Steve Yzerman has been named team Vice President for the Detroit Red Wings. He will work closely with Senior Vice President Jim Devellano, GM Ken Holland and Assistant GM Jim Nill on pretty much anything and everything. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that they already reached their decision regarding Yzerman’s role with the team, but I am. Yzerman did get a pretty nice job right away, Gordie Howe wasn’t so lucky.

“It has been apparent for the last decade that Steve would play his entire career with the Red Wings,” said Ilitch. “After retiring as the longest serving captain in NHL history and the on-ice leader of our franchise for 23 years, it is only fitting that he join our management team in a meaningful position. I’m confident Steve will bring the same passion and dedication he displayed on the ice to our management team and help us make the Detroit Red Wings the best we can be.”

Thanks to George at Snapshots for the link.

ESPN.com sports ticker
September 25, 2006

Steve Yzerman is back with the Detroit Red Wings.

The Red Wings on Monday named Yzerman as the team’s vice president and stated that the former captain will work in all aspects of the organization.

“It has been apparent for the last decade that Steve would play his entire career with the Red Wings,” team owner Mike Ilitch said. “After retiring as the longest serving captain in NHL history and the on-ice leader of our franchise for 23 years, it is only fitting that he join our management team in a meaningful position.”

Yzerman, who retired on July 3, collected 692 goals and 1,063 assists in 1,514 career games - all with Detroit. The Red Wings’ captain for a league-record 20 seasons, Yzerman ranks sixth on the NHL’s all-time list with 1,755 career points.

“I’m confident Steve will bring the same passion and dedication he displayed on the ice to our management team and help us make the Detroit Red Wings the best we can be,” Ilitch said.