Frank Seravalli reports Detroit hoped to have Yzerman's successor in place by Labor Day but remains without a permanent GM.
GM Search Drags On as Edvinsson Deadline Looms
September 5, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Red Wings remain without a permanent general manager as Labor Day approaches, with Frank Seravalli reporting that Detroit had hoped to fill the position by now following Steve Yzerman's dismissal in mid-July The Malik Report. The delay is becoming increasingly problematic, as the organization faces a September 15th deadline to lock in long-term deals for key players like Edvinsson and Larkin @RyanHanaWWP. Meanwhile, the team's radio silence on the search has drawn criticism for damaging the organization's perception The Malik Report. On the prospect front, Red Wings prospect Max Plante has been named captain of the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs for the 2026-27 season, joining his father Derek as the first father-son duo in program history to both wear the "C" u/daKrut, while prospect Eddie Genborg confirmed he will remain in Sweden for the upcoming season.
Off the ice, the Red Wings face questions about secondary scoring depth, with Viktor Arvidsson under pressure to deliver as a free agent signing to replace losses in that department The Malik Report. The organization also continues to work through its offseason checklist, including decisions about the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins' roster composition.
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