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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

Dylan Larkin overplayed his hand with the Red Wings

Jake Rivard

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Jul 24, 2026

The Red Wings are better off long term without Patrick Kane

Jake Rivard

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Jul 23, 2026

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

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) during a stoppage in play against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Red Wings reporter doesn't think Dylan Larkin can 'walk back' trade request

Scott Rogust

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Jul 23, 2026

Apr 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl (3) brings the puck up ice against Florida Panthers center Rasmus Asplund (74) during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

How Steve Yzerman failed as general manager of the Red Wings

Chad Twaro

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Jul 22, 2026

Jan 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Ottawa Senators center Zack Ostapchuk (38) shoves Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The biggest losers in the Detroit Red Wings breakup saga

Katy Glaza

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Jul 22, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot from Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) in overtime at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The closest thing the Red Wings have to a modern rival isn't enough

Jake Rivard

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Jul 22, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (3) looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

This low-risk PTO target should be a priority for the Red Wings' next GM

Michael DeRosa

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Jul 22, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) moves the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

What Steve Yzerman did right as general manager of the Red Wings

Chad Twaro

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Jul 21, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) talks with referees Francis Charron (6) and Cody Beach (12) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Insider believes Red Wings will choose next captain regardless of Larkin's status

Jake Rivard

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Jul 21, 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

One decision by the next GM will determine the Red Wings' direction

Michael DeRosa

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Jul 20, 2026

Nov 30, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman before the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

How the Yzerplan fell short for the Red Wings

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 20, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) gets set to face off Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Dylan Larkin becoming biggest Red Wings villain in years

Jake Rivard

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Jul 20, 2026

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is awarded the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award by Nashville Predators general manager David Poile during the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

10 general manager candidates the Red Wings should consider

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 19, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Emmitt Finnie (58) and Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) face off during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

5 upcoming games Red Wings fans should circle on their calendars

Jake Rivard

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Jul 19, 2026

Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan speaks as he introduces new general manager Brad Treliving at a media conference at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Red Wings could bring back a familiar face to run the show

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 18, 2026

Jun 2, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman talks with media during media day the day before the 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Timing for Red Wings GM change couldn’t have been worse

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 17, 2026

From left: Ken Holland, Steve Yzerman and Christopher Ilitch at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on April 19, 2019.

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The 3 best (and worst) moves of Steve Yzerman's tenure with the Red Wings

Jake Rivard

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Jul 17, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) chases New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (8) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

How the Red Wings stack up against their home opener opponent

Jake Rivard

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Jul 16, 2026

Feb 12, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) during a game between the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Red Wings 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Dylan Larkin should not participate in training camp with the Red Wings

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 16, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Larkin burned too many bridges for Red Wings return

Jake Rivard

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Jul 16, 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.

Steve Yzerman left his Red Wings' successor a mess to clean up, starting with Dylan Larkin

Nick Villano

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Jul 15, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) looks to pass against the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Red Wings doomed to rebuild if they botch Larkin trade

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 15, 2026

Mar 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Steve Yzerman's departure leaves Dylan Larkin holding the cards

Scott Rogust

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Jul 15, 2026

Steve Yzerman, 9/27/2000

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What Steve Yzerman stepping down means for the Red Wings

Zachary Trathen

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Jul 15, 2026

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