Steve Yzerman was asked if the Red Wings are prepared to spend $10-11 million on a player in free agency. "Absolutely," he said. "If there's a player worthy of spending whatever amount on, that has an interest of playing in Detroit,

The Red Wings, once a model of efficiency and a shoo-in for the NHL Playoffs each season, have now failed the make the league's postseason in nine straight seasons. On Wednesday, video was shared of legendary Red Wings center and current general manager Steve Yzerman as he did his best to reassure the residents of 'Hockeytown' his willingness to tackle their sky high expectations.