How long is Steve Yzerman's plan, the "Yzerplan" for the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings fans may not be ready to lament their misfortune, but one more missed playoff could change that since Steve Yzerman's plan, the "Yzerplan" doesn't seem to work.
Yes, this franchise amassed four Stanley Cups between 1997 and 2008 with a roster full of Hall of Famers. However, fans have endured a painful decline after their 25-year playoff streak ended in 2017.
The Wings haven't won a playoff series since 2013, nor have they qualified for the playoffs since 2016. Only the Buffalo Sabres have a longer active drought in both categories.
The Red Wings' hopes for a revival rest with a familiar face: former captain Steve Yzerman. After building the Tampa Bay Lightning into a powerhouse, Yzerman returned to Detroit as GM in 2019, taking over from Ken Holland, who struggled in the salary cap era.
Yzerman inherited a team that had long been out of the draft lottery and relied on strategies no longer viable in the modern NHL. His first year was one of the worst seasons in NHL history, though the pandemic cut it short. Despite these challenges, Yzerman's leadership is a beacon of hope for the Red Wings' future.
Source: Defector
How Long Is The Yzerplan Supposed To Take, Anyway?
| POLL | ||
Do you think the Steve Yzerman plan "the Yzerplan" is working well for the Detroit Red Wings? | ||
| Yes | 31 | 73.8 % |
| No | 11 | 26.2 % |
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