Detroit Red Wings hire search firm for general manager position

Detroit Red Wings owner Christopher Ilitch has enlisted a search firm to assist in finding a new general manager, following Steve Yzerman's transition to a senior advisor role on July 15, 2026. Assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff is currently managing day-to-day operations, though he is not making trades. The franchise has struggled without playoff success in recent years, and there is pressure to address the situation with captain Dylan Larkin requesting a trade. As the team aims to move past a ten-year playoff drought, the search is expected to focus on candidates with an analytics-driven approach. Training camp begins on September 17, and the season opens on October 2.

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