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Jake Rivard

Jake Rivard

Joined: Mar 2, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Red Wings should keep an eye on this free agent forward

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Mar 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) in the third period against the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

This NHL vet should not be on the Red Wings' radar

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Jun 12, 2026

Jun 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) warms up before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Here's why trading Dylan Larkin to the Vegas Golden Knights wouldn't be crazy

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Jun 11, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Viktor Arvidsson (71) reacts after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Signing this free agent would give Red Wings extra depth scoring

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Jun 11, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton (27) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Red Wings rumored to be discussing Cossa trade with Mammoth

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Jun 10, 2026

Oct 1, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) and forward Dylan Larkin (71) celebrate their 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

The Larkin trade won't be Yzerman's only move this offseason

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Jun 10, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) during a stop in play against the Los Angeles Kings in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The Red Wings should make this center their new top target

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Jun 10, 2026

Grand Rapids goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) defends during the second night of the AHL All-Star Challenge at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

NHL insider believes Sebastian Cossa's time is up with Red Wings

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Jun 9, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Red Wings do not need the top free agent defenseman right now

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Jun 9, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) faces off in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Dylan Larkin losing goodwill among Red Wings fans with recent decision

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Jun 9, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Brady Tkachuk of United States and Dylan Larkin of United States celebrate after the match against Sweden in a men's ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Dylan Larkin update: Red Wings receive 3 team trade list

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Jun 8, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates with the puck in the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Larkin's trade request speaks to Red Wings' culture issues

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Jun 7, 2026

Jan 18, 2019; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Red Wings should avoid a reunion with this defenseman

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Jun 7, 2026

May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (65) warms up before the start of game two against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Red Wings need to avoid signing this player at all costs

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Jun 6, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) enters the penalty box after being called for tripping against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

No trade more important in Red Wings rebuild than the Larkin trade

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) gets set for a face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

No benefit to come from Red Wings signing this frequently suspended free agent

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Jun 5, 2026

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