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Feb 28, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) checks Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

4 things Red Wings fans can be optimistic about next season

Jake Rivard

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The Red Wings need to get their swagger back

Jake Rivard

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Aug 1, 2026

Red Wings next GM needs to take swings

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 31, 2026

Red Wings should consider making history with next GM

Chad Twaro

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Jul 31, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Red Wings remain early in GM search as Dylan Larkin saga drags on

Scott Rogust

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Jul 31, 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-USA TODAY Sports

This former Red Wings player being ruled out as Steve Yzerman’s replacement is welcome news for fans

Scott Rogust

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Jul 31, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (28) moves the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Red Wings eyeing youth movement

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 28, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Why the Red Wings won't trade Dylan Larkin right away

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 31, 2026

Jun 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes general Manager Eric Tulsky holds up the Stanley Cup Trophy during the Stanley Cup championship parade and rally at Raleigh. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Red Wings need to take analytical approach with next GM

Jake Rivard

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Jul 31, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) looks on in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings earn solid grade for contract efficiency

Jake Rivard

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Jul 30, 2026

Valdimir Konstantinov (16) and VIacheslav Fetisov (2), share a moment in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 16, 1998. PHOTO BY Julian H. Gonzalez/DETROIT FREE PRESS)

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Why the Red Wings play "Don't Stop Believin'" when they win

Jake Rivard

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Jul 30, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The first 3 moves the next Red Wings GM needs to make

Jake Rivard

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Jul 29, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Mikulas Hovorka (96) moves the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Travis Hamonic (52) and forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (28) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Red Wings mired in middle until direction is decided

Jake Rivard

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Jul 29, 2026

Mar 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman (96) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Drew O'Connor (10) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

These are the worst moves of Steve Yzerman's time with the Red Wings

Chad Twaro

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Jul 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) celebrates after scoring in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings defenseman named one of the best contracts in the NHL

Jake Rivard

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Jul 28, 2026

Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced as club president Brendan Shanahan looks on at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The 3 general manager candidates the Red Wings need to avoid at all costs

Jake Rivard

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Red Wings receive good news on the Alex DeBrincat front

Jake Rivard

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Anthony Mantha (39) reacts after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Insider reveals Red Wings nearly signed top free agent

Jake Rivard

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Jul 27, 2026

Oct 26, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) receives congratulations from defenseman Moritz Seider (53) after scoring in the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Red Wings should enter another rebuild

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 27, 2026

NJ Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald.

A warning for Detroit Red Wings fans on Tom Fitzgerald from a New Jersey Devils fan

Nick Villano

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Jul 25, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) looks to pass from behind the net during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Alex DeBrincat is the type of player the Red Wings should embrace and build around

Brian Germinaro

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Jul 25, 2026

Dec 10, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Why Moritz Seider should be the next Red Wings captain

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 25, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (36) reacts in the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Detroit's move from the Western Conference ruined its rivalries for good

Maya Smith

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Jul 25, 2026

Mar 4, 2018; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Nate Prosser (39) hits Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Dylan Larkin overplayed his hand with the Red Wings

Jake Rivard

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Jul 24, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) gets set during a face off in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Red Wings are better off long term without Patrick Kane

Jake Rivard

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Jul 23, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Patrick Kane's time with the Red Wings has come to an end

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 23, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Keeping Larkin as captain is biggest mistake Red Wings could make

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 23, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan walks across the ice after their loss against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

NHL reporter confidently muses that Red Wings coach is on the hot seat

Jake Rivard

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Jul 23, 2026

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