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Columbus Blue Jackets v Detroit Red Wings

These 8 overlooked Metro free agents could be perfect fits for Red Wings

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These 3 prospects could fall right into Red Wings’ lap on draft night

Signing veteran forward would be a colossal mistake for the Red Wings

Red Wings face brutal 2025 call on Patrick Kane and 8 others

Jan 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) skates in front of Detroit Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal (18) after scoring a goal during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-Imagn Images

3 Red Wings dream free agent signings to win the Stanley Cup in 2026

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Colorado Avalanche v Columbus Blue Jackets

Red Wings may find perfect short-term fit in veteran Avalanche forward

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The Detroit Red Wings could stun fans with a potential blockbuster deal this offseason.

One offseason move the Red Wings must make to break their playoff curse

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Jan 17, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Christian Fischer (36) exchange jabs while in a scrum during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Red Wings could steal these gritty division rivals in free agency

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2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic Alumni Game - Detroit v Toronto

Applications open for Detroit Red Wings Alumni Game

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Mar 12, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) looks for the puck during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

These 3 names will erase Erik Gustafsson’s mess in Detroit

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Oct 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) carries the puck away from Detroit Red Wings right wing Daniel Sprong (88) during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Red Wings must replace Justin Holl with one of these proven veterans

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Apr 6, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Red Wings could upgrade on Jonatan Berggren with these sneaky fits

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Dec 2, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) plays the puck against Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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

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Jan 25, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl (3) skates with the puck in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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

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Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) follows the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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

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Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Seven

These 2 dream defensemen could fix everything for the Red Wings

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Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Two

Mitch Marner might fix the Red Wings or break them completely

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Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

Red Wings got what they wanted from Tyler Motte

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The Detroit Red Wings could better allocate their free-agent dollars this summer by passing on Mitch Marner.

Why Detroit Red Wings would be foolish to bring in Mitch Marner

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Mar 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) in action against the Seattle Kraken in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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

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Mitch Marner could be the difference-maker the Detroit Red Wings have been looking for.

How signing Mitch Marner would ignite Detroit Red Wings

Nestor Quixtan
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Mar 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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

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Detroit Red Wings v New Jersey Devils

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

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Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

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

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Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) battles with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) in front of goaltender Cam Talbot (39) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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

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May 20, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) shoots as Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal (11) defends during the second period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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

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Detroit Red Wings got what they paid for from 37-year-old Cam Talbot this season.

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

Nestor Quixtan
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Apr 17, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Al the Octopus is lowered to the ice during pregame ceremonies prior to game three of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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

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