Red Wings free agency news

Feb 1, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno (90) in action against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

Red Wings gave up on Joe Veleno and now the Kraken might benefit

Todd Matthews
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Is a return to Detroit in store for these former Red Wings?

3 free agents Red Wings would ruin the offseason by signing

Rivals will line up for Red Wings castoff Alex Lyon this summer

Nov 13, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 teams that can steal Patrick Kane in free agency

Todd Matthews
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Head coach Todd McLellan stands over Joe Thornton (19) and Brent Burns (88) on the bench.

Red Wings could revive old Todd McLellan connection to land key pieces

Drew Dykowski
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Detroit Red Wings v New Jersey Devils

Red Wings flopped early and late in 2024-25 and now need a very specific roster fix

Todd Matthews
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Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

When can the Red Wings start stealing unrestricted free agents?

Todd Matthews
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Detroit Red Wings v New Jersey Devils

A do-nothing offseason would mean betrayal for Red Wings fans

Todd Matthews
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Toronto Maple Leafs v Detroit Red Wings

8 Red Wings free agent targets to reach another level in 2025-26

Todd Matthews
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Dec 1, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) makes a save in the third period against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pacific Division is full of Red Wings bargains fans aren’t talking about

Todd Matthews
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Nov 30, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) skates with the puck chased by Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings could steal these Central Division players to fix playoff drought

Todd Matthews
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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand speaks to media at the 2025 Stanley Cup Final Media Day.

Stanley Cup Final is already shaping Red Wings’ offseason wish list

Drew Dykowski
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Columbus Blue Jackets v Detroit Red Wings

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

Todd Matthews
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Jan 5, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) makes a pass with Detroit Red Wings left wing Brendan Perlini (29) in pursuit during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images

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

Todd Matthews
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Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

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

Todd Matthews
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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

Todd Matthews
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Colorado Avalanche v Columbus Blue Jackets

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

Ryan O'Hara
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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

Todd Matthews
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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

Todd Matthews
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Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Seven

These 2 dream defensemen could fix everything for the Red Wings

Ryan O'Hara
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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?

Marcello DeFeo
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Apr 10, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) dives for the puck against Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Russian phenom Maxim Shabanov would immediately improve the Detroit Red Wings

Marcello DeFeo
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Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Red Wings draft pick Axel Sandin Pellikka stands with Red Wings staff after being selected with the seventeenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

June is a busy month for the NHL

Marcello DeFeo
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Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg stretches during a break in practice in Detroit on Monday, April 9, 2012.

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Red Wings Weekly News Roundup: Trade rumors, Toews speculation, offseason priorities

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Sep 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) with the puck during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images

The Detroit Red Wings and a Longtime Rival: Could Jonathan Toews Wear the Winged Wheel?

Ben Heydt
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The Detroit Red Wings are set to embark on a pivotal summer of 2025

Bob Heyrman
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot had a solid season as he continues to play a key role on the team.

Ben Chiarot quietly gave the Red Wings exactly what they needed this year

Nestor Quixtan
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