Red Wings appoint Shawn Horcoff as interim general manager
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings announced Shawn Horcoff as their interim general manager on September 15, just days before training camp begins. Horcoff has been part of the organization since 2016, recently serving as assistant to former GM Steve Yzerman. He has handled daily operations after Yzerman's transition to a senior adviser role. The Red Wings have struggled recently, missing the playoffs for the last 10 seasons. As training camp approaches, Horcoff faces significant challenges, including addressing Dylan Larkin's trade request and re-signing defenseman Simon Edvinsson.
- •Shawn Horcoff named interim GM before Red Wings training camp.
- •Horcoff previously served under former GM Steve Yzerman.
- •Red Wings have missed playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons.
- •Dylan Larkin requested a trade but will report to camp.
- •Simon Edvinsson, a restricted free agent, is also expected to join training camp.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Shawn Horcoff Draws Line in Sand on Red Wings’ Future
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Simon Edvinsson’s Agent Reveals Major Development After Red Wings GM Announcement
- 7:26 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings, Edvinsson Get Down to Work
- 3:52 PMESPN NHL — Red Wings promote Horcoff to interim GM
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim GM; search continues for full-time hire
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Fans ERUPT Following Detroit Red Wings GM Announcement
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Shawn Horcoff Named Interim GM
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim GM while search continues
"After two months the Detroit Red Wings have named an interim GM. On a day where there are signings left and right and news all around the NHL, Shawn Horcoff has officially been named Interim GM. Shawn Horcoff has been…
"Shawn Horcoff says another Red Wings rebuild is “out of the question,” backing Detroit’s current talent and setting a clear direction as interim GM.
"The Detroit Red Wings have been without a general manager since parting ways with Steve Yzerman in mid-July. They made an interim move on Sept. 15.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:22 AMShawn Horcoff Draws Line in Sand on Red Wings’ Future
Shawn Horcoff says another Red Wings rebuild is “out of the question,” backing Detroit’s current talent and setting a clear direction as interim GM.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 1:15 PMSimon Edvinsson’s Agent Reveals Major Development After Red Wings GM Announcement
Simon Edvinsson’s agent says contract talks are underway with Shawn Horcoff following the Red Wings’ interim GM announcement.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:26 AMRed Wings, Edvinsson Get Down to Work
Now that Shawn Horcoff is officially installed as interim GM of the Detroit Red Wings, he’s already getting down to […]
- ESPN NHLSep 15, 2026, 3:52 PMRed Wings promote Horcoff to interim GM
Red Wings promote assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff to interim GM on Tuesday as the search for Steve Yzerman's replacement continues.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 3:26 PMDetroit Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim GM; search continues for full-time hire
The Detroit Red Wings have been without a general manager since parting ways with Steve Yzerman in mid-July. They made an interim move on Sept. 15.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:41 PMFans ERUPT Following Detroit Red Wings GM Announcement
Fans bash Detroit Red Wings after Shawn Horcoff is named interim GM, questioning Chris Ilitch and the prolonged search for permanent leadership.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:41 PMShawn Horcoff Named Interim GM
After two months the Detroit Red Wings have named an interim GM. On a day where there are signings left and right and news all around the NHL, Shawn Horcoff has officially been named Interim GM. Shawn Horcoff has been…
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:20 PMDetroit Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim GM while search continues
The Detroit Red Wings have been without a general manager since parting ways with Steve Yzerman in mid-July
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:00 PMRed Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim general manager
The Red Wings finally have a general manager after a lengthy two-month search.
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