After a year of watching his highlights from the Swedish Hockey League, seeing his skill and physicality on full display at a high level, I am sold. I think we all are, and I am sure Yzerman is just as excited despite his cautious demeanor.

Detroit increased its playoff streak to 22 seasons, the longest active streak at the time.

McGuire demotedSo here we are today: McGuire is being demoted from NBC's and NBC Sports' top NHL coverage team. Less Pierre McGuire seems to be what a lot of hockey fans have wanted for years. Back here in Red Wings land, we await the start of Training Camp (Sept. 13-16). It's an end of an era on the Red Wings blue line. Earlier this week NHLTradeRumors posted a note about a "massive" trade between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres.

Earlier this week NHLTradeRumors posted a note about a "massive" trade between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres. The trade would send forward Anthony Mantha to the Sabres in exchange for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. According to sources the Sabres have held preliminary discussions with several teams including the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit would be willing to part with Anthony Mantha to obtain the 6'4 24-year-old Finnish defenseman. Mantha finished last season with 25 goals and would provide Buffalo some much needed offense.

He is coming off of a real bad year (6 goals, 13 assists, -14 rating in 71 games played) and the Red Wings have suddenly added Erne to the roster. The 23-year-old winger played 60 games with the Wings this past season (3 goals, 6 assists) -- is he in the mix? There's also Madison Bowey, who the Red Wings acquired through the Nick Jensen trade in February. Who is actually going to be playing for the Red Wings? Goalies:Jimmy HowardJonathan BernierCalvin PickardI put together a quick recap of the major Red Wings offseason moves here.

He was hurt all last year, but can he be healthy enough to get a spot on this roster when the season starts? He is coming off of a real bad year (6 goals, 13 assists, -14 rating in 71 games played) and the Red Wings have suddenly added Erne to the roster. The 23-year-old winger played 60 games with the Wings this past season (3 goals, 6 assists) -- is he in the mix? There's also Madison Bowey, who the Red Wings acquired through the Nick Jensen trade in February. Who is actually going to be playing for the Red Wings?

He is coming off of a real bad year (6 goals, 13 assists, -14 rating in 71 games played) and the Red Wings have suddenly added Erne to the roster. Abdelkader has that hefty contract that does not look good sitting on the 4th line. It's just a mess of different/bad contracts, aging players, young players with unknown value, and players like Cholowski and Hronek who look like the future, but we still can't quite tell -- although Hronek dominated at the 2019 World Championships. There's also Madison Bowey, who the Red Wings acquired through the Nick Jensen trade in February. Who is actually going to be playing for the Red Wings?

Filip Zadina of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena on February 26, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Regardless, here's a look at a few players in the system who could crack this Red Wings lineup:Jacob de la Rose (C, LW)Jacob de la Rose of the Detroit Red Wings on November 01, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Dennis Cholowski (D)Dennis Cholowski of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena on November 06, 2018 in Detroit. Taro Hirose (LW)Taro Hirose of the Detroit Red Wings on March 19, 2019 in New York City. Ryan Kuffner (LW)Kuffner, 23, also joined the Red Wings out of college this past season.

His presence adds depth and a chance for some competition to the Red Wings' goalie situation. Regardless, here's a look at a few players in the system who could crack this Red Wings lineup:Jacob de la Rose (C, LW)Jacob de la Rose of the Detroit Red Wings on November 01, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Dennis Cholowski (D)Dennis Cholowski of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena on November 06, 2018 in Detroit. Taro Hirose (LW)Taro Hirose of the Detroit Red Wings on March 19, 2019 in New York City. Ryan Kuffner (LW)Kuffner, 23, also joined the Red Wings out of college this past season.