Mike Ilitch on the Wings
Wings owner Mike Ilitch recently did an interview with the Detroit News (mainly about the Detroit Tigers’ success) and some Wings-related questions popped up:
On whether he believes Wings Captain Steve Yzerman will return or retire: “Everybody keeps saying he’s taking his time so he’s gonna come back. But knowing Stevie, I’m not so sure he’s gonna come back. Because I don’t think it would take him quite that long to make the evaluation on his physical health. But I’m guessing just like everyone.”On whether the team welcomes him back: “Oh definitely, if he wants to come back and he feels he can do the job. That’s why we can’t push. To be honest with you, we stopped talking about it because (GM) Kenny Holland doesn’t know and I don’t know. We have so much respect for him, he’ll make his decision.”
On the Wings’ first-round playoff ouster: “I worry about it because we were the best team the whole season and we couldn’t win a best of seven. What did we do wrong? Can our scouts make the difference? No more can you lay out all the money.”
On whether Joe Louis Arena will be renovated or a new arena built: “My sons have been taking care of that. It’s not the most accessible place but it can be done beautifully, renovation-wise. We haven’t made a final decision. (For a new arena), a lot has to do with being able to put a site together.”
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