DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said Jeff Blashill will return behind the behind for the team next season.
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Yzerman held a virtual press conference with reporters on Wednesday, one day after the NHL announced the regular season had ended, which means the Detroit Red Wings won't play any more games this year.
“I have no plans of making a coaching change at this time. I think Jeff has done a good job,” he said. “The Red Wings are in a rebuild.”
Yzerman said he also plans on naming a captain before next season starts.
Steve Yzerman on Jeff Blashill: “I have no plans of making a coaching change at this time.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) May 27, 2020
“I think Jeff has done a good job,” he said. “The Red Wings are in a rebuild.”
Steve Yzerman plans to name a new Red Wings captain before the 2020-21 season.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) May 27, 2020
Steve Yzerman said his thoughts on Jeff Blashill haven't changed since February, he will be back in 2020-2021.
— Justin Rose (@JRoseWXYZ) May 27, 2020
Wings have been in a rebuild, points to trade deadline sellers, coaching team in difficult situation, says it's unfair to base him on record at this time.
