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FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Steve Yzerman walks into the news conference where he was introduced as the new executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings NHL hockey club in Detroit. The Red Wings could actually benefit from an adjusted draft lottery that gives him better odds at the top pick, likely Alexis Lafreniere. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Yzerman-led Red Wings sticking to long-term plan to rebuild

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman answers a question in Detroit. Yzerman is entering his first season in charge of a franchise plodding through a rebuilding project. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Steve Yzerman wisely avoiding making promises with Red Wings

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

In this Nov. 5, 2018 photo, New York Islanders center Valtteri Filppula pauses during a break in action in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in New York. The Detroit Red Wings signed Filppula to a two-year $6 million contract, reuniting him for a third time with former teammate and newly hired GM Steve Yzerman, Monday, July 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman practices patience in free agency

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings pick Moritz Seider smiles while wearing a Red Wings jersey during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 21, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Yzerman puts stamp on 1st Detroit draft with unexpected pick

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2016, file photo, former New Jersey Devils star goalie Martin Brodeur smiles as he talks about his career with the NHL hockey club during a news conference in Newark, N.J. Brodeur returning to the place he spent the vast majority of his Hall of Fame career began a trend of executives going home to work for organizations they were synonymous with. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Home sweet home: NHL execs flock back to familiar franchises

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman gestures during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Tampa, Fla. Two people familiar with the decision say Yzerman will be named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. The people spoke Friday, April 19, 2019 morning to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the move. The people say Ken Holland will become the team’s senior vice president after being its general manager for two-plus decades. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Red Wings name Steve Yzerman general manager

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman gestures during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Tampa, Fla. Two people familiar with the decision say Yzerman will be named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. The people spoke Friday, April 19, 2019 morning to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the move. The people say Ken Holland will become the team’s senior vice president after being its general manager for two-plus decades. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman to retain coach Jeff Blashill

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In this May 23, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy watches the puck go past during the first period of Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Talented Lightning embrace Stanley Cup expectations

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman gestures during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the move says Steve Yzerman is stepping down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning and will be replaced immediately by assistant Julien BriseBois. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, because the team had not announced Yzerman's decision. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

The Latest: Yzerman committed to Lightning this season

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FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman gestures during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the move says Steve Yzerman is stepping down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning and will be replaced immediately by assistant Julien BriseBois. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, because the team had not announced Yzerman's decision. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Yzerman steps down as Lightning GM, BriseBois takes over

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 11, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan hoists the Stanley Cup as Bryan Rust (17) watches after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Nashville, Tenn. Coach Sullivan challenged his players to three-peat even while they were still partying after a second straight title. The Penguins think they can do it, something Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Steve Yzerman could not. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Three’s company; Pens eye 1st NHL three-peat in 35 years

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), of the Czech Republic, warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Tampa, Fla. A person with direct knowledge of the move says the Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $26.5 million, five-year deal. he person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, July 14, 2017 because it had not been announced. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning re-sign Palat to $26.5M, 5-year deal

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 30, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) skates in front of Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning have traded forward Jonathan Drouin to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, June 15, 2017, in a deal that gets them defensive prospect Mikhail Sergachev. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Lightning acquire Sergachev from Canadiens for Drouin

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) celebrates with teammates after the team defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 during an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning not making excuses for missing playoffs

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

GM Yzerman signs 4-year extension with Lightning

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Former Detroit Red Wing Nicklas Lidstrom waves to the crowd during the retirement ceremony for his No. 5 before an NHL hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche at Joe Louis Arena, Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Red Wings retire Nicklas Lidstrom’s No. 5 jersey

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2013 file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis (26) waves to the fans during a celebration of his 1,000th game before an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, in Tampa, Fla. The New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning are pulling off the first major deal on NHL trade deadline day, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, swapping captains Ryan Callahan and Martin St. Louis.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

NHL teams make a flurry of deals before deadline

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Canada forward Sidney Crosby, far right, stands with teammates for the Canadian national anthem after beating Sweden 3-0 in the men's gold medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Canada’s Olympic hockey win could be NHL farewell

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Dan Daoust scores a goal on Detroit Red Wings goalie Kevin Hodson during the first period of the Winter Classic Alumni outdoor NHL hockey game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Red Wings alumni sweep Maple Leafs at Comerica Park

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