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Jacob Rivard

Jacob Rivard

Joined: Mar 2, 2026

Apr 30, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Vladimir Tarasenko (91) blows a kiss to his family after defeating the Dallas Stars in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Red Wings shouldn't be criticized for trading Vladimir Tarasenko

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May 2, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) skates off the ice during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Red Wings might have their guy in young Stars center

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May 1, 2026

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Carter Bear is selected as the 13th overall pick to the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Red Wings prospect plays pivotal role in clinching WHL Finals berth

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Apr 30, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) reacts against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans will have to put their Brady Tkachuk dreams on hold for now

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Apr 30, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) chase after the puck during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Report: Slumping Red Wings sophomore played through injury

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 2, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) and center Mason Appleton (22) celebrate the goal of center Emmitt Finnie (58) against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

"We believe in this young man." McLellan roots for Red Wings forward

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Apr 29, 2026

Jan 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Former Red Wings first round pick failed to live up to expectations

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Apr 28, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) celebrates his second goal of the game against the Montreal Canadiens with his teammates at the bench during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

What the Red Wings can learn from the Tampa Bay Lightning

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Apr 28, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) defends the net during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

NHL insider suggests head-scratching trade for Red Wings

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Apr 27, 2026

Jan 28, 2003; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Detroit Red Wings right wing Brett Hull (17) in action against the New Jersey Devils at Continental Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

Red Wings should recreate "two kids and a goat" line in 2026-27

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Apr 27, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Tensions rise as Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (44) fights with Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) in the second period of game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn

How the Ottawa Senators getting swept is relevant for the Red Wings

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Apr 26, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) skates with the puck in the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Lucas Raymond needs to play more selfishly, per Red Wings head coach

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Apr 25, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka (44) and Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (10) battle for the puck in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

This could be why younger Red Wings struggled late in the season

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Apr 23, 2026

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announces Marco Kasper (not pictured) as the number eight overall pick to the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

5 quotes from Steve Yzerman's end-of-season press conference

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Referee Chris Rooney (5) checks Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) after Martone was high-sticked by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period against in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Red Wings need to take the Porter Martone approach with their prospects

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (18) shoots the puck against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

3 ways the Red Wings can fix their lack of 5v5 scoring

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Apr 22, 2026

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