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Jake Rivard

Jake Rivard

Joined: Mar 2, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) guards his net against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

This has been Steve Yzerman's most efficient free agency with Red Wings

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Mar 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Red Wings avoided nightmarish scenario by not trading for Darnell Nurse

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Mar 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) moves the puck during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

3 free agents the Red Wings should target on Day 2

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Jul 2, 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

How the Red Wings did on Day 1 of free agency

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Jul 2, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) grabs the jersey of Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) at the end of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Red Wings add some toughness to the lineup in trade with Golden Knights

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida Panthers goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Alberti-Imagn Images

Red Wings add yet another goalie to the roster

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Jul 1, 2026

Sep 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Viktor Arvidsson (71) in action during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Red Wings sign one of the top free agents available to two-year contract

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Jul 1, 2026

Nov 23, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Red Wings finally free from Justin Abdelkader's contract

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Jul 1, 2026

Oct 23, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) skates during the game between the Stars and the Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Red Wings miss out on the Mavrik Bourque sweepstakes

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Jul 1, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announces a trade during the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

How the Red Wings stacked up in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

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Jul 1, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Nashville Predators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

3 free agents the Red Wings should consider targeting tomorrow

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Jun 30, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Sweden forward Eddie Genborg (25) celebrates his power play goal against USA during the second period in group play during the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

5 players to watch at Red Wings' development camp

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Jun 29, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) battle for the puck in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

With buyout market looming, Red Wings should consider buying out this forward

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Jun 29, 2026

Steve Yzerman talks to fans about the 1997-98 Stanley Cup run during a ceremony honoring that championship run Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena.

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Steve Yzerman's comments show how the Red Wings have all the leverage over Dylan Larkin

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Jun 29, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; JP Hurlbert reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the twenty third pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Red Wings first round pick compared to two NHL veterans

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Jun 28, 2026

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 05: Michal Orsulak #30 of Czechia passes the puck against Sweden in the first period of the Gold medal game during the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship at Grand Casino Arena on January 05, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Red Wings draft a third Michal to their already loaded goaltending prospect pool

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Jun 27, 2026

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