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Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

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Red Wings seven-round mock draft ends with a stunner fans won’t see coming

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This overlooked WHL star could make Red Wings fans forget past draft whiffs

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

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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

Russian phenom Maxim Shabanov would immediately improve the Detroit Red Wings

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Sebastian Cossa takes the ice as Canada takes on the Czech Republic in the Semifinals at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Sebastian Cossa's struggles may force Red Wings fans to wait another year

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Surprising Red Wings prospect emerges as wild card for 2025 NHL roster

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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The 2025 NHL Draft night twist that could break Detroit Red Wings fans

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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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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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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

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Apr 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Jonatan Berggren (48) brings the puck up ice during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

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Victor Eklund (18) skates for Sweden as they take on Finland in the Semifinals at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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2025 NHL Draft: Who experts think the Red Wings will select in the first round

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Justin Carbonneau could be the NHL Draft gift Red Wings didn’t expect

Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) smiles after the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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3 Red Wings players who proved they deserve a bigger role in 2026

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

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Red Wings could stun NHL Draft by reaching for hidden goaltending gem

Nov 13, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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3 teams that can steal Patrick Kane in free agency

Head coach Todd McLellan stands over Joe Thornton (19) and Brent Burns (88) on the bench.

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Red Wings could revive old Todd McLellan connection to land key pieces

Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

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Red Wings could turn No. 13 pick into instant playoff firepower

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Red Wings must eye draft steal no one’s talking about (and it’s not Carter Bear)

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Red Wings flopped early and late in 2024-25 and now need a very specific roster fix