"Steve Yzerman" by Kristy

Yesterday it was announced that Steve Yzerman was leaving the only organization he has ever been with during his National Hockey League career. Yzerman played his an entire outstanding career for the Detroit Red Wings. He hung up his skates several years ago when he decided to retire but still remained working for the team behind the scenes. Over the years Yzerman has inspired Hockeytown in Detroit and made the organization what it is today. He is an idol among so many players and fans worldwide.

Ever since Yzerman retired as a player his new dream was to someday become a general manager in the NHL. For many months now, Tampa Bay's hockey club had been offering their GM position to Yzerman and with the Red Wing's own GM, Ken Holland, getting an extension, Yzerman seized the opportunity with Tampa Bay and is following his dream.

As a Red Wing fan I was initially heartbroken over the news that he was leaving. But I soon realized, Yzerman is doing what I always preach on here to myself and everyone else, which is following his dream. I am incredibly happy for him and know he has amazing potential to turn Tampa Bay's current sorrows into an excellent organization someday. Hockeytown will always be Stevie Y's home and I hope someday he finds his way back, as all of Detroit would welcome him back with open arms.

Good luck Stevie!