Duff: Red Wings Never Learn, Putting a Legend in Charge Doesn’t Work
Steve Yzerman was removed from his position as GM of the Red Wings on Wednesday after seven seasons in which the team never played a Stanley Cup game, despite his success as captain when he led the Wings to three Stanley Cup titles. The article notes that legendary players have historically struggled in coaching and management roles, citing examples including Alex Delvecchio, who won three Stanley Cups as a Red Wings captain but compiled a 53-81-21 record as coach from 1973 to 1976 with no playoff appearances.
Via Detroit Hockey Now: detroithockeynow.com/red-wings-never-learn-putti
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