Yzerman's Successor Search Kicks Off - Aug. 9th, 2026

This Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into the GM & President of Hockey Operations search, from the outside firm running it to the candidates in play for Yzerman's seat. Hockeytown news & analysis also covers organizational paths, NHL expansion buzz, and more.

(00:00) - Intro & Announcements

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(04:30) - GM Search: Outside Firm

Chris Ilitch turns to an external search firm to find Steve Yzerman's replacement - why that signals a real front-office shakeup rather than an internal anointment, and what it means for Sean Horcoff's chances.

(13:20) - Autonomy and Making Detroit a Destination

Full hockey ops autonomy, vast resources, and the destination question. Can Detroit be a desired location for players again?

(27:10) - GM Candidates and Pro Scouting Fixes

Jeff Greenberg, Sam Ventura, Tyler Dellow, and the Tigers connection, plus why pro scouting might be the single most important department to overhaul. The Moneyball problem: right player archetype, wrong players.

(45:15) - Around the NHL: Expansion & Quinn Hughes

Houston looks like a layup, Atlanta is a bigger question, and Quinn Hughes remains unsigned - tinfoil hat theories included.

(55:05) - Overtime: Patron Questions