Pat Verbeek, a longtime associate of Steve Yzerman's, is leaving his job as Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager to be the general manager of the Anaheim Ducks, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.
An announcement could come as soon as Thursday.
Verbeek, 57, has served as assistant GM to Yzerman since 2019. When Ryan Martin left last year to join the New York Rangers, Verbeek took over Martin's duties as general manager of the Wings' AHL affiliate. In that role, Verbeek was responsible for the Grand Rapids Griffins' personnel decisions and contract negotiations.