Confirmed with Link: Wings set to name Yzerman GM today

[Heaton]

BREAKING: The Red Wings will introduce Steve Yzerman as their new GM this afternoon, Ken Holland to remain as Sr Vice President. Detroit Red Wings on Twitter

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[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Time to break out the Yzerplan.

 

[Kingpin794]

I think I need to grab a tissue.....

For the tears of joy you sickos. Get your minds out the gutter!

 

[GBFP]

Only GM is interesting. What's the angle there? Does he not want all the responsibilities and extra work of any executive position or is it just for a year to gethim up to speed while Holland waits for Seattle gig? Can Holland veto Yzerman decisions?

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Only GM is interesting. What's the angle there? Does he not want all the responsibilities and extra work of any executive position or is it just for a year to gethim up to speed while Holland waits for Seattle gig? Can Holland veto Yzerman decisions?

That's what's strange to me too. Yzerman has already been VP of the red wings before so I think Holland might keep his title but Yzerman drives the bus.

 

[rhef3]

I can't like this enough

This is huge

 

[Northwing19]

Omg omg omg omg omg omg

 

[turkleton85]

its really happening!!

 

[Northwing19]

This is just amazing I am in cloud 9 . My hero is coming to save the Detroit Red Wings!!!

 

[obey86]

Cant wait to see if he shakes up the team this offseason. A player like AA or Mantha being traded is more of a possibility than it was before.

 

[Heaton]

Only GM is interesting. What's the angle there? Does he not want all the responsibilities and extra work of any executive position or is it just for a year to gethim up to speed while Holland waits for Seattle gig? Can Holland veto Yzerman decisions?

I think it's a sign of respect for everything Holland did. Yzerman will get that title when Holland moves on.

 

[jkutswings]

Woohoo!!!

 

[Oddbob]

VERY EXCITED DEFINITELY! Thought his contract had to expire before this kind of news though?

 

[PullHard]

Good Friday no less

 

[Oddbob]

 

[Orthodox Caveman]

What wonderful news to wake up to!

 

[ChelisChiliBar]

What a beautiful thing to wake up to. Holland has been doing a good job the past couple years to kick-start a rebuild, but Yzerman has proven that he can and will make big trades and come out on top.

 

[drw02]

Could not wake up to better news. Sofa king amazing

 

[ChadS]

Nice. Whether he's overrated or not, it's time for a change in Detroit.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Sorry to intrude, but I just wanted to congratulate you guys. It wasn't unexpected, but I'm sure it feels good to have him back and not have to wait any longer. Stevie is my all-time favorite non-Flyer, and to see him succeed as a GM in Tampa was very cool. But he belongs back there with you. Great news.

 

[lhsgolf19]

No surprise

 

[TCNorthstars]

This is just amazing I am in cloud 9 . My hero is coming to save the Detroit Red Wings!!!

Will he still be your hero if his tenure doesn't go as planned?

 

[Oddbob]

I'm happy with this, as long as he doesn't trade long term staples and locker room leaders, Abdelkader, Dekeyser, Ericsson and Nielsen.

 

[Redfive]

I've been a lurker on here for YEARS, and this news brought me out of the shadows to make an account and comment. lol ...

My comment? "Finally."

 

[Henkka]

YZER = means IRON in dutch language.

Steve IRONman.

Best fitting name on Earth.