When Yzerman took over as the Red Wings' general manager in 2019, his decision brought a lot of hope to the franchise. Yzerman had built the Tampa Bay Lightning into a contender over his time with the team, which resulted in two Stanley Cups following his departure. After six years in Detroit, though, he doesn't have much to show for.

The Detroit Red Wings face near elimination from playoff contention after a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The Wings must earn at least one point against the Florida Panthers to avoid missing the playoffs for a ninth straight year.