Speculation: New York Rangers and Steve Yzerman Intersted in Each Other???

[Mooserton]

I don't understand why Yzerman would leave the Lightning and the potential of multiple championships to go to a franchise he has no connection to. Detroit makes sense, this doesn't.

 

[CupsOverCash]

It would be funny if he went there and TB won the cup. He would be using the pick he traded there with conditions on winning the cup.

 

[boredmale]

Isn't it sort of believed he is going back to Detroit?

 

[TatarTangle]

Why waste your life in NYC when you can enjoy a cultured and progressive metropolis in Detroit?

Bloomfield Hills, and Oakland county, are very different from Detroit.

Everyone knows Detroit is a shithole, that's why nobody lives there unless they have to

 

[Dan Kelly]

So he’s headed to Edmonton.

Yes I have also heard that Stevie Y is interested in GMing in Edmonton!!!!!

 

[Shaman464]

LOL at the comparisons between Detroit and New York City. Sure, they're both the same...


And why would he want the Rangers job? Ummm. why wouldn't he want it? He can mold a historic franchise in the greatest city and biggest market in the world in any way he sees fit. Sure the Red Wings job makes sense also given his legendary status with that franchise, but let's not act like the Rangers job isn't appealing. We have a ton of cap space, we're a marquee franchise in the NHL (not saying the Red Wings aren't, BTW) and we're in New York f'n City. If he wins here, he'll be set for life.

Except, his family is in Michigan, he stepped back from Tampa because of it. And NYC isn't the biggest hockey market in the world. No one cares about the Rangers. They aren't even top 5 in the US for ratings or attendance. Honestly, of the original 6, I would rate them last.

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

Except, his family is in Michigan, he stepped back from Tampa because of it. And NYC isn't the biggest hockey market in the world. No one cares about the Rangers. They aren't even top 5 in the US for ratings or attendance. Honestly, of the original 6, I would rate them last.

That's because hockey is easily the fourth most popular sport in NYC. You have the baseball, basketball and football as wayyyyyyy ahead of hockey. Doesn't make the Rangers any less popular. They're a stalwart of New York sports. They're not as popular as the Yankees, Knicks, Mets, Giants or Jets, but they're right behind them and are still mentioned in the same breath.

Okay, they're the last of the Original 6. I guess a team has to be. They're still a premier franchise. Still bigger and more popular than 2/3 of the NHL and given how many players flock here, I'd say they're the #1 destination.

 

[Shaman464]

That's because hockey is easily the fourth most popular sport in NYC. You have the baseball, basketball and football as wayyyyyyy ahead of hockey. Doesn't make the Rangers any less popular. They're a stalwart of New York sports. They're not as popular as the Yankees, Knicks, Mets, Giants or Jets, but they're right behind them and are still mentioned in the same breath.

Okay, they're the last of the Original 6. I guess a team has to be. They're still a premier franchise. Still bigger and more popular than 2/3 of the NHL and given how many players flock here, I'd say they're the #1 destination.

They aren't bigger or more popular than any of the Canadian franchises. And are behind Boston, Detroit, Chicago in the US. They are 19th in percent tickets sold this season, and even when they are doing well, they till average around 10th in number of tickets sold. And they rarely rate well on TV. But, even if they are in the top 1/3rd of the league, that doesn't make them a premier franchise, that just makes them a good one.

 

[glovesave_35]

If he goes anywhere other than Detroit I will really wonder why he stepped down in Tampa. He built this team but the job wasn't done.

 

[Butchie91]

Larry Brooks says there is mutal interest in taking over from Glen Sather

https://nypost.com/2019/04/05/light...r&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=reddit.com

Larry Brooks is not the most reliable source.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

LOL at the comparisons between Detroit and New York City. Sure, they're both the same...


And why would he want the Rangers job? Ummm. why wouldn't he want it? He can mold a historic franchise in the greatest city and biggest market in the world in any way he sees fit. Sure the Red Wings job makes sense also given his legendary status with that franchise, but let's not act like the Rangers job isn't appealing. We have a ton of cap space, we're a marquee franchise in the NHL (not saying the Red Wings aren't, BTW) and we're in New York f'n City. If he wins here, he'll be set for life.

This is a very..interesting take to say the least and pretty damn incorrect as well on many levels

 

[Shootertooter]

They aren't bigger or more popular than any of the Canadian franchises. And are behind Boston, Detroit, Chicago in the US. They are 19th in percent tickets sold this season, and even when they are doing well, they till average around 10th in number of tickets sold. And they rarely rate well on TV. But, even if they are in the top 1/3rd of the league, that doesn't make them a premier franchise, that just makes them a good one.

Forbes has rated the Rangers the most valuable franchise in hockey for the 4th consecutive year.
So there is that. I am pretty sure they hold the highest rating for an outdoor game to date.

 

[yzerman]

Would be awesome to come to NY

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Oh man id love to see how much money they offer Stevie to do this. It's gonna be an insane amount

I kinda like the idea tho and would like to see it

 

[Rpenny]

Larry Brooks says there is mutal interest in taking over from Glen Sather

https://nypost.com/2019/04/05/light...r&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=reddit.com

Brooks is just being Brooks. If Steve Y does not end up in Detroit on July 2nd most will be shocked(his contract with TB end on the 1st)

 

[Shootertooter]

Would be awesome to come to NY

Well Stevie, the job is yours for the taking.

 

[Shootertooter]

Oh man id love to see how much money they offer Stevie to do this. It's gonna be an insane amount

I kinda like the idea tho and would like to see it

I think I'd far prefer Yzerman to take over the GM spot unless he will have an active role in shaping the team for the future.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I think I'd far prefer Yzerman to take over the GM spot unless he will have an active role in shaping the team for the future.

Ya i would assume he would be looked at to 100% help shape this roster.

 

[WangMustGo]

Mike Milbury is exactly what the rangers are looking for.

 

[SML2]

Mike Milbury is exactly what the rangers are looking for.

I didn't think there was anything that could make me stop watching until you said this. That's it though. This would do it.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

If it's true that Steve Yzerman wants to spend more time with his Wife Lisa and their 3 Daughters there in Detroit, Then the Rangers should be that last team he'd consider. Just saying.

 

[aufheben]

Not sure why he would leave the Lightning to take a job at at our farm club. Detroit I can understand, but not the Rangers.

Tampa hasn't done anything more than the Rangers.

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

They aren't bigger or more popular than any of the Canadian franchises. And are behind Boston, Detroit, Chicago in the US. They are 19th in percent tickets sold this season, and even when they are doing well, they till average around 10th in number of tickets sold. And they rarely rate well on TV. But, even if they are in the top 1/3rd of the league, that doesn't make them a premier franchise, that just makes them a good one.

I'd love to see your stats. Not saying you're wrong, but I'd love to see the proof.

And 19th isn't bad considering how expensive tickets are. I'd venture to say that the Rangers have BY FAR the most expensive tickets in the NHL. We're the most valuable franchise in the NHL for a reason.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

WOW, that would be better than winning the draft lottery

 

[Kupo]

Not sure how I feel about this. Would Yzerman be on board with the foundation Gorton has been building? I trust Gorts. I want him to be able to do his thing. What exactly would adding Yzerman as President do for us?