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The Detroit Red Wings have made Shawn Horcoff the interim GM of the franchise while it continues its search for a new permanent leader of its hockey operations department. According to the team release, Horcoff will assume “day-to-day roster decisions, salary cap, and hockey operations personnel for the Red Wings” for as long as they […]
According to the insider, the hold-up is the Red Wings hiring a new general manager or head of hockey operations. As of today Detroit has $19MM in cap space, but if fans back on July 1st were to know that would be the case here in September, only something wildly unplanned would have to happen. […]
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson acknowledged that he received some offer sheet interest this summer.
In a somber announcement, the Nashville Predators said former associate coach and broadcaster Brent Peterson has passed away at 68. Peterson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002 and eventually succumbed to the illness. Although he’s better known for his coaching career, Peterson enjoyed an 11-year playing career from the late 1970s to the late […]
The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Dylan Larkin will no longer serve as team captain, and that the club will enter the 2026-27 season “without a captain being named.” In a set of statements regarding the change, the Red Wings confirmed that “any conversations” regarding Larkin’s future on the team will take place […]
In today’s episode of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman discussed several topics, including the big question facing the Detroit Red Wings: Who will be the team’s next General Manager?Unfortunately, Friedman didn’t allude to any new names in the search, but did report on what can only be described as another unforced misstep for an organization […]
Former player, coach, and broadcaster Barry Melrose has passed away at the age of 70.
In an unfortunate update, the Montreal Canadiens announced that former winger André Pronovost has passed away at the age of 90. Given his lengthy life, it’s no surprise that it’s been some time since Pronovost last appeared in an NHL contest. A native of Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, Pronovost’s professional career began in the 1956-57 season […]
Amidst a time of tremendous uncertainty for the Detroit Red Wings organization, star goal scorer Alex DeBrincat has reiterated his desire to remain with the club beyond the 2026-27 season. The 28-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer if he doesn’t put pen to paper on a contract extension before July […]
RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson's contract talks are on hold until the Red Wings find their new general manager.
Sept 7, 2026: According to Elliotte Friedman, Jeff Greenberg, the GM of the Detroit Tigers baseball team, has withdrawn himself from consideration for the Detroit Red Wings’ open GM position. Greenberg’s tenure with the Tigers goes back to 2023. His career has teetered between the baseball and hockey realms. Having interned with the Pittsburgh Pirates in […]
There are a handful of NHL teams stuck in the NHL’s middle class, arguably a place you don’t want to be when it comes to your short- and long-term prospects of winning. The 2026-27 season will be particularly interesting, as several teams could finish anywhere from a wild-card playoff spot to 12th or 13th in […]
Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear wants to avoid any time with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, if he can help it. In a recent interview with Marco D’Amico of RG Media, Bear believes he has the skill and hunger to earn a spot on the Red Wings’ opening night roster. Still, if you know […]
A closer look at the salary cap situation for the Detroit Red Wings for the 2026-27 season.
One of the few bright spots on the Detroit Red Wings is ready to take another step forward in the 2026-27 season. In an interview with Shawn P. Roarke of the NHL, defenseman Moritz Seider said, “It’s been really good what I achieved so far, but there’s plenty of room to work on. There’s plenty […]
