Red Wings free agency news

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) waits for the face-off during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans can relax knowing Sabres wasted the entire offseason

Detroit Red Wings still have holes in lineup after Day 1 of NHL free agency

3 last-second Red Wings free agent options who could shake up the entire roster

Patrick Kane’s return alone won’t be enough for the Red Wings

2025 Stanley Cup Final - Game Six

Red Wings could land Aaron Ekblad (and that might just be the start)

Detroit Red Wings v Anaheim Ducks

Red Wings next moves are beyond obvious after big trade

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

Detroit Red Wings v Nashville Predators

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

Mar 18, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Taylor Raddysh (16) goes for the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

3 free agents Red Wings would ruin the offseason by signing

Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

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

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

Detroit Red Wings v New Jersey Devils

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

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?

Detroit Red Wings v New Jersey Devils

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

Toronto Maple Leafs v Detroit Red Wings

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

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

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

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

Columbus Blue Jackets v Detroit Red Wings

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

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

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

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

Colorado Avalanche v Columbus Blue Jackets

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

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

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

Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Seven

These 2 dream defensemen could fix everything for the Red Wings

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?