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What if Pavel Datsyuk never left the Red Wings for the KHL?

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Larkin, Raymond, and DeBrincat might be the spark Red Wings fans waited for

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Why Marco Kasper already looks like a Red Wings culture win

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Red Wings must fix the top line with a big trade before the season begins

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Detroit Red Wings v Tampa Bay Lightning

The Red Wings’ Andrei Vasilevskiy nightmare isn’t over yet

Tampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red Wings

Lightning aren’t going anywhere and that’s bad news for the Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings v Florida Panthers

Marco Kasper’s rookie year was impressive but 2025–26 could be explosive

Pittsburgh Penguins v Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings still have time to make one blockbuster move that could save the summer

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Feb 17, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jacob Trouba (8), center Barclay Goodrow (21) and center Ryan Strome (16) during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans would celebrate if Steve Yzerman acquired blueliner

Los Angeles Kings v New York Islanders

Red Wings fans might not like where this Dobson rumor is actually headed

Detroit Red Wings v Anaheim Ducks

Red Wings could make a shocking goalie call (and fans should love it)

New York Islanders v Detroit Red Wings

Adding Noah Dobson would make Red Wings' blue line a playoff wrecking crew

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Detroit Red Wings v Chicago Blackhawks

William Wallinder will skyrocket up the Red Wings defensemen prospect rankings

Ottawa Senators v Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings forward prospect surging toward No. 1 and will see ice time in 2025

Oct 1, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) defends the net against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Red Wings goalie prospect is climbing fast and will force tough decisions

Oct 1, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Nate Danielson (29) skates up ice with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Who are the top 10 prospects in the Red Wings system for 2025-26?

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman is going all-in on the team's young core and prospect pipeline.

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Red Wings’ youth movement is turning into a gamble Steve Yzerman can’t walk back

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Nov 16, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings celebrates his win against Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-Imagn Images

A chronicle of the Red Wings 100-year dawn to decadence

Mar 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates with Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) after scoring a power play goal against the Boston Bruins in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Every Red Wings first-round pick since 2000

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

The story behind Al the Octopus and Detroit’s strangest tradition

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

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Red Wings Weekly News Roundup: Trade rumors, Toews speculation, offseason priorities

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Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red WIngs could be partners in a trade involving Erik Karlsson.

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Red Wings linked to star defenseman in offseason stunner

Chicago Blackhawks v Detroit Red Wings

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Red Wings fans shouldn't be alarmed by rival Blackhawks' offseason moves

Dec 3, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) controls the puck against Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) during the third period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Red Wings didn’t win the offseason, but at least they’re not the Bruins

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

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Canadiens' recent moves pose a major threat to the Red Wings in 2025-26

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) waits for the face-off during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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Red Wings fans can relax knowing Sabres wasted the entire offseason

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Radim Mrtka is selected as the ninth overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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NHL Draft exposed the Red Wings’ flaws but humiliated Buffalo

Patrick Kane moves the puck as the Detroit Red Wings take on the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Patrick Kane could have a record-breaking season in 2025-26

Boston Bruins' forward David Pastrnak against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

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Could these trade targets be the answer for the Red Wings?

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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Red Wings may have a Steve Yzerman problem and it's a major red flag

Winnipeg Jets v Dallas Stars - Game Four

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Big name free agent forward didn't want to meet with the Red Wings

Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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Red Wings fans can laugh off Vladimir Tarasenko’s strange exit comment

Detroit Red Wings v Vancouver Canucks

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Christian Fischer ends NHL career early and it sure sounds personal