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Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announces Marco Kasper (not pictured) as the number eight overall pick to the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand speaks to media at the 2025 Stanley Cup Final Media Day.

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Apr 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41) and Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) battle for the puck in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Mar 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) in action against the Seattle Kraken in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

How trading for Rasmus Ristolainen could change everything for the Red Wings

Apr 10, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) dives for the puck against Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Red Wings draft pick Axel Sandin Pellikka stands with Red Wings staff after being selected with the seventeenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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Apr 17, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Al the Octopus is lowered to the ice during pregame ceremonies prior to game three of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg stretches during a break in practice in Detroit on Monday, April 9, 2012.

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Oct 17, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) skates on the ice during player introductions prior to the game against Ottawa Senators at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans relive Zetterberg’s finest moments in wake of brutal Quarter-Century Team snub

May 30, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is shoved from behind by Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg (40) in the third period of game one of the 2009 Stanley Cup finals at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-Imagn Images

Detroit Red Wings Zetterberg embarrassed Crosby, defines captain

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Jan 5, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) makes a pass with Detroit Red Wings left wing Brendan Perlini (29) in pursuit during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images

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Signing veteran forward would be a colossal mistake for the Red Wings

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Red Wings face brutal 2025 call on Patrick Kane and 8 others

Jan 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) skates in front of Detroit Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal (18) after scoring a goal during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-Imagn Images

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Red Wings may find perfect short-term fit in veteran Avalanche forward

The Detroit Red Wings could stun fans with a potential blockbuster deal this offseason.

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One offseason move the Red Wings must make to break their playoff curse

Jan 17, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Christian Fischer (36) exchange jabs while in a scrum during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

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Mar 12, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) looks for the puck during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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These 3 names will erase Erik Gustafsson’s mess in Detroit

Oct 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) carries the puck away from Detroit Red Wings right wing Daniel Sprong (88) during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

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Red Wings must replace Justin Holl with one of these proven veterans

Apr 6, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

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Red Wings could upgrade on Jonatan Berggren with these sneaky fits

Dec 2, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) plays the puck against Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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These 3 under-the-radar free agents could replace Vladimir Tarasenko

Jan 25, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl (3) skates with the puck in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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