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After more than a decade at the helm, Steve Yzerman has resigned as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, pledging to advise owner Chris Ilitch during the search for his successor. The move comes as captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request highlights an uncertain roster outlook.
Steve Yzerman's sudden departure as Detroit Red Wings general manager has ignited a flurry of speculation about who will lead the team next, with a mix of internal and external contenders under consideration.
The National Hockey League will produce and distribute local game telecasts for four teams, replacing the dissolved FanDuel Sports Network, and plans upgraded production while retaining local announcers.
The American Hockey League will host its 2026 Team Business Meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring keynote speeches, a vendor showcase and the TBS Awards, while highlighting the league’s 90th‑anniversary season and its role as the primary development pathway to the NHL.
Manon Rhéaume, a trailblazer in women's hockey, has been named general manager of the newly formed PWHL Detroit franchise. Backed by Ilitch Sports and Entertainment, the team will begin its first season after a player dispersal process kicks off on May 28, while the 2026 draft will be held at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on June 17.