Shawn Horcoff addresses Red Wings' challenges as interim GM
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Shawn Horcoff, recently named interim GM of the Detroit Red Wings, spoke to the media about the team's situation as they prepare for training camp. Expressing a commitment to moving forward, Horcoff acknowledged the upheaval within the organization, including leadership changes and a high-profile player wanting out. He rejected the notion of a rebuild, asserting that the team has too much talent to start over. His immediate focus will be on improving the team's performance and addressing pressing roster decisions, particularly contract negotiations. Horcoff aims to emphasize collaboration with his staff and players as he navigates his interim role.
- •Horcoff spoke with the media ahead of Red Wings training camp.
- •He aims to focus on improving the team's performance moving forward.
- •Horcoff rejects the idea of a rebuild for the Red Wings.
- •He has the authority to negotiate player contracts, including RFA Simon Edvinsson.
- •The team's recent turmoil includes significant leadership changes.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Horcoff Only Interested in Red Wings’ Future
"With the goings-on of the past few months, it’s been easy to portray the Detroit Red Wings as some sort […]
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