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 Red Wings' playoff drought has reached nine season. Here's what went right, and what went wrong this season.

Yzerman is left facing his most important offseason yet, with an imperative to get back on track — and a rising salary cap creating some flexibility. Here are the most glari