Former Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman Reportedly Lands New Hockey Canada Role

Former Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is reportedly joining Hockey Canada in an advisory role. According to NHL Insider Darren Dreger, Yzerman will serve alongside Doug Armstrong and Shane Doan in an advisory group assisting Vice President of Hockey Operations Scott Salmond. The group will focus on planning for upcoming international events, including the World Cup, World Championship, and Olympics, while also identifying future management groups.

The new international responsibility is not expected to affect Yzerman's current duties as a senior advisor to Red Wings Governor and CEO Chris Ilitch. Yzerman previously led Hockey Canada to gold medals as executive director at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, as well as general manager of the 2007 World Championship team.