[8][9] In May 2010, he left the Red Wings organization to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, serving in that capacity until September 2018. [96] This is the home rink of the CCHL's Nepean Raiders, the Tier II Junior "A" team Yzerman played on during the 1980–81 season. Yzerman went on saying, "I loved it, but it was very stressful. [82][83] Yzerman said he would consider coming back as head of the Canadian team in 2014. [79][80], On October 18, 2008, Yzerman was named executive director for the Canadian men's hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

[62], On June 23, 2009, it was announced that Yzerman would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mantha is coming off two injury-plagued seasons that make a negotiation tricky. Detroit — Two pieces of important business for general manager Steve Yzerman to tackle are new contracts for two of his most important players. When Steve Yzerman left the Tampa Bay Lightning two years ago to return to the Detroit Red Wings as general manager, he apologized to Tampa Bay owner Jeff Vinik for not winning a … Meghan Duggan: Proudest moment of my career? Draft: Detroit, 1st round (4th overall), 1983 NHL Entry. [45] On March 31, 2006, he scored his 691st NHL career goal, passing Mario Lemieux for eighth place all-time. [59] On January 13, 2007, Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm, another Canadian–American, visited Detroit and the Joe Louis Arena and proclaimed the day as "Steve Yzerman Day" in Michigan. [65] It was later reported by The Detroit News in 2016 that Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch attempted to promote Holland to make room for Yzerman to become the team's general manager, but Holland declined the promotion.

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is spending the NHL's two-day draft in self-isolation after recently being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. [63], Yzerman had expressed his desire to run a team while with the Red Wings front office since the latter part of his playing career, and had gained experience in running a team through his work with Hockey Canada, having assembled several rosters between 2007 and 2010 for Hockey Canada. [64] However, after both general manager Ken Holland and assistant general manager Jim Nill received contract extensions, it became clear that the opportunity would not happen with the Red Wings.

[15] That season, Yzerman also became the first 18-year-old to play in an NHL All-Star Game (18 years, 267 days) since the current format was adopted in 1969. [91], In late 2005, after Yzerman ruled himself out of a third Olympic appearance, Wayne Gretzky announced that no one would be allowed to wear jersey #19 for Canada for the 2006 Olympics in Yzerman's honour (#19 was later "unretired" by Yzerman when he managed Team Canada for the 2010 Olympics). But if a young player shows he is ready to play in training camp, Yzerman will keep him on the NHL roster. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Fighting for equality in hockey, Vegas takes Fleury off market, cites schedule, Blackhawks statue defaced at United Center.

[13] As a youth, he played in the 1977 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Nepean, Ontario. In the 1983 NHL draft he was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Red Wings, a storied franchise that had struggled in recent years. [61] Yzerman received another honour when he was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on February 11, 2008. One of the many relevant anecdotes therein recalls the early-career frustrations of Steve Yzerman. [2] After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the Red Wings, and then as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, while also being executive director for Team Canada in two Olympics.

The Jets release Le'Veon Bell. Yzerman believes players are still excited about playing in Detroit, with its  historic ties to the game. Two years later Yzerman’s strong all-around play led the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in nearly 30 years. [15][97] The Raiders currently play in the Yzerman Division. [14] He attended Bell High School and played for his hometown Nepean Raiders Junior A hockey team. [28] However, the Red Wings fell short of their ultimate goal, losing in six games to the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. [60], On January 11, 2008, when the Red Wings visited Ottawa to play the Senators, Yzerman was inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. Cimini on the Bell relationship. Detroit — Two pieces of important business for general manager Steve Yzerman to tackle are new contracts for two of his most important players. Yzerman expects to talk with Mantha’s representatives this week. Statistics of Steve Yzerman, a hockey player from Cranbrook, BC born May 9 1965 who was … [19], Following the departure of Red Wings captain Danny Gare during the 1985–86 season, Red Wings head coach Jacques Demers named Yzerman captain of the team on October 7, 1986, making him the youngest captain in the team's history. [15] Yzerman played his last professional hockey game on May 1, 2006, a loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the first round of the 2006 playoffs. The Wings returned to the finals in 1997 and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. All rights reserved.

[8][9] In May 2010, he left the Red Wings organization to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, serving in that capacity until September 2018. [96] This is the home rink of the CCHL's Nepean Raiders, the Tier II Junior "A" team Yzerman played on during the 1980–81 season. Yzerman went on saying, "I loved it, but it was very stressful. [82][83] Yzerman said he would consider coming back as head of the Canadian team in 2014. [79][80], On October 18, 2008, Yzerman was named executive director for the Canadian men's hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

[62], On June 23, 2009, it was announced that Yzerman would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mantha is coming off two injury-plagued seasons that make a negotiation tricky. Detroit — Two pieces of important business for general manager Steve Yzerman to tackle are new contracts for two of his most important players. When Steve Yzerman left the Tampa Bay Lightning two years ago to return to the Detroit Red Wings as general manager, he apologized to Tampa Bay owner Jeff Vinik for not winning a … Meghan Duggan: Proudest moment of my career? Draft: Detroit, 1st round (4th overall), 1983 NHL Entry. [45] On March 31, 2006, he scored his 691st NHL career goal, passing Mario Lemieux for eighth place all-time. [59] On January 13, 2007, Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm, another Canadian–American, visited Detroit and the Joe Louis Arena and proclaimed the day as "Steve Yzerman Day" in Michigan. [65] It was later reported by The Detroit News in 2016 that Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch attempted to promote Holland to make room for Yzerman to become the team's general manager, but Holland declined the promotion.

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is spending the NHL's two-day draft in self-isolation after recently being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. [63], Yzerman had expressed his desire to run a team while with the Red Wings front office since the latter part of his playing career, and had gained experience in running a team through his work with Hockey Canada, having assembled several rosters between 2007 and 2010 for Hockey Canada. [64] However, after both general manager Ken Holland and assistant general manager Jim Nill received contract extensions, it became clear that the opportunity would not happen with the Red Wings.

[15] That season, Yzerman also became the first 18-year-old to play in an NHL All-Star Game (18 years, 267 days) since the current format was adopted in 1969. [91], In late 2005, after Yzerman ruled himself out of a third Olympic appearance, Wayne Gretzky announced that no one would be allowed to wear jersey #19 for Canada for the 2006 Olympics in Yzerman's honour (#19 was later "unretired" by Yzerman when he managed Team Canada for the 2010 Olympics). But if a young player shows he is ready to play in training camp, Yzerman will keep him on the NHL roster. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Fighting for equality in hockey, Vegas takes Fleury off market, cites schedule, Blackhawks statue defaced at United Center.

[13] As a youth, he played in the 1977 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Nepean, Ontario. In the 1983 NHL draft he was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Red Wings, a storied franchise that had struggled in recent years. [61] Yzerman received another honour when he was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on February 11, 2008. One of the many relevant anecdotes therein recalls the early-career frustrations of Steve Yzerman. [2] After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the Red Wings, and then as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, while also being executive director for Team Canada in two Olympics.

The Jets release Le'Veon Bell. Yzerman believes players are still excited about playing in Detroit, with its  historic ties to the game. Two years later Yzerman’s strong all-around play led the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in nearly 30 years. [15][97] The Raiders currently play in the Yzerman Division. [14] He attended Bell High School and played for his hometown Nepean Raiders Junior A hockey team. [28] However, the Red Wings fell short of their ultimate goal, losing in six games to the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. [60], On January 11, 2008, when the Red Wings visited Ottawa to play the Senators, Yzerman was inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. Cimini on the Bell relationship. Detroit — Two pieces of important business for general manager Steve Yzerman to tackle are new contracts for two of his most important players. Yzerman expects to talk with Mantha’s representatives this week. Statistics of Steve Yzerman, a hockey player from Cranbrook, BC born May 9 1965 who was … [19], Following the departure of Red Wings captain Danny Gare during the 1985–86 season, Red Wings head coach Jacques Demers named Yzerman captain of the team on October 7, 1986, making him the youngest captain in the team's history. [15] Yzerman played his last professional hockey game on May 1, 2006, a loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the first round of the 2006 playoffs. The Wings returned to the finals in 1997 and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. All rights reserved.

[8][9] In May 2010, he left the Red Wings organization to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, serving in that capacity until September 2018. [96] This is the home rink of the CCHL's Nepean Raiders, the Tier II Junior "A" team Yzerman played on during the 1980–81 season. Yzerman went on saying, "I loved it, but it was very stressful. [82][83] Yzerman said he would consider coming back as head of the Canadian team in 2014. [79][80], On October 18, 2008, Yzerman was named executive director for the Canadian men's hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

[62], On June 23, 2009, it was announced that Yzerman would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mantha is coming off two injury-plagued seasons that make a negotiation tricky. Detroit — Two pieces of important business for general manager Steve Yzerman to tackle are new contracts for two of his most important players. When Steve Yzerman left the Tampa Bay Lightning two years ago to return to the Detroit Red Wings as general manager, he apologized to Tampa Bay owner Jeff Vinik for not winning a … Meghan Duggan: Proudest moment of my career? Draft: Detroit, 1st round (4th overall), 1983 NHL Entry. [45] On March 31, 2006, he scored his 691st NHL career goal, passing Mario Lemieux for eighth place all-time. [59] On January 13, 2007, Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm, another Canadian–American, visited Detroit and the Joe Louis Arena and proclaimed the day as "Steve Yzerman Day" in Michigan. [65] It was later reported by The Detroit News in 2016 that Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch attempted to promote Holland to make room for Yzerman to become the team's general manager, but Holland declined the promotion.

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is spending the NHL's two-day draft in self-isolation after recently being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. [63], Yzerman had expressed his desire to run a team while with the Red Wings front office since the latter part of his playing career, and had gained experience in running a team through his work with Hockey Canada, having assembled several rosters between 2007 and 2010 for Hockey Canada. [64] However, after both general manager Ken Holland and assistant general manager Jim Nill received contract extensions, it became clear that the opportunity would not happen with the Red Wings.

[15] That season, Yzerman also became the first 18-year-old to play in an NHL All-Star Game (18 years, 267 days) since the current format was adopted in 1969. [91], In late 2005, after Yzerman ruled himself out of a third Olympic appearance, Wayne Gretzky announced that no one would be allowed to wear jersey #19 for Canada for the 2006 Olympics in Yzerman's honour (#19 was later "unretired" by Yzerman when he managed Team Canada for the 2010 Olympics). But if a young player shows he is ready to play in training camp, Yzerman will keep him on the NHL roster. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Fighting for equality in hockey, Vegas takes Fleury off market, cites schedule, Blackhawks statue defaced at United Center.

[13] As a youth, he played in the 1977 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Nepean, Ontario. In the 1983 NHL draft he was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Red Wings, a storied franchise that had struggled in recent years. [61] Yzerman received another honour when he was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on February 11, 2008. One of the many relevant anecdotes therein recalls the early-career frustrations of Steve Yzerman. [2] After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the Red Wings, and then as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, while also being executive director for Team Canada in two Olympics.

The Jets release Le'Veon Bell. Yzerman believes players are still excited about playing in Detroit, with its  historic ties to the game. Two years later Yzerman’s strong all-around play led the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in nearly 30 years. [15][97] The Raiders currently play in the Yzerman Division. [14] He attended Bell High School and played for his hometown Nepean Raiders Junior A hockey team. [28] However, the Red Wings fell short of their ultimate goal, losing in six games to the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. [60], On January 11, 2008, when the Red Wings visited Ottawa to play the Senators, Yzerman was inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. Cimini on the Bell relationship. Detroit — Two pieces of important business for general manager Steve Yzerman to tackle are new contracts for two of his most important players. Yzerman expects to talk with Mantha’s representatives this week. Statistics of Steve Yzerman, a hockey player from Cranbrook, BC born May 9 1965 who was … [19], Following the departure of Red Wings captain Danny Gare during the 1985–86 season, Red Wings head coach Jacques Demers named Yzerman captain of the team on October 7, 1986, making him the youngest captain in the team's history. [15] Yzerman played his last professional hockey game on May 1, 2006, a loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the first round of the 2006 playoffs. The Wings returned to the finals in 1997 and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. All rights reserved.

[8][9] In May 2010, he left the Red Wings organization to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, serving in that capacity until September 2018. [96] This is the home rink of the CCHL's Nepean Raiders, the Tier II Junior "A" team Yzerman played on during the 1980–81 season. Yzerman went on saying, "I loved it, but it was very stressful. [82][83] Yzerman said he would consider coming back as head of the Canadian team in 2014. [79][80], On October 18, 2008, Yzerman was named executive director for the Canadian men's hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

[62], On June 23, 2009, it was announced that Yzerman would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mantha is coming off two injury-plagued seasons that make a negotiation tricky. Detroit — Two pieces of important business for general manager Steve Yzerman to tackle are new contracts for two of his most important players. When Steve Yzerman left the Tampa Bay Lightning two years ago to return to the Detroit Red Wings as general manager, he apologized to Tampa Bay owner Jeff Vinik for not winning a … Meghan Duggan: Proudest moment of my career? Draft: Detroit, 1st round (4th overall), 1983 NHL Entry. [45] On March 31, 2006, he scored his 691st NHL career goal, passing Mario Lemieux for eighth place all-time. [59] On January 13, 2007, Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm, another Canadian–American, visited Detroit and the Joe Louis Arena and proclaimed the day as "Steve Yzerman Day" in Michigan. [65] It was later reported by The Detroit News in 2016 that Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch attempted to promote Holland to make room for Yzerman to become the team's general manager, but Holland declined the promotion.

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is spending the NHL's two-day draft in self-isolation after recently being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. [63], Yzerman had expressed his desire to run a team while with the Red Wings front office since the latter part of his playing career, and had gained experience in running a team through his work with Hockey Canada, having assembled several rosters between 2007 and 2010 for Hockey Canada. [64] However, after both general manager Ken Holland and assistant general manager Jim Nill received contract extensions, it became clear that the opportunity would not happen with the Red Wings.

[15] That season, Yzerman also became the first 18-year-old to play in an NHL All-Star Game (18 years, 267 days) since the current format was adopted in 1969. [91], In late 2005, after Yzerman ruled himself out of a third Olympic appearance, Wayne Gretzky announced that no one would be allowed to wear jersey #19 for Canada for the 2006 Olympics in Yzerman's honour (#19 was later "unretired" by Yzerman when he managed Team Canada for the 2010 Olympics). But if a young player shows he is ready to play in training camp, Yzerman will keep him on the NHL roster. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Fighting for equality in hockey, Vegas takes Fleury off market, cites schedule, Blackhawks statue defaced at United Center.

[13] As a youth, he played in the 1977 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Nepean, Ontario. In the 1983 NHL draft he was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Red Wings, a storied franchise that had struggled in recent years. [61] Yzerman received another honour when he was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on February 11, 2008. One of the many relevant anecdotes therein recalls the early-career frustrations of Steve Yzerman. [2] After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the Red Wings, and then as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, while also being executive director for Team Canada in two Olympics.

The Jets release Le'Veon Bell. Yzerman believes players are still excited about playing in Detroit, with its  historic ties to the game. Two years later Yzerman’s strong all-around play led the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in nearly 30 years. [15][97] The Raiders currently play in the Yzerman Division. [14] He attended Bell High School and played for his hometown Nepean Raiders Junior A hockey team. [28] However, the Red Wings fell short of their ultimate goal, losing in six games to the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. [60], On January 11, 2008, when the Red Wings visited Ottawa to play the Senators, Yzerman was inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. Cimini on the Bell relationship. Detroit — Two pieces of important business for general manager Steve Yzerman to tackle are new contracts for two of his most important players. Yzerman expects to talk with Mantha’s representatives this week. Statistics of Steve Yzerman, a hockey player from Cranbrook, BC born May 9 1965 who was … [19], Following the departure of Red Wings captain Danny Gare during the 1985–86 season, Red Wings head coach Jacques Demers named Yzerman captain of the team on October 7, 1986, making him the youngest captain in the team's history. [15] Yzerman played his last professional hockey game on May 1, 2006, a loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the first round of the 2006 playoffs. The Wings returned to the finals in 1997 and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. All rights reserved.