What We Learned from Detroit’s End-of-Season Presser

The Red Wings concluded their season-ending press conferences yesterday, as the media heard from head coach Todd McLellan and general manager Steve Yzerman about all things 2024-25.

As far as these sessions go, this one had the juice. One of Yzerman’s more famous quotes during a media availability was something along the lines of “I’m trying to answer your question without actually answering it,” which is an ethos that’s apparent every time he’s in front of the media. Generally, he gives thoughtful responses that provide plenty of insight into his decision-making process… but stops short of revealing anything substantial about what he does or doesn’t plan to do, as he’s notorious for keeping plans close to the vest.