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The Daily: Yes, Red Wings Yzerman Has Heard of the Yzerplan; Islanders Interested in Blackhawks’ Kane?
Yzerman offers his explanation of the Yzerplan

It started from the moment he was hired as the new general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. Firstly, Steve Yzerman was attempting to return the franchise to the glory days that were commonplace while he was captain of the club. Secondly, the fanbase was granting this attempt a unique handle.
The’ve been calling it the Yzerplan.
“I think I’d rather party with him than do yoga with him to be honest.”
Can only imagine the shenanigans Biz and Yzerman would get into.
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— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) December 1, 2022
And yes, in case you were wondering Red Wings fans, Yzerman has heard that you’re referring to his rebuild of the team as the Yzerplan. As a result, he was acknowledging this recently while an intermission guest on an NHL on TNT broadcast.
Stevie Y was even offering his simple assessment on what the Yzerplan is all about.
“Honestly, the plan is find good players,” Yzerman explained. “It’s as simple as that.
“That’s the plan.”
Red Wings In Case You Missed It
- Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde has implemented the Tampa Bay system into Detroit
- Detroit prospect Amadeus Lombardi of the Flint Firebirds is moving up into the top scorers in the OHL
- Goaltender Sebastian Cossa is proving to be a workhorse for the ECHL Toledo Walleye
- The Red Wings are making hay against struggling NHL teams this season
Red Wings Next Game
Detroit coach Derek Lalonde will be back in his old haunts. The Red Wings are traveling to Tampa Bay on Tuesday to face the Eastern Conference champion Lightning.
Hockey Now Network
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Boston: The Buins finally lose a home game and it’s to old coach Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights. Boston Bruins
Philadelphia: The Flyers stunned the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 5-3. Philadelphia Flyers
Washington: Center Nicklas Backstrom underwent hip surgery. However, he could be back earlier than originally anticipated. Washington Capitals
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Islanders: Are the Islanders interested in acquiring Chicago’s Patrick Kane? New York Islanders
Florida: The Panthers are placing veteran forward Patric Hornqvist on LTIR. Florida Panthers
Montreal: Canadiens netminder Carey Price causing a social media controversy. Montreal Canadiens
Calgary: Former Flames prospect Jusso Valimaki is loving life in Arizona. Calgary Flames
San Jose: Sharks forward Mario Ferraro is out with a foot injury after blocking a shot. San Jose Sharks
Colorado: Add center Nathan MacKinnon to the growing Avalanche injury list. Colorado Avalanche
Vegas: Firstly, no Jack Eichel. Secondly, no Alex Pietrangelo. However, it was no problem for Vegas in Boston. Vegas Golden Knights
Dallas: Who’s hot and who’s cold for the Stars? Dallas Stars