Stephen Gregory Yzerman [1] (/ ˈ aɪ z ər m ə n / EYE-zər-mən; born May 9, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player currently serving as executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, with whom he spent all 22 seasons of his NHL playing career.

Apr 19, 2019 · Yzerman, a Hall of Fame center and three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Red Wings, has spent the past nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the first eight as GM.

Nov 17, 2024 · Yzerman, one of the greatest players in Red Wings history and a two-time Stanley Cup champion, was seen as the perfect architect to rebuild the Red Wings into perennial contenders. Fans, analysts, and former players alike had no doubt that Yzerman’s return would signal a bright future for the team.

Apr 19, 2019 · DETROIT - Detroit Red Wings Governor, President and CEO Christopher Ilitch today announced that Steve Yzerman has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager responsible for...

Apr 19, 2019 · Steve Yzerman was named executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. Yzerman spent his entire Hall of Fame playing career as a center with the Red...

May 9, 2024 · With LaFontaine gone, the Red Wings selected Yzerman 4th overall. Yzerman made his NHL debut on October 5, 1983. The team lost to the Winnipeg Jets, however, Yzerman had a successful game...

Mar 10, 2025 · Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announces Marco Kasper (not pictured) as the number eight overall pick to the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images ... If the Red Wings end up in the ...

Mar 6, 2025 · The NHL trade deadline is 3 p.m. Friday; Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has summoned a meeting of his top aides. The Wings made a few moves Wednesday: Waiving forward Christian...

Mar 7, 2025 · WASHINGTON — Steve Yzerman acknowledged the Detroit Red Wings didn't do everything they would have liked before the NHL trade deadline, but they did what made sense. This week, Yzerman...

Dec 28, 2024 · Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman addressed the media on Friday, offering a frank assessment of his team’s struggles and responding pointedly to questions about the...

Mar 8, 2025 · Steve Yzerman (born May 9, 1965, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian American professional ice hockey player who—as the longest-serving captain in National Hockey League (NHL) history—led the Detroit Red Wings to three Stanley Cup championships (1997, 1998, and 2002).

Dec 28, 2024 · Steve Yzerman looked around at the Detroit Red Wings, the team he manages, and recognized things couldn't go on as they were. "Recently just watching our team play, the spirit was zapped...

Dec 16, 2024 · The Detroit Red Wings’ rebuild has become a deeply polarizing subject, with opinions ranging from glowing optimism to harsh criticism, depending on who you ask. But how does one measure a...

Dec 27, 2024 · With just 30 points in 34 games, the Red Wings are tied for the fifth-fewest points in the league, prompting general manager Steve Yzerman to take action. On Thursday, Yzerman made the decision to fire head coach Derek Lalonde and hire Todd McLellan, marking a pivotal moment in the season.

Jan 27, 2025 · Moritz Seider is among six draft picks made by current GM Steve Yzerman playing for the Red Wings.

Dec 27, 2024 · DETROIT --Steve Yzerman summed up the state of the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, one day after the Red Wings replaced Derek Lalonde with Todd McLellan as coach.

Feb 7, 2025 · Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman should finally be a buyer at the NHL trade deadline and support a playoff push after a drastic turnaround.

Mar 9, 2025 · NHL analyst Bob Heyrman of FanSided isn’t a fan of Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman and his move. At the NHL trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Jake Walman from the...

Mar 8, 2025 · Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said he was willing to move draft picks and prospects on NHL Trade Deadline Day if circumstances were right.

Apr 20, 2024 · DETROIT -- Five years to the day since rejoining the Detroit Red Wings as Executive Vice President and General Manager in 2019, Steve Yzerman addressed several topics during his annual...