He subsequently was offered the job of Vice President of Operations , and remained with the team .
Perhaps the biggest change to the roster in the off season was the announcement that Steve Yzerman would retire from playing hockey after playing 23 seasons with the Wings .
Steve Yzerman subsequently was offered the job of Vice President of Operations , and remained with the team .
Perhaps the biggest change to the roster in the off season was the announcement that Steve Yzerman would retire from playing hockey after playing 23 seasons with the Wings .