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

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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

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

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

These 4 Red Wings are holding them back (and fans know it)

Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) follows the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Red Wings goaltending is still a problem (but help may finally be coming)

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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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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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These 2 dream defensemen could fix everything for the Red Wings

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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

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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Red Wings got what they wanted from Tyler Motte

The Detroit Red Wings could better allocate their free-agent dollars this summer by passing on Mitch Marner.

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Why Detroit Red Wings would be foolish to bring in Mitch Marner

Mitch Marner could be the difference-maker the Detroit Red Wings have been looking for.

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How signing Mitch Marner would ignite Detroit Red Wings

Mar 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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These lineup flaws prove the Red Wings were nowhere near playoff-ready

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Red Wings forward rankings reveal a brutal cliff after the top 5

Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) battles with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) in front of goaltender Cam Talbot (39) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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False hope and familiar failure set the stage for the Red Wings offseason

May 20, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) shoots as Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal (11) defends during the second period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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Should Red Wings make a push for Aaron Ekblad to fix their defense?

Detroit Red Wings got what they paid for from 37-year-old Cam Talbot this season.

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Detroit Red Wings netminder Cam Talbot gets passing grade in tough year

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