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Trading for Quinn Hughes wouldn't have changed much for the Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:19:02 +0000

When the Detroit Red Wings missed out on the Quinn Hughes sweepstakes, many NHL insiders and pundits saw this as a turning point with the organization. Months l

The Red Wings should avoid committing to a re-rebuild

Jake Rivard — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:05 +0000

With the way things are going with the Detroit Red Wings, hardcore fans and media pundits alike have their own ideas on what the team should do. Some want the t

3 Red Wings prospects that could be on the lineup full-time next season

Jake Rivard — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:45:02 +0000

Last season, the Detroit Red Wings welcomed three rookies to the roster on opening night: Emmitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin-Pellikka. Whil

Red Wings' addition named one of the best contracts in the NHL

Scott Roche — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:12:59 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings' signing of free agent forward Viktor Arvidsson was listed as one of the nine best contracts handed out so far this offseason.

Red Wings stuck in offseason purgatory until Larkin business is sorted

Jake Rivard — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

To say the Detroit Red Wings are frustrated is an understatement. Patrick Kane hasn't committed to a team. The offseason acquisitions, while solid, aren't enou

Red Wings rookie honored by Detroit sports media

Jake Rivard — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:05 +0000

Despite the elephant in the room, there are quite a few positives for the Detroit Red Wings this offseason. They managed to trade in to the first round of the

The Red Wings are still looking for their Tomas Holmstrom

Jake Rivard — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:01:46 +0000

Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom would've thrived in today's game. Standing at 6'0" and weighing around 200 lbs, Holmstrom had one job and one job only

Dylan Larkin doesn't provide Red Wings with much help with 'expanded' trade list

Scott Rogust — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:13:35 +0000

According to a new report from Ansar Khan of M Live, Dylan Larkin added one new team to his trade list, and that's the Dallas Stars. Even with the addition, talks between the Detroit Red Wings and Stars have gone nowhere.

The NHL needs to rethink no trade clauses and long-term contracts

Zachary Trathen — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:03 +0000

For years, NHL general managers have handed out long-term contracts with full no-trade clauses as a way to keep franchise players happy. At the time of signing,

Red Wings should expect high return if they trade Alex DeBrincat

Jake Rivard — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Unfortunately, the Detroit Red Wings are stuck between a rock and a hard place. If they keep trying to contend in a highly-competitive Atlantic division, they i

Red Wings haven't had their post-free agency press conference for good reason

Jake Rivard — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000

By this time last year, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman already had his end-of-free agency press conference. This time around, it's been radio s

Dylan Larkin refuses to budge with Steve Yzerman with latest trade update

Scott Rogust — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:02:14 +0000

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman requested that Dylan Larkin expand his trade list. The Detroit Free Press' Helene St. James revealed that Larkin has not done so.

Why the Red Wings should bottom out this season

Jake Rivard — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:03 +0000

As of right now, Steve Yzerman's request in the Dylan Larkin trade fiasco is that the Detroit Red Wings receive NHL-ready players in return. While, on paper, th

Red Wings should match any offer sheet for Simon Edvinsson

Zachary Trathen — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:03:15 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings have already had a chaotic offseason, and now another potential problem may be looming. According to recent reports and comments from NHL

Report reveals conference rival targeting Red Wings defenseman

Jake Rivard — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The cat's out of the bag in the NHL. Leo Carlsson's offer sheet has general managers throughout the league on high alert with their current (and pending) restri

Steve Yzerman should pivot to this center upgrade in Minnesota Wild trade talks

Brian Germinaro — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:25:01 +0000

The Wild are one of the teams most interested in acquiring Dylan Larkin. Here is why their asking price should be Joel Eriksson EK

What the Red Wings can learn from the Leo Carlsson offer sheet

Jake Rivard — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:03 +0000

By now, most people have heard about the Philadelphia Flyers and their offer sheet for Anaheim Ducks star center Leo Carlsson. Carlsson recently signed a five-y

Wild under more pressure than Red Wings in Larkin sweepstakes

Jake Rivard — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:04 +0000

The name Dylan Larkin is on top of the minds of two franchises (and for completely different reasons): the Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota Wild. After the i

What Keegan Kolesar's interview says about the newest Red Wings bruiser

Jake Rivard — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0000

The hard-hitting forward sounds more than exciting to don the Winged Wheel.

Why Steve Yzerman should wait to trade Dylan Larkin

Zachary Trathen — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0000

Ever since reports came out that Dylan Larkin requested a trade after the 2025-26 season, fans around the league have been trying to put together mock trades to

Red Wings might be out on Patrick Kane sweepstakes

Jake Rivard — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:42:16 +0000

When news broke out that Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane was planning on testing the market, some were surprised, while others saw it coming from a mile

With center market dwindling, Red Wings should offer sheet this center

Jake Rivard — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:36:43 +0000

If the Detroit Red Wings want a bona fide first-line center, they're going to need to act quickly. The center market lost yet another huge name as the Philade

The Red Wings still have a few of their own free agents available, but only one is worth bringing back

Nestor Quixtan — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:43:05 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings have only one clear-cut choice to bring back as a veteran UFA this offseason.

This has been Steve Yzerman's most efficient free agency with Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:01 +0000

It goes without saying that this NHL free agency class lacked legitimate needle-movers. No one, from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Vancouver Canucks, was going

4 former Red Wings among the NHL's best remaining UFAs

Michael DeRosa — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:04 +0000

These four players from the Red Wings' 2025-26 roster are still free agents after July 1.

Red Wings avoided nightmarish scenario by not trading for Darnell Nurse

Jake Rivard — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:03 +0000

While things aren't all sunshine and rainbows with the Detroit Red Wings right now, one thing's for certain: they avoided a disaster by not trading for Darnell

3 free agents the Red Wings should target on Day 2

Jake Rivard — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:10:16 +0000

Day One of free agency couldn't have gone better for the Detroit Red Wings. They addressed positions of need, added some toughness and smoothed out the even-str

How the Red Wings did on Day 1 of free agency

Jake Rivard — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:42:59 +0000

After a (relatively) quiet draft, the Detroit Red Wings made a handful of moves on Day 1 of free agency. In total, they made six signings and one trade across

Red Wings add some toughness to the lineup in trade with Golden Knights

Jake Rivard — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:28:43 +0000

At the end of the 2025-26 season, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said his top priority was to make the team tougher to play against. Well, here

Red Wings add yet another goalie to the roster

Jake Rivard — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:52:28 +0000

If there's one thing that can be said about the Detroit Red Wings, it's that they love goalies. When they aren't drafting them every season, they're running a t

Red Wings sign one of the top free agents available to two-year contract

Jake Rivard — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:10:01 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings make their first splash at free agency, signing forward Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year, $M contract.

Red Wings do right by their third round pick with contract extension

Chad Twaro — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:38:47 +0000
The 2021 third-round pick inked a two-year deal to return to Detroit.

Red Wings finally free from Justin Abdelkader's contract

Jake Rivard — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:49:23 +0000
It seems like yesterday that Detroit Red Wings (former) general manager Ken Holland signed Justin Abdelkader to that egregious seven-year contract. The moment h

Red Wings miss out on the Mavrik Bourque sweepstakes

Jake Rivard — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:27:07 +0000
It looks like the Detroit Red Wings will need to find their center solution somewhere else. Today, the Nashville Predators acquired center Mavrik Bourque and de

How the Red Wings stacked up in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

Jake Rivard — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings capped off the 2026 NHL Entry Draft with seven picks: one in each round. This is general manager Steve Yzerman's eighth draft since taking

Red Wings should consider targeting this Blackhawks UFA forward

Michael DeRosa — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:54:39 +0000
The Red Wings' bottom six could use a boost, and Blackhawks forward Ilya Mikheyev should be on their radar because of it.

Here's how Carter Bear can become a full-time Red Wing next season

Katy Glaza — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:20:34 +0000
Skipping the Grand Rapids Griffins isn't for every Detroit Red Wings' prospect, but it is ideal for Carter Bear. Here's why.

3 Red Wings prospects invited to international showcase this summer

Zachary Trathen — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:31:41 +0000
If there's one thing that can be said about the Detroit Red Wings, it's that their prospect pool is promising. Three recent American draft picks in the pool recently received an opportunity to represent the United States on an international stage.

How Red Wings goaltender Michal Postava leapfrogged Sebastian Cossa

Chad Twaro — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:27:46 +0000
The undrafted free agent turned heads in the AHL enough to convince Detroit to deal former first-round pick goaltender.

Carter Mazur’s future with the Red Wings uncertain

Zachary Trathen — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:41:29 +0000
Carter Mazur, a player once viewed as a potential future piece of Detroit’s bottom-six forward group, was not given a qualifying offer by the organization.

3 free agents the Red Wings should consider targeting tomorrow

Jake Rivard — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The NHL's free agency window opens July 1, 2026. This time around, it might be the weakest class in years. Top free agents like Alex Tuch and Darren Raddysh hav

5 players to watch at Red Wings' development camp

Jake Rivard — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000
This week, the Detroit Red Wings host their development camp from June 29 to July 2. 20 forwards, 11 defensemen and six goaltenders make their way to the BELFOR

With buyout market looming, Red Wings should consider buying out this forward

Jake Rivard — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:51:52 +0000
On Tuesday, June 30, the NHL's buyout window will officially open. The Detroit Red Wings have no shortage of candidates worthy of a buyout, but one stands above

Steve Yzerman's comments show how the Red Wings have all the leverage over Dylan Larkin

Jake Rivard — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:04 +0000
At Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman's post-draft press conference, he addressed the Dylan Larkin trade for the first time with the media. Yzerman

Red Wings first round pick compared to two NHL veterans

Jake Rivard — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:03 +0000
For the first time in what feels like forever, the Detroit Red Wings aimed for the moon. After trading away goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth, gene

Red Wings draft a third Michal to their already loaded goaltending prospect pool

Jake Rivard — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:05:53 +0000
Like clockwork, the Detroit Red Wings used a mid-round pick to select a goaltender. This time around, it's Michal Orsulak with the 79th pick in the 2026 NHL Ent

Red Wings add a new Plante to their garden of prospects

Jake Rivard — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:05:50 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings are at it again, this time selecting Hobey Baker-winner Max Plante's brother, Victor Plante, with the 47th pick.

Based on track record, the Red Wings should trade their second rounder

Jake Rivard — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
As of right now, Detroit Red Wings fans will have to wait until pick 47 of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft for the Wings to keep the party going. That said, it might j

The Red Wings were right to move on from Sebastian Cossa

Jake Rivard — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000
Last night, the Detroit Red WIngs saw their opportunity and took it. They traded goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for the 23rd overall p

Red Wings trade goaltender Sebastian Cossa to Mammoth for pick No. 23

Spencer Lazary — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:27:46 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings have traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick.

Dylan Larkin drama continues after top draft picks fall without a move by Steve Yzerman

Nick Villano — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:36:15 +0000
Dylan Larkin was expected to get the Detroit Red Wings a premium draft pick, but after the Florida Panthers moved the ninth pick for Brady Tkachuk, that started to get harder to believe. Now, the first round is almost over and Larkin is still in Detroit.

3 surprises that could happen for the Red Wings at the NHL Draft

Jake Rivard — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:24:32 +0000
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft begins tomorrow, and, barring a crazy move, the Detroit Red Wings will have to wait until pick number 47 to make a selection. That said

Red Wings kick the can down the road and trade another prospect

Chad Twaro — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:39:45 +0000
Detroit traded restricted free agent forward Amadeus Lombardi to New Jersey for a fourth-round pick.

Red Wings sign depth defenseman to two-year deal

Jake Rivard — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:03:21 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have signed defenseman William Wallinder to a two-year, two-way contract. Wallinder, selected 32nd overall in th

Radio silence from Red Wings is deafening

Jake Rivard — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:27:18 +0000
Last night was one of the craziest nights in NHL offseason history. From the early morning trade of Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames to the brutal hosing the C

Red Wings adding Pettersson makes sense in this scenario

Nestor Quixtan — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:02 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings might consider adding Elias Pettersson this offseason, but such a deal would only make sense in this scenario.

Next season will be an uphill battle for the Red Wings no matter what

Jake Rivard — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:04 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings just can't catch a break. It's bad enough that they've missed the playoffs for ten consecutive seasons. To make matters worse, the arms ra

Red Wings announce preseason, prospect tournament schedule with several changes

Jake Rivard — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:33:37 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings announced the preseason schedule and dates of their annual tournament in a press release. This time around, the Red Wings will play the Co

Red Wings warned against trading Dylan Larkin to Wild

Scott Rogust — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0000
TSN director of amateur scouting Craig Button spoke with The Athletic and warned the Detroit Red Wings against trading Dylan Larkin to the Minnesota Wild.

Maple Leafs insider posits eye-catching trade proposal for Red Wings' Dylan Larkin

Jake Rivard — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Until the day the trade happens, the offseason for the Detroit Red Wings and its fans centers entirely around Dylan Larkin. The soon-to-be-former captain reque

4 Red Wings players due for a bounce-back next season

Jake Rivard — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:05 +0000
Last season was a worst case scenario for many Detroit Red Wings players. Several promising players failed to take a major step. Only a select few rookies made

Dylan Larkin's lack of communication is a slap in the face to Red Wings fans

Jake Rivard — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:33:57 +0000
The most frustrating part about this Dylan Larkin saga for Detroit Red Wings fans is the complete lack of communication. The soon-to-be-former captain of the te

Report says a surprise team is Dylan Larkin's "destination of choice"

Nick Villano — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:39:13 +0000
Trade speculation has been rampant around the Detroit Red Wings after Dylan Larkin reportedly asked for a trade. Now, we're learning from a new report who Larkin would prefer to go to.

Former Red Wings captain snubbed in 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame nominations

Jake Rivard — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:57:05 +0000
The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame nominations are in, and, for the fifth year in a row, Detroit Red Wings ex-captain Henrik Zetterberg was left without his honors. T

This free agent could solve the Red Wings' even strength scoring drought

Jake Rivard — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:03 +0000
One of the biggest issues the Detroit Red Wings had in the 2025-26 season was a lack of even-strength scoring. The Red Wings scored 239 goals in 2025-26, with j

Dylan Larkin's price tag just went up following the Brady Tkachuk trade

Jake Rivard — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:25:32 +0000
If Tkachuk can go for three first round picks and a second round pick, Larkin can net a king's ransom for the Red Wings.

The Red Wings might have a star in the making if they draft this hidden gem

Jake Rivard — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:06 +0000
In a week, the Detroit Red Wings will once again take to the boards for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. This time around, things are a little different. For the first

The Red Wings avoided signing what could one day be the worst contract in the NHL

Jake Rivard — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Moritz Seider's deal looks better and better by the minute.

What the Dylan Larkin situation means for the Red Wings’ direction

Spencer Lazary — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:33:42 +0000
When the Red Wings trade Dylan Larkin, it's going to be bittersweet for the fans, but it'll represent a passing of the torch to the young core in Detroit.

Why Detroit should explore the Jacob Markstrom market

Spencer Lazary — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:16:37 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings have lacked one big thing over Steve Yzerman's time with the team: goaltending. Jacob Markstrom could change that

Red Wings have an interesting free agent target in this Oilers forward

Michael DeRosa — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:05:41 +0000
With the Red Wings needing more secondary scoring, Oilers forward Jack Roslovic could be worth pursuing if he tests the market.

Red Wings would do well to avoid this aging free agent

Jake Rivard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:05 +0000
In a vacuum, Mats Zuccarello would be the perfect candidate for the Detroit Red Wings. The forward turned back the clock last season, putting up a remarkable 15

Red Wings forward mentioned as buyout candidate

Jake Rivard — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:04 +0000
Buyout season is upon us. The NHL offseason is here, and with it comes the contract buyout window. The Detroit Red Wings, per Frank Seravalli of 24/7 Hockey, ar

Red Wings pursuit of Vincent Trocheck trade just got more complicated

Scott Rogust — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0000
Vincent Trocheck of the New York Rangers has long been linked to the Detroit Red Wings. But things got more complicated, as Trocheck hired Pat Brisson to be his agent, who currently represents Dylan Larkin.

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

Jake Rivard — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings are almost certainly seeking to upgrade across the board this offseason. Their main targets will focus around rounding out the top-six and

This second round pick feels inevitable for the Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:03 +0000
Steve Yzerman completed his first NHL Entry Draft with the Detroit Red Wings in 2018. In that time, he's drafted 17 Swedish players. It's practically become a s

4 trades the Red Wings must make before the NHL Draft

Chad Twaro — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000
There is a lot to be done to remake Detroit’s roster and no time like the present to do it.

One center prospect could be off Red Wings board due to Steve Yzerman’s draft history

Scott Rogust — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:20:07 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings have to replace Dylan Larkin eventually, and Viggo Bjorck could be their best option to fill the need at center. However, his height could make him a non-option for general manager Steve Yzerman.

Red Wings have a perfect chance to land their Dylan Larkin replacement

Michael DeRosa — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0000
The Red Wings need to make a major push for Mathew Barzal, especially after Dylan Larkin's trade request.

What the Red Wings get out of their new Swiss star

Jake Rivard — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:03 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings have made their first move of the offseason. This week, the club announced that they signed Swiss National League center Theo Rochette to

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

Jake Rivard — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:38:27 +0000
To put it mildly, this year's NHL free agency class is sparse. There are one - maybe two - legitimate needle movers available. One of them will command an extr

Dylan Larkin rumors could turn into a pressure cooker for the Red Wings

Joseph Groves — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:14:30 +0000
Rumours surrounding Dylan Larkin could turn into a pressure cooker for the Detroit Red Wings as the offseason progresses.

Ben Chiarot deserves a bigger role in the Red Wings' leadership group

Evan Hale — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:09:15 +0000
It's no secret that the Detroit Red Wings captain, Dylan Larkin, submitted a trade request. Larkin's trade destination and potential return for the centerman

The Red Wings could have a steal on their hands if they draft this U of M center

Jake Rivard — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:51:37 +0000
Stop me if you've heard this one before: the Detroit Red Wings select a center from the University of Michigan who goes on to make a major impact for the team.

The Red Wings cannot make this mistake this offseason after disastrous Justin Faulk trade

Joseph Groves — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0000
As the draft approaches, the Detroit Red Wings could be tempted to move their second-round pick, but there’s a case to keep it.

Could the Red Wings make a draft-day move for Viggo Björck?

Joseph Groves — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:11:02 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings could explore a draft-day move for Swedish prospect Viggo Björck as they look to add more skill to their prospect pipeline.

Red Wings could turn an old enemy into a new friend

Jake Rivard — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings have been around for over a century, and, in that time, they've compiled a list of enemies. From the infamous Claude Lemieux to Marc-Andre

Red Wings should avoid panic moves and commit to reboot after Larkin

Joseph Groves — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:19 +0000
The Red Wings shouldn't make panic their way into a rebuild or retool; instead, they should opt for a reboot in their post-Larkin era

Dylan Larkin trade could plunge Red Wings back into rebuild mode

Nestor Quixtan — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:35:53 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings could be set back significantly as a result of the Dylan Larkin trade, further delaying the team's competitive window.

Red Wings shouldn't settle at the NHL Draft, here's how they can swing for the fences

Franklin Steele — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:05:00 +0000
The Detroit Red Wings will need help at center after trading Dylan Larkin, but if they are going to move up at the NHL draft, they should aim higher--or at leas