Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Detroit Red Wings were active this summer, trying to make moves. Some worked, many didn’t, and now general manager Steve Yzerman is staking his reputation squarely on the shoulders of the team’s young core.

Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad all re-upped with the Florida Panthers, and Marner went to the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade.

What the Red Wings GM said about his offseason Thursday, plus some thoughts on Detroit's prospects from development camp.