HORCOFF NAMED INTERIM GM & LARKIN'S PRE-CAMP INJURY - Winged Wheel Podcast - Sept. 16th, 2026

Horcoff takes over - kind of! This Detroit Red Wings podcast reacts to Shawn Horcoff officially being named interim GM, plus a Red Wings injury update on Dylan Larkin on the eve of training camp. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the botched GM search, Simon Edvinsson's contract negotiations, and what a front office roster shakeup could actually look like. (00:00) - Intro The Horcoff era begins as we return to 2 episodes per week! (04:45) - Horcoff Named Interim GM How a two-month search with an outside firm ended with the guy already in the building, and why the process was fumbled even if the result works out. (15:45) - Full Authority & Hockey Ops Changes Horcoff commits to reshuffling hockey operations and adding new voices: how much can realistically change this late, and what ownership's "more progressive" directive means. (23:40) - Edvinsson & DeBrincat Contracts Simon Edvinsson contract talks are underway with the new seven-year max in effect. Plus, why an Alex DeBrincat extension got a lot more expensive as the summer went on. (36:40) - Larkin Injury & Training Camp Dylan Larkin's off-ice injury keeps him off the ice to start camp - the optics, the timing, and how the trade request hangs over everything. (49:40) - Around the NHL Quinn Hughes continues to remain unextended in Minnesota, and a flood of signings resets the contract market league-wide. Plus, Fantilli, Hellebuyck, Nikishin, & others unsigned or holding out of camp. (1:07:05) - Overtime Offer sheet ideas, whether Moritz Seider should be named captain, and which prospects trend up this season. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here:  wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! ----- Thank you for making us the biggest Detroit Red Wings podcast on the air! #RedWings #LGRW Website: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com Patreon:   / wingedwheelpodcast   Twitter:   / wingedwheelpod   (Check out the bio to follow the hosts!) Facebook:   / wingedwheelpodcast   Instagram:   / wingedwheelpodcast   Listen on... Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/wing... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wp4fEi... SoundCloud:   / wingedwheelpodcast   RSS Feed: http://wingedwheelpodcast.libsyn.com/rss