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Red Wings free agency news

May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (74) warms up before the start of game two against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

There's only one reason the Red Wings should sign this free agent defenseman

Jake Rivard

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This free agent could provide the Red Wings with the depth they need

Jake Rivard

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Jun 16, 2026

Red Wings could turn an old enemy into a new friend

Jake Rivard

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Jun 14, 2026

Red Wings should keep an eye on this free agent forward

Jake Rivard

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Jun 13, 2026

Mar 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) in the third period against the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

This NHL vet should not be on the Red Wings' radar

Jake Rivard

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Jun 12, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Viktor Arvidsson (71) reacts after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Signing this free agent would give Red Wings extra depth scoring

Jake Rivard

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Jun 11, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Red Wings do not need the top free agent defenseman right now

Jake Rivard

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Jun 9, 2026

Jan 18, 2019; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Red Wings should avoid a reunion with this defenseman

Jake Rivard

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Jun 7, 2026

May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (65) warms up before the start of game two against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Red Wings need to avoid signing this player at all costs

Jake Rivard

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Jun 6, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) gets set for a face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

No benefit to come from Red Wings signing this frequently suspended free agent

Jake Rivard

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Jun 5, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk (74) during a stop in play against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Red Wings have prime trade target to consider in Canucks sniper

Michael DeRosa

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Jun 4, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Scott Laughton (21) celebrates after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images

Red Wings should avoid signing this free agent center

Jake Rivard

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Jun 4, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Scott Laughton (21) is seen on the ice during the third period against the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images

Red Wings can still find some potential in free agent class

Anthony Ibanez

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Jun 3, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) celebrates scoring a power play goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

How Moritz Seider's old rival can help the Red Wings

Jake Rivard

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Jun 3, 2026

Apr 6, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) during overtime against the Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Red Wings could reunite with former first round pick this offseason

Jake Rivard

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Jun 2, 2026

May 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) comes out of the locker room for the warmups before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Red Wings should take notes on this roster construction graphic

Jake Rivard

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May 26, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) looks on during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Report: Red Wings moving on from at least 5 players

Jake Rivard

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May 25, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) looks on against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Red Wings should take a flyer on this former 2nd overall pick

Nestor Quixtan

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May 22, 2026

Apr 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Anthony Mantha (39) reacts to the officials against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Don't expect a major Red Wings free agent signing this offseason

Jake Rivard

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May 20, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) returns to his net against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Red Wings could bring in Skinner for insurance purposes

Nestor Quixtan

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May 17, 2026

May 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; IPhiladelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) and Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) skate after the puck during the second period n game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Red Wings should copy one thing the Hurricanes do better than almost anyone

Jake Rivard

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May 14, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Red Wings avoid disastrous free agency signing

Jake Rivard

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May 12, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Red Wings need to target former Maple Leafs forward this summer

Michael DeRosa

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May 1, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates with the puck in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Why bringing back Patrick Kane makes sense

Evan Hale

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (18) shoots the puck against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

3 ways the Red Wings can fix their lack of 5v5 scoring

Jake Rivard

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Apr 22, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) during a stoppage in play against the Montréal Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Red Wings have the perfect free-agent target in Sabres' 33-goal star

Michael DeRosa

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Calgary Flames at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

The biggest issue the Red Wings have this offseason

Jake Rivard

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) gets set during a face-off in the second period against the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

It's time to take Patrick Kane off the power play

Jake Rivard

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Mar 9, 2026

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