Red Wings free agency news

The Detroit Red Wings hope Travis Hamonic can provide a solid depth defensive option for the club moving forward.

Red Wings take Hail Mary with veteran D-man

Nestor Quixtan
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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

Florida Panthers v Detroit Red Wings

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

Connor Grootenhuis
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2025 Stanley Cup Final - Game Six

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

Ryan O'Hara
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Detroit Red Wings v Anaheim Ducks

Red Wings next moves are beyond obvious after big trade

Todd Matthews
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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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Detroit Red Wings v Nashville Predators

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

Drew Dykowski
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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

Todd Matthews
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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

Todd Matthews
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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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