frozenboards Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Yzerman is stepping down as Tampa Bay's GM. I didn't see this coming. There has long been talk of figuring out a way to bring him back to Detroit. I no Kenny Holland fan, so I wouldn't shed any tears if he got the boot. https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/steve-yzerman-steps-down-as-general-manager-of-tampa-bay-lightning-in-stunning-move/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Racicot Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Stevie as Obi. Devellano as R2D2. The ghost of Mike Illitch appears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill0755 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Ken Holland, be afraid, be very afraid......your head is on the CHOPPING BLOCK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salros Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Are not the Tampa Bay Lighting almost good enough to win a Cup? I guess when you've won a Cup, you don't need to stick around and win another. If he does go back to Detroit, maybe he likes to rebuild a franchise instead of enjoying the fruits of his labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Maybe yzerman just couldn't stand living in Florida any longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 My actual theory is that Brisebois had another opportunity elsewhere and Yzerman, knowing that he's going to replace holland next year anyway, did Tampa a favor by stepping aside so they could keep Brisebois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Geoff Molson: "Hi Steve, can you believe the shit I've been dealing with? So listen, I'd like to talk to you about Julien Br..." Stevie Y.: [Hangs up phone, runs to BriseBois' office.] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorhood27 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 36 minutes ago, James said: My actual theory is that Brisebois had another opportunity elsewhere and Yzerman, knowing that he's going to replace holland next year anyway, did Tampa a favor by stepping aside so they could keep Brisebois. Agree completely. BriseBois is probably the best assistant GM in hockey, and was very highly coveted. Brings a different perspective to a team that can't quite get over the hump. And if the Yzerman to Detroit rumors are true, and I believe they are, this move makes sense for everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Racicot Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Salros said: Are not the Tampa Bay Lighting almost good enough to win a Cup? I guess when you've won a Cup, you don't need to stick around and win another. If he does go back to Detroit, maybe he likes to rebuild a franchise instead of enjoying the fruits of his labour. 1 hour ago, James said: Maybe yzerman just couldn't stand living in Florida any longer Yzerman evidently sold his condo in Tampa last winter and he's had the same residence in Bloomfield Hills (suburb of Detroit) since he left for the TBay job. I'm pretty sure his daughters are done with school and he and his wife are extremely close to their aging parents who are a few hours away from Detroit in the west Toronto suburbs. The theory for a desperate Wings fan (me) is that he'll join the Wings organization as Holland's successor (Holland's contract is up in April 2020) next summer before Ken hands over the keys for good (for the love, please). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 It sounds like its a 100% family thing. and he had been commuting back and forth most of the time. Holland to SEA and Yzerman to DET. Win-win! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raken65 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 As a Habs fan it strikes me as curious that we talk about a missed opportunity with Brisebois but no talk that one of the best GM'S in Hockey is suddenly available. I know in this case Yzerman is most likely going home to Detroit but it's annoying that the only people deemed to be "qualified" to coach or GM in Montreal have to speak French. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 I believe that is called the Quebec Tax. I'm sure if Quebec City ever gets a team, they will not allow english speakers and only scout France for import players. 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainman Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Raken65 said: As a Habs fan it strikes me as curious that we talk about a missed opportunity with Brisebois but no talk that one of the best GM'S in Hockey is suddenly available. I know in this case Yzerman is most likely going home to Detroit but it's annoying that the only people deemed to be "qualified" to coach or GM in Montreal have to speak French. I'm pretty sure that's why I was passed over as GM of Montreal because I didn't speak French. Rotten buggers! I thought I had it aced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salros Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Now you can have a translator robot by your side. Language soon will be a forgotten barrier (2 decades). This could explain a lot about why the Canadiens have become what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwell Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 SO EXCITED!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDunlop Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 How long until the Wings are back in business? It seems like this thing could get turned around quickly with Stevie at the helm and all the great 2018 draftees. Maybe a couple of years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwell Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 1 hour ago, RegDunlop said: How long until the Wings are back in business? It seems like this thing could get turned around quickly with Stevie at the helm and all the great 2018 draftees. Maybe a couple of years? Who knows really? The defense is utter garbage. I'd say like 5 years away. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDunlop Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 To say nothing of the goaltending. Still, I think that's pessimistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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