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Steve Yzerman, Hall of Fame member, resigns as General Manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. A person familiar with the movement told USA TODAY Sports.
Yzerman will remain with the Lightning as the senior advisor to the general manager, according to the person who requested anonymity as he was not allowed to publicly discuss the change.
Julien Brisebois will be appointed Executive Director, said the person.
The Lightning are holding a press conference at 4 pm AND.
Yzerman, 53, is one of the most respected CEOs in the league, known for his aggressiveness in acquiring players. He will leave a team considered to be one of the favorites of the Stanley Cup.
Brisebois has been on the list of rising stars of GM assistant in recent seasons.
A legendary Detroit Red Wings player, Yzerman still has his home in the Detroit area. He has spent a lot of time in Tampa and Detroit since becoming General Manager of Lightning in 2010.
Because he's a fan favorite, Yzerman's idea of coming back to Detroit as a member of the Red Wings leadership is frequently discussed by fans on social networks. However, the rebuilding of the Red Wings recently extended the contract with General Manager Ken Holland.
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