Detroit Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim general manager

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1. First report2026-09-15 14:00 UTC

   Chris Johnston @reporterchris

   The Red Wings have officially named Shawn Horcoff interim GM while their search for a new head of hockey operations continues. Horcoff remains under consideration for the permanent role.

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2. Corroborating report2026-09-15 14:03 UTC

   Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNICPost

   Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim GM In release, Chris Ilitch says the process continues to fill the position on a full-time basis. Horcoff is a contender for that spot, and now he gets the test drive. https://t.co/54UPTCP90w

3. Later report from the original insider2026-09-15 23:10 UTC

   Chris Johnston @reporterchrisPost

   Of note with Shawn Horcoff being named interim GM in Detroit: He's been given the green light to negotiate contracts, which is notable for unsigned RFA Simon Edvinsson and pending UFA Alex DeBrincat, among others. It's possible Horcoff keeps interim tag all season long.