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Brendan Shanahan emerges as candidate for Detroit Red Wings general manager

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Brendan Shanahan emerges as candidate for Detroit Red Wings general manager

Summary

The Detroit Red Wings continue their search for a new general manager as the 2026-27 NHL season approaches. Brendan Shanahan is now considered a potential candidate for the position, joining internal options including Kris Draper and Shawn Horcoff. The front office vacancy remains unfilled following the departure of Steve Yzerman on July 15, 2026. Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg, previously viewed as a top external candidate, informed the organization on September 7 that he will not pursue the role. The next hire faces an immediate challenge regarding captain Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade. Shanahan, currently serving in an advisory capacity for the league, previously held the role of president for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2014 to 2025.

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•Steve Yzerman vacated the general manager and executive vice president roles on July 15, 2026.
•Jeff Greenberg declined to pursue the position on September 7.
•Internal candidates include Kris Draper and Shawn Horcoff.
•Brendan Shanahan is currently working with the NHL’s hockey operations department in an advisory role.
•The new manager inherits an immediate need to resolve the trade request of captain Dylan Larkin.

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