​The Detroit Red Wings announced on Wednesday, July 15, that Steve Yzerman would be transitioning away from his role as general manager. The search for a new hockey leader is currently underway.And in the meantime, fans and hockey experts gave strong reactions to the news.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe reaction was mostly a mix of relief and surprise, with some questions arising about timing and the ramifications on team captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request.Yzerman is a Red Wings legend, after all, but his seven years at the helm of the team ended with zero playoff appearances, stretching the franchise’s NHL-worst playoff drought to 10 seasons.1 / 15Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Todd McLellan talk with the media on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena for their season-ending news conference after missing the NHL playoffs again.(Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press)Here are some of the best reactions from social media immediately after the news broke.Need to catch up on the news during your lunch break? Sign up for our Sports Briefing newsletter to get daily summaries of Detroit sports! AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementYou can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Reaction to Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM: ‘I feel hope today’