{
  "id": 12820043,
  "title": "Red Wings European Operation Remains Intact",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/red-wings-european-operation-remains-intact",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-wings-european-operation-remains-080000312.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since Steve Yzerman's departure as GM of the Detroit Red Wings, the team's front office has experienced significant changes. Shawn Horcoff assumed the role of interim GM, while Dan Cleary became interim GM of the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. Kris Draper, previously the head of amateur scouting, has now moved into pro scouting. Jesse Wallin was promoted to director of amateur scouting, and Mark Leach, a former scout, rejoined the club. However, in Europe, the Red Wings' operations remain stable. Nick Lidstrom, a Red Wings legend, continues his role as vice president of hockey operations with added responsibility for European operations. Lidstrom informed Swedish website Expressen that his title remains unchanged, but he will work closely with Horcoff. He also confirmed that Niklas Kronwall and Hakan Andersson will keep their positions as director of European development and scouting, respectively. As for the future of the franchise, Lidstrom expressed uncertainty regarding Horcoff's potential promotion to the full-time GM role, stating that the decision lies with the ownership.",
  "summary": "Since the removal of Steve Yzerman as GM of the Detroit Red Wings, there’s been plenty of upheaval in the […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}