How much is Marian actually part of the team these days?
They still show her at games a lot. I think the Wings and hockey are far more of a Marian passion than a lot of people understand. In my opinion she has always seemed more prominent with the Wings than the Tigers for instance.
I think Chris is in charge. However, I think the recruitment of Stevie would have to be done by Marian if we hope to lure him in. He has/had an incredible relationship with Marian/Mike Yzerman has referred to that as incredibly special to him whenever he talks about either.
I worry about his legacy after watching Trams. But I do think the reason this rumor persists is it wouldn't be that hard to rationalize why Yzerman might come. There is a lot there, I just think he has unfinished business in Tampa, but honestly that very well could be finished in June and that would make this whole conversation significantly different. By the way if Yzerman isn't interested one of our major targets should be his assistant GMs and in my opinion we should steal Verbeek back by paying him more here. I mean I prefer Fenton out of Nashville, but honestly targeting Stevie's two assistant GMs is something we should think about.