Detroit — Steve Yzerman mentioned it a few times during the news conference Friday introducing him as the Red Wings’ new general manager.
After the news conference was over, after the interviews were done and the bright lights were put away, it was time to roll up his sleeves.
“I have a lot of work to do,” said Yzerman, more than once, during and after Friday’s introduction.
He truly does.
The Red Wings have missed the playoffs three consecutive seasons and, heading into the summer, appear a good bet to push the streak to four next year.