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

Vladimir Tarasenko’s 2024-25 season was enough of a sample size to show he doesn’t deserve another chance with the Red Wings.
Todd Matthews|May 31, 2025

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

The Red Wings have a few players holding them back from playoff contention, and if Steve Yzerman had common sense, he’d move them.
Todd Matthews|May 30, 2025

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

The Red Wings goaltenders may be a weak spot right now, featuring a few aging veterans past their prime. But help is on the way.
Todd Matthews|May 30, 2025

These 2 dream defensemen could fix everything for the Red Wings

Defense wins championships. The Detroit Red Wings should pursue star defenseman Aaron Ekblad this offseason.
Ryan O'Hara|May 30, 2025

Mitch Marner might fix the Red Wings or break them completely

Mitch Marner is all but confirmed to be heading to Free Agency this offseason, but what would his arrival be the missing piece the team has been missing?
Anthony Ibanez|May 30, 2025

Red Wings got what they wanted from Tyler Motte

Tyler Motte came into the Red Wings with the expectations of being a 4th line grinder and penalty killer. That's exactly what he was.
Anthony Ibanez|May 29, 2025

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

The Flyers defender, Rasmus Ristolainen can fill a void on the Detroit's defense without breaking the bank. This is an option Steve Yzerman should explore.
Marcello DeFeo|May 29, 2025

How signing Mitch Marner would ignite Detroit Red Wings

Mitch Marner could elevate the Detroit Red Wings' overall lineup by providing solid two-way play, uncommon among most top-line players.
Nestor Quixtan|May 29, 2025

These 4 Red Wings blueliners are safe for now—but the rest should worry

The Red Wings blue line has a couple of long-term puzzle pieces, but these power rankings reveal a lot of question marks.
Todd Matthews|May 29, 2025

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

The Detroit Red Wings failed themselves during their collapse, but how each weakness in the lineup failed this team is another story.
Todd Matthews|May 29, 2025

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

The Red Wings forwards group has a few high-profile names who Steve Yzerman can build around, but there’s a drop-off.
Todd Matthews|May 28, 2025

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

At one point in 2024-25, the Detroit Red Wings looked like they finally turned the corner. Then reality happened again, and, well, yeah…
Todd Matthews|May 28, 2025

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

Right-handed defensemen are in high demand and short supply. With Moritz Seider on the roster and Axel Sandin-Pellikka in the pipeline, do the Red Wings need one?
Marcello DeFeo|May 28, 2025

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

Detroit Red Wings netminder Cam Talbot gets a passing grade this season despite not quite setting the NHL on fire.
Nestor Quixtan|May 28, 2025

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

The Red Wings have a long and storied history. In the 1950s, an octopus became part of it. Hockey and mollusks may be an unusual combo, but not in Detroit.
Marcello DeFeo|May 27, 2025

Russian phenom Maxim Shabanov would immediately improve the Detroit Red Wings

he Detroit Red Wings could benefit from the addition of right winger and pending free agent Maxim Shabanov. What would it take to get him to come to Michigan?
Marcello DeFeo|May 27, 2025

June is a busy month for the NHL

The Stanley Cup Playoffs come to an end in June. While it likely seems that the hockey season hits a lull at this time, June is a busy and exciting time period.
Marcello DeFeo|May 27, 2025

2025 NHL Stadium Series Complete Game Review

The 2025 Stadium Series game was played between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings on March 1st, 2025.
Joseph Kello|May 26, 2025

Red Wings at Worlds: Raymond Leads Sweden to Bronze as Kasper Shines for Austria

After Germany's elimination in the preliminary round on Tuesday, Austria and Sweden headed into the playoffs as the only remaining teams with rostered Red Wings
Olivia May|May 26, 2025

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

The NHL offseason is heating up, and the Detroit Red Wings are firmly in the mix. While playoff hockey rages on elsewhere, Hockeytown is buzzing with speculatio
Marcello DeFeo|May 27, 2025
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