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Why Now?: The Athletics' Max Bultman Talks About What We Know Surrounding Yzerman Move
- On Wednesday, General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Steve Yzerman stepped down from the Detroit Red Wings, transitioning to a special advisor role for owner Chris Ilitch.
- Seven years after taking the helm in 2019, Yzerman failed to guide the franchise to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the team missing postseason contention again this year following a late-season collapse in 2025/26.
- Captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade two months ago, leaving the organization with a difficult conundrum regarding his $31 million contract over three years that the new front office must manage.
- Beat reporter Ted Kulfan expressed shock at the timing, questioning why Ilitch allowed Yzerman to handle recent draft decisions before the departure, as speculation grows regarding potential replacements Kris Draper and Shawn Horcoff.
- Whoever assumes the role will inherit a rebuilding roster that struggled to impact the NHL Draft, with analysts suggesting the new general manager may prioritize trading assets for draft picks to secure long-term success.
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Red Wings Change may not Lead to Change With Captain Dylan Larkin
The Detroit Red Wings have been trying to end their Stanley Cup Playoffs drought for a number of years now, but after hiring Steve Yzerman as General Manager and President of Hockey Operations back in 2019, they failed to do that, and after seven years, he was moved into a different role by the team.This […] The post Red Wings Change may not Lead to Change With Captain Dylan Larkin appeared first on HEAVY.
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