The Detroit Red Wings talk about general manager Steve Yzerman's impact. Detroit Free Press
At few minutes after the Detroit Red Wings begin their practices, Steve Yzerman makes his way to the family room that overlooks the ice inside Little Caesars Arena. Often, someone in his inner circle already is there, sitting behind a glass partition.
Players notice his presence.
Yzerman’s first season as Wings general manager has been about observing, which helps explain why he delayed naming a captain and has kept the coaching staff intact.
At the same time, Yzerman has made multiple changes that signal to players they are under constant evaluation.