Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman and Trade Deadline

Steve Yzerman on Detroit Red Wings' trade deadline: 'I understand frustration' from fans
This week, Yzerman acquired a 35-year-old veteran center, Craig Smith, and a 33-year-old underperforming goaltender, Petr Mrázek, along with a conditional mid-round pick. The only player shipped out was Joe Veleno, a former first-round pick who wasn't performing to expectations.
Red Wings’ Yzerman: ‘Earth-shattering’ moves too costly
The Detroit Red Wings have ample cap space and holes on their roster and are feeling urgency as their playoff hopes fade during a four-game skid. But general manager Steve Yzerman still isn’t prepared to part with high draft picks and premium prospects for rental players and a potential short-term boost.
Analyst Blasts Red Wings’ GM Over ‘Latest Blunder’ at Trade Deadline Day
NHL analyst Bob Heyrman of FanSided blasted Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman after his latest blunder at trade deadline day.
Steve Yzerman: Trades for Red Wings must be worth it or else rebuild's been 'a waste'
Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said he's willing to trade picks and prospects, but only for top young players with term
Yzerman talks 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Red Wings’ playoff push and more
Detroit acquires veteran forward, familiar face and draft capital as final quarter of season gets underway
After disgraceful Trade Deadline, what exactly is Red Wings’ Yzerplan?
It’s funny how things come full circle, isn’t it? Nearly three months ago, I called the “Yzerplan” into question. I was met with a fair share of backlash, with many of the critics pointing the finger at then-Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde.
Red Wings trade deadline report card: Grading Steve Yzerman’s moves
The Red Wings will mostly proceed with the lineup they have, as they look to snap an eight-year playoff drought.
Red Wings' Steve Yzerman has decisions to make as trade deadline looms; 5 possible targets
▶ Center Ryan O'Reilly: The Nashville center is 34, and with two years left on his contract at $4.75 million. He'd be a fine fit in this Wings lineup, but with a no-trade clause, O'Reilly would have to agree to a trade, and that might be unlikely.
Why Red Wings failed at 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman blew a chance to bolster his team for a playoff push at the NHL Trade Deadline.
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Caputo: Yzerman's credibility is on the line
Yzerman’s drafting has been brilliant, and should ultimately lead to long-term genuine Stanley Cup contention For that ...
Losers of 5 in a row, Detroit Red Wings are in danger of slipping out of playoff race
The Detroit Red Wings have lost five games in a row, and captain Dylan Larkin acknowledged their confidence is shaken.
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Steve Yzerman's blunder somehow looks even worse thanks to the Oilers
Detroit Red Wings fans are beginning to run out of patience with general manager Steve Yzerman. It's always tricky when a legend comes back to the franchise in a high-profile position, whether as ...