Steve Yzerman is stepping down as the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, sources told The Athletic's Joe Smith. He discussed his decision with players during a meeting Tuesday.
Yzerman - who has one year remaining on his contract - will serve in an advisory role, while assistant general manager Julien BriseBois will take over as the team's GM.
Yzerman had served as the Lightning's GM since 2010. He previously served as the vice president and alternate governor of the Detroit Red Wings.
During his eight-year tenure with the Lightning, he helped the club reach the playoffs on five occasions, the Eastern Conference Final three times, and the Stanley Cup Final in 2015, where the team ultimately fell to the Chicago Blackhawks.
As for BriseBois, he's also been with the club since 2010 and has long been speculated to be in line for a general manager position.
BriseBois has long been target for GM roles around league. Lightning likely would have lost him in near future. https://t.co/vqoN0o4KOT
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) September 11, 2018
Yzerman's run as Tampa's GM includes winning the General Manager of the Year Award during the 2014-15 season.
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