Red Wings Announce Major Shakeup Weeks After Dylan Larkin Trade Request
Summary
Steve Yzerman has stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings after seven seasons without playoff appearances. The team will look for a new general manager while Yzerman stays on as a senior advisor. This change follows Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin’s recent trade request.Key Facts
- Steve Yzerman served as Red Wings general manager and executive vice president for seven seasons.
- During his time as GM, the team never won more than 41 games or earned more than 92 points in a season.
- The Red Wings did not make the NHL playoffs any of those seasons.
- Yzerman will remain with the team as a senior advisor to the CEO, Chris Ilitch.
- The team plans to search for a new general manager, considering candidates inside and outside the organization.
- Captain Dylan Larkin recently asked to be traded, reportedly due to conflicts with Yzerman and frustration over the team’s lack of playoff success.
- The current NHL roster has few star players beyond Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider.
- The Red Wings have a strong group of young players in their farm system who may soon join the main team.
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