4 More Names Emerge As Red Wings Hockey Boss Candidates
Multiple sources confirm that the Detroit Red Wings' GM/PoHO process is indeed already underway, with interviews having already taken place and continuing today. #LGRW
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) August 20, 2026
Several names have emerged as potential candidates/interviewees.
According to Max Bultman, Red Wings beat writer for The Athletic, the following names are likely to join the previously mentioned Jeff Greenberg, who, intriguingly, is the current GM of major league baseball's Detroit Tigers, under consideration for the job.
Brett Peterson, Florida Panthers assistant GM
Peterson's name came up several times earlier this summer, under consideration for some of the other GM openings around the NHL, including the Vancouver Canucks. But he has thus far stayed in Florida. Peterson was hired by the Panthers in 2020 and helped the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships as a member of their front office.
Jeff Kealty, San Jose Sharks assistant GM
Kealty was just hired as assistant general manager of the Sharks only a month ago. His role is to oversee the team's professional scouting staff as well as work closely with GM Mike Grier on all aspects of Hockey Operations. The 50-year-old spent the previous eight seasons as AGM & Director of Scouting for the Nashville Predators.
Darren Yorke, Carolina Hurricanes associate general manager
Yorke has been with the Canes for the last 17 seasons, helping to lead them to the Cup this past spring. He is involved in all player personnel decisions, oversees amateur scouting and player development, and is responsible for the team’s draft.
Tyler Dellow, Carolina Hurricanes assistant general manager
Another front office exec with a Stanley Cup ring in Raleigh, Dellow is an analytics guy, responsible for overseeing data analysis as well as compliance with the NHL’s salary cap and collective bargaining agreement.
The process in Detroit will continue, with an eye on replacing the outgoing Steve Yzerman, who stepped down as hockey ops boss last month, not too long after team captain Dylan Larkin told the club he wants to be traded.