From left: Ken Holland, Steve Yzerman and Christopher Ilitch at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on April 19, 2019. Wings Conference2
After a week long wait, Steve Yzerman finally spoke. The Red Wings general manager made it abundantly clear that this team is now his, and things will be done on his timeline. No amount of fan angst, losing, or negativity will shift his thinking.
He’s not stupid. He built a consistent winner in Tampa and came to Detroit planning to do the same. He’s preached patience. He’s said it will take time.
But there was a telling statement he made when he answered a question from the Athletic’s Max Bultman:
“I gotta be careful what I say because I know you’ll hold me to it.