Chris Ilitch is the first to admit that it hasn’t been business as usual for the Detroit Red Wings the past couple of seasons http://www.dolphinsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-jason-sanders-jersey , but he’s confident the man to bring them back to the glory days is the man they currently have in charge.

The Red Wings’ governor announced Saturday the club had agreed to a new two-year contract with general manager Ken Holland.

”Around these parts, we’re used to be being in the playoffs, we’re used to competing for Stanley Cups Kyle Lauletta Color Rush Jersey , and believe me, that’s where we all want to be,” Ilitch said. ”That’s a lot of fun. To get back there Harold Landry Color Rush Jersey , it’s a process. We’ve done it before and we’re going to do it again.

”We think Ken is the right guy to lead that for our organization, so we’re thrilled to have him back.”

Detroit’s 25-year run of consecutive postseason appearances came to an end in 2015-16 and the Red Wings have missed the playoffs the past two seasons. They entered their final game of the season on Saturday against the New York Islanders 27th overall in the NHL with a 30-39-12 record.

Still, Ilitch pointed to Holland’s performance as both a scout and the team’s director of scouting as the Red Wings assembled the talent pool that won four Stanley Cups between 1997-2008 as an indication that Holland can mastermind the current rebuild.

”Ken Holland has had the experience of seeing a Detroit Red Wings team in the 1980s build from the ground all the way up to the Stanley Cup champion Avonte Maddox Color Rush Jersey ,” Ilitch said. ”That’s the blueprint for our future and Ken knows that.”

Holland has traded to restructure the team and holds an NHL-high 11 picks in the upcoming entry draft.

”I understand there’s a big challenge ahead here going forward,” Holland said. ”I look forward to the challenge of rebuilding the Detroit Red Wings.”

Holland indicated that he would address the future of coach Jeff Blashill on Tuesday when the Wings have scheduled their locker cleanout day.

Mike Green is staying with the Detroit Red Wings on a $10.75 million, two-year contract.

A person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press that the Red Wings agreed to terms with the 32-year-old defenseman on the new deal that counts $5.375 million against the salary cap each of the next two seasons. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal had not been announced.

Green was considered one of the top pending free agent blue liners available after former Washington teammate John Carlson re-signed with the Capitals for $64 million over eight years. He put up eight goals and 25 assists for 33 points in 66 games before his season was cut short by a neck injury.

Seven of Green’s eight goals came on the power play http://www.coltsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-quenton-nelson-jersey , where he’s a stabilizing force for Detroit. Twice a runner-up for the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman during his time with the Capitals, Green is taking a pay cut from his previous $6 million salary to stay with the Red Wings.

Green has 142 goals and 322 assists for 464 points in 787 regular-season games with Washington and Detroit.

After completing one offseason task by locking up Green, the Red Wings are expected to sign a goaltender and be active in adding up front when free agency begins Sunday at noon.

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