Yzerman the new GM in Tampa

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hock..._have_their_gm/

Classy guy, wonder how he will do. If he has learned from Holland and co he should work wonders down there

[cpramber5 0]

I think this could be huge for Tampa. I think he will do well especially with Stamkos and not do anything retarded to ruin the organization

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

I totally called that one - I had a conversation at the last game with a season-ticket holder. Told her that we should go after him. Yzerman was not going to be handed a GM job in DET - he had to earn it elsewhere.

[DarkStar50 679]

JR,

Who are you, I mean Steve, naming as coach?

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

I'll say Gerard Gallant. Former TBL player, former Yzerman teammate, former CBJ head coach.

[Krev 86]

Makes sense from a hockey and family standpoint for him. All three of his daughters ride horses in Florida for shows a lot. All very nice girls too.

[LivHockey84 0]

I say stevie calls Barry Smith

[jrhky36 1]

the best of luck to steve in tampa. he will be missed here in detroit. alot of people here saw it coming after the olympics. he knew that ken holland and jim nill(ast gm) weren't going anywhere soon so he had to leave to be a gm. who know he may return to the wings one day and i for one hope he does. what about the possiblity of joe kocur as the head coach?

[MLSman 22]

It's great to see TBL really focused on stabilizing the organization. They have a great product and didn't always have great management. Stevey will do great things in the sunshine state.

[Fire0nIce228 1]

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=323850

Although he has not completely ruled out a return to the NHL, it appears as though it will not happen this season, even if a former teammate with the Red Wings who was recently hired in Tampa Bay gave him a call.

"Not now," said Hasek of the possibility of joining Steve Yzerman and the Lightning. "Maybe in the future. The weather is always nice over there. At least I would think about it. But it just won't happen this year."

The prospect of Hasek returning is a whole topic by itself, but its very interesting to hear Yzerman gave him a call about a return..

[RiSeOnFiRe 0]

A return or as a goalie coach?

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=323850

The prospect of Hasek returning is a whole topic by itself, but its very interesting to hear Yzerman gave him a call about a return..

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=323927

[jds 20]

JR, enjoy working with Boucher. He's a great guy and a great coach.

[TheHerminator22 0]

It'll be interesting to see if Yzerman's great skill, knowledge, and leadership will translate to him being an effective GM for Tampa. I personally think it is a good match.