Yzerman's Exit Could Reshape Detroit's Future

Steve Yzerman's departure as GM opens a critical question mark over the fate of Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings' long-term direction. For years, Yzerman's fingerprints were all over Detroit's roster construction, and his exit creates uncertainty about whether the organization's vision remains intact. The trade market is already buzzing about whether Larkin's status has changed now that the architect of the current regime is stepping aside.