Steve Yzerman has not been the Red Wings' general manager since mid-July. To conduct the search for a new GM, the Red Wings have hired an independent firm. The biggest problem is that the Red Wings are currently stuck on the sidelines. The sooner it's done, the sooner the Red Wings can move on to a new chapter in their history. For now, it's a standstill until the independent firm finds the ideal candidate for the general manager position.