Yzerman agrees to a 1-year deal
Wings captain to make about $4 million
TORONTO — If, and when, the regular season ever begins, Steve Yzerman will be back in a Red Wings uniform.
But with defenseman Chris Chelios, that remains to be seen.
The Wings announced Tuesday that Yzerman, 39, agreed to a one-year contract worth approximately $4 million.
Healed after suffering an injured left eye in Game 5 of the Calgary playoff series, Yzerman would be healthy enough to begin training camp this week — if there is a training camp.
“He’s ready to go,” General Manager Ken Holland said of the team’s captain. “He’s trained hard, and he’s healthy. When the season begins, he’ll be ready to play hockey.”
Yzerman was chosen for the Canadian World Cup of Hockey team last spring but decided not to play because he wouldn’t have had enough time to prepare and get healthy.