Red Wings Finally Name Shawn Horcoff Interim GM

After two months, the Detroit Red Wings have named an interim GM. On a day where there are signings left and right and news all around the NHL, Shawn Horcoff has officially been named interim GM. Shawn Horcoff has been running hockey operations in Detroit since Steve Yzerman left the position on July 15. Per the team's release, Horcoff will handle day-to-day roster decisions, the salary cap, and hockey operations personnel while reporting to Governor and CEO Chris Ilitch, and the search for a permanent GM continues with Horcoff still among the candidates.

Shawn Horcoff Can Finally Sign Contracts

The release says Horcoff has full authority to make decisions in the organization's best interest, which means Detroit finally has a decision-maker who can sign contracts. The timing matters. The new CBA goes into effect on Sept. 16, and Tuesday, Sept. 15, is the last day a team can sign a player to an eight-year extension before the maximum drops to seven. Simon Edvinsson is the player we, as fans, would love to sign to such an extension.