BREAKING: Steve Yzerman told #TBLightning players in a meeting today he’s stepping aside as GM to be in advisory role, per source. BriseBois taking over as GM.
— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithTB) September 11, 2018
There is word that Steve Yzerman is stepping down in TB, and Julien Brisebois will take over. More to come
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 11, 2018
added 1:09pm,
It’s believed Yzerman will fulfill the balance of his contract as a senior advisor in TB.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) September 11, 2018
added 1:13pm,
#tblightning owner Jeff Vinik had been hopeful + optimistic early in the summer to sign Yzerman to an extension. I asked Yzerman during playoffs and he said “Working for Jeff has been fantastic. It’s a tremendous position and I’m grateful to have it."
— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithTB) September 11, 2018
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