It is still strange typing former GM Ken Holland. This isn’t going to be the type of Ken Holland bashing many fans want to read. Yes, we’ve been critical of Holland and a lot of the decisions he’s made in recent memory, but we’ve also tried to give him credit when credit is due. He played a crucial role in helping the Detroit Red Wings organization land their new General Manager Steve Yzerman.
Can you imagine being in Ken Holland’s shoes for a moment; Chris Ilitch walks up to you and says “Hey Kenny, we have a chance to hire Steve Yzerman back into our organization.