Not long after reports indicated that Steve Yzerman would be stepping down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, reports began to surface that the plan was for him to come back home to the Detroit Red Wings following the conclusion of this season, as he’s still under contract with the Lightning through this year.
He’ll reportedly stay in Tampa through this season in an advisory role, while assistant GM Julien BriseBois will take over.
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And now, CBS Tampa Bay anchor Justin Granit has tweeted that Yzerman will reportedly be coming back to the Red Wings after this season.
When home comes calling, it’s tough to say no. Reports indicate Steve Yzerman will join the Red Wings after the season.
— Justin Granit (@JustinWTSP) September 11, 2018
Current Red Wings general manager Ken Holland signed a two-year deal this summer to remain at the helm. Stay tuned for any developments involving Holland and Yzerman.
BONUS CONTENT: Steve Yzerman steps down as Tampa Bay GM
Detroit Red Wings fans have been pining to see their former long-time captain Steve Yzerman return to the Detroit Red Wings and take over for the maligned Ken Holland as general manager for years now.
Could this be the first step in making that happen?
Muliple reports have indicated that Yzerman informed the Tampa Bay Lightning that he’ll be stepping down as general manager, a position he’s held in Tampa Bay since 2010. This is the last year of his contract with the Lightning, and he’ll reportedly be staying with the organization through this year as an advisor. Assistant GM Julien BriseBois is expected to take over.
The Lightning have yet to officially announce the news, but they’ve scheduled a press conference at 4 p.m. for a “major announcement”.
Yzerman has been highly successful as general manager of the Lightning, as they’ve appeared in four Eastern Conference Finals as well as the Stanley Cup Finals in 2015, losing to Chicago.
