(Photo: Todd McInturf, Detroit News)
Detroit — Steve Yzerman is returning to the Red Wings.
Yzerman, who served two decades as the Red Wings captain while leading them to three Stanley Cups, was named an executive vice president and general manager.
Ken Holland, who has been the general manager since 1997, has signed a multi-year extension and promoted to senior vice president.
“It’s an extremely exciting day in the history of our franchise,” owner Chris Ilitch said.
Yzerman, 53, has been with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the last nine seasons, the first eight as a general manager before transitioning into a consultant’s role this season in the final year of his contract.