Why Stevie Y?? I just heard the news today that Steve Yzerman is leaving Detroit and heading down south -- way down south -- to Tampa to be the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Huh?? Why? To me, Stevie is a northern type of guy. If memory serves me, I believe he was raised in Ottawa and, of course, spent many glorious years in Detroit with the Red Wings. I have a feeling Yzerman is going to melt down there in the hot Florida sun. But, frankly, more than anything, it'll be somewhat sad to see such a local legend leave the area. And if anyone can turn sun-drenched Floridians into hockey fans, it's Stevie Y. A proven winner and leader, Yzerman will definitely make Tampa Bay a contender in the NHL year after year. It may take him a few seasons to get "his guys," but I bet sooner than later, Yzerman will have Tampa Bay fans standing and cheering for the Lightning and saying, 'Buccaneers who?' and 'Devil Rays huh?'