Steve Yzerman out as Detroit Red Wings general manager
Steve Yzerman has stepped down as general manager and executive VP of the Detroit Red Wings.
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The brief
Steve Yzerman is no longer the general manager or executive VP of the Detroit Red Wings. He is transitioning into a role as a senior adviser for the organization.
Coverage from The New York Times, ESPN, and local outlets including The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and ClickOnDetroit emphasizes that the move was abrupt. Reports indicate that the search for Yzerman's replacement as general manager has now begun.
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Quick answers
What is Steve Yzerman's new role?
He is transitioning to a senior adviser role.
Which positions did Yzerman vacate?
He stepped down as general manager and executive VP.
Has a new general manager been named?
No; according to The Detroit News, the search for a replacement has begun.
Coverage (10)
- 5 Questions the Red Wings Must Answer After Steve Yzerman's Departure as GM Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Seven potential candidates as Red Wings new general manager MLive.com · 1d ago
- Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM: Comparing today’s fan comments from the day he was hired ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 1d ago
- Candidates to replace Yzerman as Red Wings' GM The Detroit News · 1d ago
- Yzerman out as Red Wings general manager, executive vice president NHL.com · 1d ago
- Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM, transitioning to senior adviser role The New York Times · 1d ago
- Wings' Yzerman steps down as GM, search begins for replacement The Detroit News · 1d ago
- Steve Yzerman out as GM, executive VP for Detroit Red Wings ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 1d ago
- Steve Yzerman abruptly steps down as Red Wings GM ESPN · 1d ago
- Steve Yzerman out as Detroit Red Wings general manager Detroit Free Press · 1d ago
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