Detroit Red Wings' GM Search Delays Dylan Larkin Trade Talks

The Detroit Red Wings have hired a search firm to find a data‑driven replacement for former general manager Steve Yzerman. Assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff is handling day‑to‑day duties, but his role does not include making trades, meaning the club cannot act on captain Dylan Larkin's trade request until a new GM is appointed. Larkin, under contract through 2031 at $8.7 million per year, has listed several teams he would consider, including the Minnesota Wild. The Wild submitted an offer involving a 2027 first‑round pick, prospect Danila Yurov and defenseman David Spacek, but the Red Wings rejected it, citing insufficient return for Larkin's high cap hit. The stalled negotiations keep Larkin in Detroit for the upcoming season.