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Steve Yzerman reminisces about the Joe: 'I loved being in the building'

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Red Wings great says the arena, closing after this season, has all the things that are important to a player

Steve Yzerman’s memories of Joe Louis Arena span back decades, from being a budding star to Stanley Cup champion to being a member of the front office.

Friday’s game between his former team, the Detroit Red Wings, and the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team he's been general manager for since 2010, figured to be Yzerman’s last visit to the Joe as the Wings move into a new arena next season.