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In case there were any doubts: Steve Yzerman’s still got it. The Detroit Red Wings’ GM on Wednesday opened NHL free agency with a bang and then some, signing five lineup players to deals that are sure to make the Wings look a whole lot different next season. But in bringing in a fresh crop of talented players to help new coach Derek Lalonde find his footing, Yzerman has sent a clear message that the team is finally trying to get better, as opposed to a wait-and-see approach. Here are a couple things about the Red Wings’ first day of free agency that caught my eye. In the short-termBig-picture,…