TAMPA, FL (AP) --
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman is the Tampa Bay
Lightning's new general manager, taking on the task to rebuilding a
franchise that's fallen on hard times since winning its only
Stanley Cup championship six years ago.
The former Detroit Red Wings captain and executive was
introduced Tuesday as Brian Lawton's replacement during a press
conference at St. Pete Times Forum. Lawton and coach Rick Tocchet
were fired April 12.
Yzerman has worked as a vice president for the Red Wings, the
only team he played for during a 22-year career in which he scored
692 goals, amassed 1,755 points and was part of three Stanley Cup
winners.
The 45-year-old recently led Canada to men's Olympic hockey gold
as Hockey Canada executive director at the Vancouver Games.
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