There’s a lot that goes into building a contender.
Everything needs to go well. Drafting, player development, front office focus, and even luck play a part in producing a perennial winner.
Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman knows this all too well. He’s won at every level of the NHL as a player and was the architect behind the Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent success. His current job involves rebuilding the Detroit Red Wings — a task that’s nothing short of daunting.
In addition to drafting, developing, and proper deployment, trades are often utilized to bolster a roster.