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Shawn Horcoff skates for Edmonton against the New York Rangers in a 2002 file photo.
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FRONT OFFICEDETSep 15, 2026

Red Wings Name Shawn Horcoff Interim General Manager

Horcoff takes over day-to-day hockey operations in Detroit as the search for a permanent leader continues, with Steve Yzerman moving to senior adviser.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Domenic Pittis skates against the New York Islanders on January 7, 1997. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEROCSep 14, 2026

Domenic Pittis Returns to Rochester as Jr. Amerks GM

The former Amerks forward and 2020 team Hall of Fame inductee takes over a youth organization of roughly 1,100 players, according to WHEC.

The illuminated exterior of Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, at night in Detroit. File photo from April 30, 2013; Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg is not pictured, and this does not show the Red Wings or his 2026 withdrawal.
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FRONT OFFICEDETSep 14, 2026

Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg pulls out of Red Wings search

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported September 7 that Detroit's baseball GM is no longer a candidate to run the Red Wings.

San Jose Sharks winger Adam Gaudette celebrates against St. Louis at SAP Center on March 30, 2026. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICESJSSep 1, 2026

Sharks Add Four to Hockey Operations, Promote Two

San Jose hires two amateur scouts, a head physical therapist and an emergency backup goalie while promoting video and equipment staff.

Minnesota Wild winger Nick Foligno celebrates a goal with Kirill Kaprizov against Colorado on May 13, 2026. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEMINSep 1, 2026

Wild Add Dan MacKinnon, Promote Goligoski in Front Office Moves

Minnesota hired Dan MacKinnon as Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting and promoted Alex Goligoski to Player Development Coach on August 3.

COACHINGVANAug 12, 2026

Cara Gardner Morey trades GM role for Goldeneyes coaching job

Vancouver's architect steps behind the bench after building the roster in the Goldeneyes' inaugural season.

Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson, left, listens as Manny Malhotra speaks at Vancouver’s June 4, 2026 coaching press conference. File photo; Ryan Stewart is not pictured.
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FRONT OFFICEVANAug 12, 2026

Canucks hire Ryan Stewart as director of hockey strategy

Stewart joins Vancouver after four seasons with San Jose and parts of 16 seasons with Chicago.

The New York Islanders scoreboard inside UBS Arena before a game on October 10, 2024. File photo; it does not show Evan Gold or his hiring announcement.
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FRONT OFFICEAug 12, 2026

Islanders hire Evan Gold as assistant GM, Hammers general manager

Gold joins New York after 12 seasons with Boston, where he led Providence to the AHL's best record last season.

John Tavares battles Matt Duchene during Toronto’s game against Dallas at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2026. File photo; Patrick O’Sullivan is not pictured.
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COACHINGTORAug 12, 2026

Maple Leafs Promote Patrick O'Sullivan to Director of NHL Development

Toronto elevates its development coach of three seasons to lead NHL player development.

Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini speaks at a hockey-operations press conference at Rogers Arena on May 14, 2026. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEVANJul 24, 2026

Canucks move Cammi Granato from assistant GM to senior amateur adviser

The Hall of Famer is stepping away from the assistant general manager role to focus on the amateur and scouting side in Vancouver.

St. Louis Blues first-round pick Maddox Dagenais poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo.
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COACHINGSTLJul 24, 2026

Blues hire Sergei Zubov as advisor to hockey operations

Hall of Fame defenseman returns to St. Louis after coaching stints in the KHL and previous NHL front office roles.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 4, 2026. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEDETJul 15, 2026

Yzerman Out as Red Wings GM, Larkin Trade Request Looms

Detroit announced Wednesday that Steve Yzerman is stepping down as general manager after seven seasons, with Dylan Larkin's trade demand now falling to his successor.

Detroit first-round pick JP Hurlbert stands beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected 23rd overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEDETTBLJul 15, 2026

Steve Yzerman steps down as Red Wings general manager

Hall of Famer transitions to senior advisor role after seven seasons without a playoff berth.

Kyle Dubas arrives at PPG Paints Arena before Pittsburgh plays Seattle on November 22, 2025. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEPITTBLTORJul 15, 2026

Penguins Hire Brandon Pridham as Hockey Operations Consultant

Former Maple Leafs assistant GM reunites with Kyle Dubas in Pittsburgh to handle contracts and cap management.