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‘I thought it was wrong.’ Red Wings legend Henrik Zetterberg talks Yzerman stepping down

It's usually a good sign when a former captain wants to talk about your storied hockey franchise. This was not the case with Detroit Red Wings former captain He…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
‘I thought it was wrong.’ Red Wings legend Henrik Zetterberg talks Yzerman stepping down
Key Things to Know
  • Henrik Zetterberg criticized Steve Yzerman's departure as Detroit Red Wings general manager, stating he thought it was wrong.
  • Yzerman stepped down as general manager in July amid mounting frustrations from ownership and fans.
  • Zetterberg revealed the Red Wings offered him a position within the organization, but he turned it down.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg spoke out about Steve Yzerman stepping down as general manager, stating he believed the move was wrong. Speaking to Swedish publication Expressen, Zetterberg expressed disappointment over how the franchise handled Yzerman's departure following his exit in July. Zetterberg described the franchise's current situation as brutal while praising Yzerman's lasting legacy and contributions to rebuilding the team's prospect pool.

Zetterberg also revealed that the Red Wings offered him a role within the front office, which he declined. He currently remains in Sweden serving as a Senior Advisor for SHL club Timra IK, where he works with Detroit prospect Eddie Genborg.

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