For some time now, the Detroit Red Wings have generously pollinated other NHL franchises with expertise, helping those teams become contenders. Now it’s time for the Red Wings to help themselves. Steve Yzerman, speaking after the Red Wings’ final home game at Joe Louis Arena two years ago, only knew one team as an NHL player. The Red Wings believe he can work wonders for them again, this time wearing a suit and glasses rather than skates. I thought, ‘I’m gonna be a 100 before I get to be manager of the Red Wings,’ ” he laughed at his Friday news conference.

Source: thestar April 19, 2019 21:45 UTC