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Steve Yzerman's job with the Red Wings appears safe, but for how long?
TL;DR
Steve Yzerman's position as GM of the Detroit Red Wings seems secure for now, despite the team's ongoing struggles. The Red Wings have missed the playoffs for ten consecutive seasons, raising questions about Yzerman's future.
Key points
- Steve Yzerman's job security is questioned
- Red Wings missed playoffs for 10th consecutive year
- Longest active playoff drought in the NHL
- Yzerman has been GM for seven seasons
- Todd McLellan addressed the media about the season
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Steve Yzerman's job with the Red Wings appears safe, but for how long? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Detroit Red Wings GM and head coach Todd McLellan finally faced the media on Thursday to address the regular season that had passed. It ended on a severely sour note for Detroit, falling out of a playoff position in the final month or so of the campaign.
The Red Wings missed the post-season for the 10th straight year, which is now the longest active playoff drought. Because of that, it only makes sense that Yzermanâs job security is questioned, especially since heâs been at the wheel for seven of those seasons.
Typically, when a teamâs season is over, the players, coach, GM, and head of hockey operations face the media within a couple of days to discuss the past campaign.
For Detroit, the players spoke to the media in their end-of-season availability on April 17, one day after the NHLâs regular season concluded. However, unlike most teams around the league, Yzerman, and McLellan, for that matter, didnât speak until almost a week later.
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It leaves one to wonder whether the Red Wingsâ ownership was considering this to be the end of the road for the GM. But based on his appearance at the podium on Thursday, the organization must have handed him another vote of confidence.
Q&A
How long has Steve Yzerman been the GM of the Detroit Red Wings?
Steve Yzerman has been the GM of the Detroit Red Wings for seven seasons.
Why is there uncertainty about Steve Yzerman's job security?
There is uncertainty about Yzerman's job security due to the Red Wings missing the playoffs for ten straight years, the longest active playoff drought.
What was the outcome of the Red Wings' recent season?
The Red Wings ended their recent season by falling out of playoff contention in the final month.
Who is the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings?
The head coach of the Detroit Red Wings is Todd McLellan.