Speculation: Stevie Y coming home???

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

f***. Guys. I never thought this might actually happen. I will lose my mind if Stevie comes home!

 

[Bench]

Seems like the plan all along was have Holland finish GM duties this year and have him transition into an advisory role the following season, much like Yzerman is doing now.

If that's true, and I hope it is, we should get some confirmation of it relatively soon. The cat is out of the bag, so to speak.

 

[jkutswings]

So was the Hockeytown logo at center ice removed to make room for a giant number 19? #ConspiracyTheories

 

[Claypool]

If that's true, and I hope it is, we should get some confirmation of it relatively soon. The cat is out of the bag, so to speak.

The only two scenarios that make sense:
1. He didn't like the contract extension offers he's been getting from Tampa
or
2. His plan was to rejoin Detroit after this coming season (my pick).

What would be any other logical reason to make this move now?

 

[Hugh Mongusbig]

The only two scenarios that make sense:
1. He didn't like the contract extension offers he's been getting from Tampa
or
2. His plan was to rejoin Detroit after this coming season (my pick).

What would be any other logical reason to make this move now?

health or family issues. Lets hope not, and that he's just coming home to Detroit.

 

[Bench]

health or family issues. Lets hope not, and that he's just coming home to Detroit.

Right. This could be bigger than hockey and it's important to keep that in mind. But for now I prefer to be cautiously excited regarding the state of the Red Wings.

 

[taliababa]

Yzer-man: Homecoming

 

[SCD]

I am still pissed about the Kyle Quincey trade.....but I'll forgive him

 

[TheMule93]

holy shit this is awesome! Never expected such an announcement... at least not for another 5+ years

 

[lhsgolf19]

It's Happening! I think lol

 

[Hugh Mongusbig]

As long as Stevie isn't taking the Seattle GM job, this should work out well for Detroit.

 

[Ezekial]

I can't even comprehend this.

I'm not getting excited, I mean I f***ing am, but I don't like it. I wanted to wait until the presser to form an opinion but now my mind is driven by Yzerman to Detroit narratives.

What a crazy crazy crazy story I would've never expected today. Ever.

 

[jkutswings]

It's Happening! I think lol

I'm confused. Is he just spending more time at home, or eventually wanting a new job closer to home?

But if it's the latter, it would be fitting that Yzerman's playing career remained in Detroit at the behest of Mrs. Illitch, and then returned him to Detroit at the behest of Mrs. Yzerman.

 

[Syckle78]

I'm going to cry. I'm white girl level can't even 9000 right now.

 

[Red Stanley]

Well, at the very least I can now 100% hate the Lightning, instead of the previous 99%

 

[jkutswings]

Well, at the very least I can now 100% hate the Lightning, instead of the previous 99%

Officially, he's still an advisor... Better limit it to 99.9% for now.

 

[Red Stanley]

Officially, he's still an advisor... Better limit it to 99.9% for now.

It'll still be 99% for this season. He's my favorite player of all time so I have to give him a whole percent.

 

[Run the Jewels]

It's Happening! I think lol

This is great news for the simple fact it doesn't appear to be health related. Now we can be selfish: BRING THE CAPTAIN HOME!

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Hmmm, sincerely doubt he’ll be GM until Holland leaves for Seattle.

If we really want him to return home, you should be rooting for Tampa to win. If they don’t Steve may feel like he has unfinished business

 

[Lampedampe]

I don't even know what to think

 

[jkutswings]

*looks at clock*

*fights the urge to start the "It's Happening" memes*

*looks at clock again*

These will be a very slow 58 minutes...

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

I don't know why anyone doubted he was coming home. Who the hell wants to be the GM of the Lightning?

Someone who likes good weather, low taxes, and winning

 

[ThankGord]

Would the Illitch family make him President (of Hockey Operations)?

 

[lilidk]

Holland will go Seattle and Stevie to Detroit

 

[Bench]

Would the Illitch family make him President (of Hockey Operations)?

And Mayor of Hockeytown.