Detroit Red Wings announce Steve Yzerman's departure as general manager
Steve Yzerman will leave his role as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings and move into an advisory position, as the club begins a search for a new head of hockey operations.
The Detroit Red Wings said on Wednesday, July 15, that longtime general manager Steve Yzerman will step down from his duties and transition to an advisory role with the organization. The decision follows the team's tenth consecutive season missing the playoffs, a streak that began under Yzerman's tenure that started in April 2019. The franchise has launched a search for a new head of hockey operations. Assistant general managers Kris Draper and Sean Horcoff have been part of Yzerman's staff in recent years. The move comes amid ongoing offseason issues, including captain Dylan Larkin's request for a trade.