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The episode discusses the search for Steve Yzerman's successor as GM of the Detroit Red Wings, including candidates and organizational implications.

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 WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings (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…

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Host: Winged Wheel Podcast

Topics covered

• GM search
• hockey operations
• NHL expansion
• player destination
• pro scouting
• organizational analysis

Keywords

• Detroit Red Wings
• GM search
• Steve Yzerman
• NHL expansion
• hockey operations
• pro scouting
• Chris Ilitch

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