I'm glad he's landed the GM position that he wanted, thrilled it's in the other conference and with a team that I kind of like, and ecstatic that everyone is spared another year or two of "when will Stevie leave and where will he go?" questions. Those were getting incessant and tiring.

He was bound to leave sooner or later. I'm glad he's found an owner that seems committed to giving him the resources and time to be successful and to do the job the way he wants to do it.

It was time for him to move on, with nothing but wonderful memories and good feelings on both sides. 🙂

Michael; Thank you for your kind words. I will forever be grateful to you and all the fans who have supported me through the years. I remember meeting you years ago. Two things stand out in my mind from that night: the look of absolute terror on your face as I signed your jersey and the really cool sweater you wore that night! Today is a special day; today is also a sad day. I grew up in Detroit and went on to raise two very important things: a family and Lord Stanley's Cup. My sincere thanks for the love you have shown me!!