Red Wings GM search narrows as some candidates are told they're no longer in the running.
GM Search Narrows as Wings Eye Leadership
September 6, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Red Wings' general manager and president of hockey operations search is beginning to take shape, with word that some candidates have been eliminated from consideration The Malik Report. Meanwhile, the organization continues to monitor its prospect pipeline, with the Griffins roster currently featuring 34 signed players and the team awaiting a replacement for Paul Woods The Malik Report. On the player front, Seider's defensive resurgence last season has drawn significant attention, with advanced metrics showing he posted the second-best defensive value among all skaters and finished fifth in Norris Trophy voting—a finish some believe undervalued his two-way impact u/ocelotanalytics.
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