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Quinn Hughes stardom keeps making Red Wings’ Zadina pick look worse

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Red Wings have a Dougie Hamilton opportunity they can’t afford to blow

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The unfortunate unraveling of former Red Wings forward Daniel Sprong

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Patrick Kane and James van Riemsdyk are finally teammates 18 years later

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Feb 4, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Elmer Soderblom (85) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Elmer Soderblom confident — could his offseason work finally make him full-time?

Oct 1, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Nate Danielson (right) celebrates with defenseman Albert Johansson (20) after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Detroit won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Red Wings organizational depth is starting to look like a real playoff threat

Jaromir Jagr is remembered as one of the all-time greatest Pittsburgh Penguins players.

What if the Red Wings never passed on Jaromir Jagr in the 1990 draft?

Oct 10, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrate the goal of defenseman Erik Karlsson (not pictured) as Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) tends the net during the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans may need to brace for a last-minute blue line shakeup

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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?

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

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

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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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Boston Bruins v Detroit Red Wings

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

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

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Why Marco Kasper already looks like a Red Wings culture win

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

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

Detroit Red Wings v Tampa Bay Lightning

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

Tampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red Wings

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

Detroit Red Wings v Florida Panthers

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

Pittsburgh Penguins v Detroit Red Wings

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

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

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