Shawn Horcoff GM Hiring May Speed Up Simon Edvinsson Extension

Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff has stepped in as interim general manager just ahead of a pivotal midnight deadline for the NHL's new collective bargaining agreement. The new CBA shrinks maximum contract lengths and restricts salary deferrals and front-loading. With Horcoff taking charge and Edvinsson expressing interest in returning, Detroit faces pressure to finalize an extension before rules change, with young defenseman market rates soaring following recent deals.