Steve Yzerman steps down as Red Wings GM amid mixed fan reactions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Steve Yzerman is no longer the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, as announced on July 15. His exit follows seven seasons without a playoff appearance, extending the franchise's record playoff drought to a decade. Fans and analysts expressed a range of emotions on social media, from relief to surprise, raising questions about the impact on team captain Dylan Larkin's ongoing trade request. A search for a new general manager is currently in progress, with calls for a fresh leadership direction that could potentially affect Larkin's future with the team.
- •Yzerman's tenure included zero playoff appearances over seven years.
- •Social media reactions highlighted relief and concerns about Larkin's future.
- •The Red Wings are actively searching for a new general manager.
- •Fans called for hiring someone outside the franchise's inner circle.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Reaction to Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM: 'I feel hope today'
"The Detroit Red Wings announced Steve Yzerman would no longer be the general manager, and the reaction on social media was mostly supportive.
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