(WXYZ) — The Captain is coming home. Steve Yzerman will be the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, according to several reports, including from TSN. Ken Holland, the current GM, will remain in his role as senior vice president.
Fans immediately took to social media to react to the news, and nearly all of it was good. Check out some of the highlights below.
When Redwing legend #19 Steve Yzerman comes back as GM today to the #redwings on the 19th day of the month in 2019 pic.twitter.com/mR5TQpDKvD
— Brennan Kallmyer (@bk_bearcat14) April 19, 2019
There are good days
There are great days
And then there are Steve Yzerman returning to the Detroit Red Wings days #LGRW
— Jake Helms (@JakeHelms5) April 19, 2019
Steve Yzerman #LGRW pic.twitter.com/t3MFGouhOR
— Cam Pepper® (@Cam_Pepper) April 19, 2019
When Steve Yzerman returns to the @DetroitRedWings fans are... https://t.co/8HCtxuzC59
— WelcomeHomeStevie (@HockeytownSouth) April 19, 2019
Steve Yzerman is a Red Wing again and it feels like the universe just took a big step in correcting itself
— egg steve king (@jonhearst) April 19, 2019
Steve Yzerman back in Detroit as Red Wings GM pic.twitter.com/mVzVDvLBoq
— STEVO (@StevoAce24) April 19, 2019
Steve Yzerman is basically the Captain America of Detroit. Welcome back Cap!
— Kevin Shaw (@KevinShawComedy) April 19, 2019
Thanks @DetroitRedWings welcome home Steve yzerman
— David Wilson (@dwilson490) April 19, 2019
Honestly who needs coffee in the morning when you can just find out that our lord and savior Steve Yzerman is coming home?
— Brendan (@Brendan4afc) April 19, 2019
Oh sure. Steve Yzerman waits until I’m moving to come home. I’m kidding. Welcome home, Stevie! We’ve missed you in Detroit.
— Stevie M (@flyingfannie) April 19, 2019
Good Morning to Steve Yzerman only 😊
— Megara (@megarasrose) April 19, 2019
WELCOME BACK TO THE RED WINGS STEVE YZERMAN!!! #WingNut #WeWantMoreBanners 🥅🏒🏆🚨🐙
— Josh (@J_Dub0023) April 19, 2019
Steve Yzerman is returning to the Detroit Redwings as General Manager. BEST. OFFSEASON. MOVE. EVER.
— Andy Skelton (@Da_Pineapple) April 19, 2019
STEVE YZERMAN IS COMING BACK BABY
— Alex Bader (@Alex__Bader) April 19, 2019
I've watched five Steve Yzerman highlight videos and now I am watching the Yzerman jersey retirement. I'm emotional, you guys! #LGRW
— Shep Ramsey (@Schickatronics) April 19, 2019
Mike: “Ellen, wake up! Steve Yzerman is coming back to Detroit.”
Me: *runs downstairs, puts on Yzerman Jersey, goes back to bed*
— LN. (@ellenk124) April 19, 2019
🎶 Steve Yzerman's coming hoooommmmmmeeeeee.
Steve Yzerman's coming hoooommmmmmeeeeee.
Steve Yzerman's coming hoooommmmmmeeeeee.
Steve Yzerman's coming hoooommmmmmeeeeee.
Steve Yzerman's coming hoooommmmmmeeeeee Lord he's been off in Tampa for sooooo loooooong.🎶
— Michael Hayes (@hayesmi5) April 19, 2019
