Red Wings Reportedly Engaged In Discussions With Panthers' Brett Peterson

Peterson was in the running for several job openings this summer, highlighted by the Toronto Maple Leafs job, which was eventually taken by John Chayka, and the Nashville Predators job, which Chris MacFarland took.

Peterson has worked with the Panthers since the 2020-21 season as their assistant GM. During this time, Peterson has served as a GM for Team USA at the World Championship twice.

The Red Wings GM job became available when Steve Yzerman stepped down as GM and moved into a senior advisor role. The Red Wings now own the longest active playoff drought in the NHL, and their captain, Dylan Larkin, requested a trade this off-season.