from Ansar Khan of Mlive,
Steve Yzerman declared that his first training camp as Detroit Red Wings general manager will be highly competitive. Players must earn their roster spot. Nobody will be handed a job.
Contracts, the salary cap, waiver status and experience will still be significant factors, however, in determining who makes the season-opening 23-man roster.
Could it get uncomfortable for underperforming veterans? Perhaps. Many young players will be pushing for jobs as the team transitions to a younger roster over the next couple of seasons with several contracts set to expire.