I knew if I wanted to be a general manager, I was going to have to leave to work for another organization.

I consider the Detroit Red Wings one of the greatest franchises in any sport. For a player to come in and play, it's so special to wear the jersey.

I hope people like me and appreciate me the way I am.

We have two tables on our airplane that are set up with the games.

I also feel I adapted. I was willing to try to fit into any role. The way I figured, it was always up to me to prove my worth, that I deserved to be here.

And for the team, I always tried to do the right thing.

I look forward to a lot more free time, at least initially, with my wife, Lisa, and our three children.