A former Red Wings executive is spearheading the search for Steve Yzerman's replacement as GM.
GM Search Grinds On as Wings Eye Fresh Moves
August 15, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Detroit Red Wings organization remains in holding pattern as the search for Steve Yzerman's successor continues to dominate the off-season agenda. A former Red Wings executive is reportedly leading the search to fill the GM role Detroit Hockey Now, and observers have noted that the delay in hiring has effectively frozen all major roster moves until a new general manager and president of hockey operations are in place @RyanHanaWWP. This halt has cast uncertainty over numerous potential moves, including the ongoing Dylan Larkin situation and questions about whether a significant contract—potentially related to Quinn Hughes—might reshape the team's immediate plans Detroit Hockey Now.
In other organizational news, the Wings have signed a Swiss goalie to a three-year deal Detroit Hockey Now as they continue building depth. On the prospect front, prospects like Anton Johansson are being tracked as potential contributors down the road Detroit Hockey Now, while exciting news arrived regarding Johan Franzén's son Eddie, who is heading to the Detroit area to play for the Little Caesars junior team and will live with the Osgood family @LarsThorsell.
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New Hughes contract and Swiss goalie signing could impact Larkin's future with Detroit.
Prospect Anton Johansson is working toward earning an NHL shot in the coming years.
The Wings' management search is delaying progress while Forslund looks set for top-line duties.
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The GM search has frozen all meaningful roster decisions, making recent Larkin rumors just noise.
Johan Franzén's son Eddie is joining the Little Caesars junior program and will live with Chris Osgood.
Offensive issues remain a core concern for the Red Wings regardless of Larkin's status.