Windsor Star article
September 26, 2006
by Dave Waddell
For much of his 22-year career with the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman was known as The Captain.
Now you can call him Mr. Vice-President after the Wings announced the 41-year-old has joined the team’s front office.
He’ll work with senior vice-president Jimmy Devellano, GM Ken Holland and assistant GM Jim Nill.
For me, initially, it’s going to be almost an education in how the business works and the management side of running a team,” said Yzerman, who retired July 3 after accumulating 692 goals and 1,755 points in his NHL career.
“What I’ll be doing is spending time with Kenny and Jim Nill and Jimmy D. in the hockey department and observing how they operate, whether it be contract negotiations, player analysis, just sitting in, listening and watching hockey.
“I think I also have some freedom as far as the business side of the organization.”
