Detroit — General manager Steve Yzerman defended his decision to mainly stay put at the trade deadline during Tuesday's season-ending press conference and added he was prepared to give up assets.

After a 13-17-4 (30 points) start to the season, the Red Wings named McLellan head coach and Trent Yawney as assistant coach on Dec. 26. Although it fell short of a Stanley Cup Playoffs spot, Detroit went 26-18-4 (56 points) the rest of the way under McLellan, who believes a standard has been established that the group can build on.

Steve Yzerman held his end-of-season media availability, talked about Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings' moves at the trade deadline.