. He has a good reputation in the sports community and is respected for his unbiased coverage of sports events. W.G. is known for his ability to uncover hidden stories and provide unique perspectives on the teams and athletes he covers. He has a good understanding of the city of Detroit and its sports culture, which he uses to inform his reporting and analysis. He continues to be a respected journalist in the Detroit sports industry.
RELATED ARTICLES

Most Popular

- Advertisment -

Recent Comments