Pierre LeBrun suggests Ryan Martin for Detroit Red Wings general manager vacancy
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings search for a new general manager following the departure of Steve Yzerman on July 15. Jeff Greenberg, the general manager of the Detroit Tigers, recently withdrew from consideration for the role. Analyst Pierre LeBrun recommended the team interview Ryan Martin, citing his extensive tenure within the Detroit front office and his current role as associate general manager for the New York Rangers. Martin previously oversaw the Grand Rapids Griffins during two Calder Cup titles and served as general manager for Team USA at the 2022 IIHF World Championship. The Red Wings face an urgent timeline with training camp scheduled to open on September 17. The organization must also resolve a contract status for restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson before team activities commence.
- •Steve Yzerman vacated the Detroit Red Wings general manager position on July 15
- •Detroit Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg declined to pursue the open vacancy
- •Ryan Martin currently serves as associate general manager for the New York Rangers
- •Detroit training camp is scheduled to begin on September 17
- •Restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson remains without a signed contract
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Pierre LeBrun Floats Interesting Name for Red Wings GM job
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — NHL rumors: Pierre LeBrun floats potential Red Wings GM candidate
"On July 15, the Detroit Red Wings decided to move on from Steve Yzerman as the general manager. On Monday, Detroit Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg pulled his name from consideration for the job. Now, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic is floating another name that should be considered for the job . “I’m surprised the Red Wings haven’t interviewed […] The post NHL rumors: Pierre LeBrun floats potential Red Wings GM candidate appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Pierre LeBrun is surprised the Red Wings haven't interviewed former Detroit executive Ryan Martin during their ongoing GM search.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:22 PMPierre LeBrun Floats Interesting Name for Red Wings GM job
Pierre LeBrun is surprised the Red Wings haven't interviewed former Detroit executive Ryan Martin during their ongoing GM search.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:02 PMNHL rumors: Pierre LeBrun floats potential Red Wings GM candidate
On July 15, the Detroit Red Wings decided to move on from Steve Yzerman as the general manager. On Monday, Detroit Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg pulled his name from consideration for the job. Now, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic is floating another name that should be considered for the job . “I’m surprised the Red Wings haven’t interviewed […] The post NHL rumors: Pierre LeBrun floats potential Red Wings GM candidate appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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