The Wings entered a new era , following the retirement of longtime captain Steve Yzerman after 22 seasons in the NHL , all spent with Detroit .
The 2006 -- 07 Detroit Red Wings season was the 81st National Hockey League season in Detroit , Michigan .
The Wings entered a new era , following the retirement of longtime captain Steve Yzerman after 22 seasons in the National Hockey League , all spent with Detroit .
The 2006 -- 07 Detroit Red Wings season was the 81st National Hockey League season in Detroit , Michigan .