Jeff Greenberg, the general manager of the Detroit Tigers, has decided not to pursue the vacant general manager position with the Detroit Red Wings. The announcement came on Monday, September 7, after weeks of speculation linking Greenberg to the opening.
In a statement, the Tigers organization confirmed that Greenberg made the decision independently and communicated it directly to the Red Wings. The Tigers noted that while Greenberg holds deep respect for the hockey organization and appreciated being considered for the role, his commitment remains with the baseball team and its ongoing development plans.
Greenberg’s candidacy had generated significant interest given his background in hockey management, including his time as an associate general manager with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2022-23 season, combined with his established presence in Detroit’s sports community. His withdrawal from consideration narrows the field of candidates as the Red Wings continue their search following Steve Yzerman’s departure from the position in mid-July.
The Red Wings face an approaching deadline as the team prepares for training camp on September 17, making the urgency of filling the general manager role increasingly apparent heading into the 2026-27 season.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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