Red Wings acquired Okemos native Sutter Muzzatti, a 6-foot-8 forward from Notre Dame, from the Predators.
Red Wings Nab 6-Foot-8 Forward, GM Search Remains Slow
August 21, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Detroit Red Wings made a move on the trade front, acquiring 6-foot-8 forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators in exchange for future considerations Detroit Free Press — Red Wings (via Google News) before signing the Okemos native to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal adds depth to the forward group as the organization continues building for the future.
Meanwhile, the organization's search for a new general manager remains in a holding pattern, with one insider suggesting the process is slower than expected Detroit Free Press — Red Wings (via Google News). As the Red Wings look to fill the vacancy and reshape the roster, questions loom about the team's direction, including uncertainty around captain Dylan Larkin's long-term future with the franchise Detroit News — Red Wings (via Google News).
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Inside sources reveal the Red Wings' GM search is proceeding more slowly than anticipated.
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