Detroit Red Wings engage executive search firm to select next general manager

Steve Yzerman stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on July 15, moving into a senior‑advisor role after a seven‑year tenure. Owner Christopher Ilitch has hired an external executive‑search firm to lead the hunt for a replacement, emphasizing a candidate with strong analytics expertise to help end the franchise’s ten‑year playoff drought.

Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff will continue overseeing day‑to‑day operations but has not been granted authority to make trades while the search proceeds. The organization is also navigating captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request. Among the names being discussed is former Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan, with the team expected to consider both internal and external candidates before making a decision.