Here's when Yzerman thinks the window for Stanley Cup will open

Even by not having the top three selection of the NHL Draft in recent years, Yzerman believes it's possible to build a competitive team without those.

Here are some key points from Yzerman's strategy:

Building by drafting:
Yzerman shows the importance of drafting well and patiently developing talent. He has madea couple of middle 1st round pick and has accumulated a really good group of young players like Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider and more.

Long-term Vision:
Yzerman knows that rebuilding a team takes time. He has a realistic timeline and understands that Detroit is not at the stage where they can be considered playoff contenders yet.

Managing Expectations:
Evan if he has an enormous pressure to accelerate the rebuild, Yzerman know that he ha to be focus on making prudent decisions that will benefit the team in the long run. He acknowledges that not every move will be perfect but remains committed to the strategy.

Player Development:
Yzerman places a lot of time on player development in the organization. He's looking for for them to grow continuesly and hopes that they will soon be ready for the NHL.

In summary, Yzerman's is a man of patience, likes a strategic planning and focus on building a competitive team. While the process has been slower than desired, he remains optimistic about the future of the team.

Source : Audacy
Yzerman sees Red Wings' playoff window opening in 'next couple years'