Red Wings look for new GM after Yzerman's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Steve Yzerman has stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, ending his tenure that began in 2019. The decision comes as the team faces significant challenges, including Dylan Larkin's trade request and a potential full rebuild. Beat reporter Ted Kulfan expressed surprise at the timing, questioning why Yzerman was allowed to manage the draft and free agency before stepping down. Possible candidates to replace him include assistant GMs Kris Draper and Shawn Horcoff, among others. Kulfan noted that the team's immediate future appears bleak, with playoffs unlikely this season.
- •Yzerman served as GM since 2019 before resigning.
- •Dylan Larkin's trade request adds pressure on new management.
- •Candidates to replace Yzerman include Draper and Horcoff.
- •Team struggles suggest a difficult upcoming season.
- •Experts expect ongoing rebuild for the Red Wings.
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Yzerman's exit leaves Red Wings on thin ice: OctoPulse podcast
"The new Red Wings GM will have a lot of things to fix, including Dylan Larkin's trade request and whether to go in full rebuild mode.
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