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David Pagnotta offers Red Wings way out of current mess

Nestor Quixtan — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

A notable insider has offered the Detroit Red Wings a path forward amid an awful mess that the franchise has become.

How it got to this point with Simon Edvinsson

Chad Twaro — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings’ standoff with restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson takes a turn for the worse for Detroit fans.

The Red Wings are the most embarrassing franchise in the NHL

Jake Rivard — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:56:21 +0000

It's hard to imagine any team has tarnished their reputation quite like the Detroit Red Wings have this offseason. This is an exhaustive list of everything that

Winners and losers of the Red Wings season opener

Jake Rivard — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Last night, the Detroit Red Wings held what might have been the most awkward home opener in frachise history. It started with the whole crowd booing Dylan Larki

Red Wings have a huge opportunity to capitalize on a division rival

Jake Rivard — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Earlier this week, the Detroit Red Wings had a golden opportunity placed in their laps -- and they didn't even have to do anything. Their division rival, the Fl

4 Red Wings prospects to keep an eye on in 2026-27

Tom Mitsos — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0000

The Grand Rapids Griffins will feature several Detroit Red Wings prospects in their first pro season.

The Detroit Red Wings should take a page from Weezer's playbook

Katy Glaza — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

"Pork and Beans" by Weezer needs to be the theme song for the 2026-27 Detroit Red Wings season.

An optimist's guide to the 2026-27 Detroit Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings, for better or worse, through chaos and calm, are back. Tonight, they'll take to the ice for the start of an 84-game slate against the New

Moritz Seider, Detroit Red Wings determined to prove people wrong

Katy Glaza — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:04 +0000

As the opening night approaches, Moritz Seider continues to pound his drum that the Detroit Red Wings are ready to prove doubters wrong.

Exciting Red Wings youth movement overshadowed by organizational incompetency

Jake Rivard — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It's a shame that even the positives of the Detroit Red Wings are overshadowed by the negatives. For the first time in what feels like an eternity, nearly half

Fans circulate petition urging Ilitch to sell Red Wings

Chad Twaro — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:37:37 +0000

Detroit Red Wings fans continue to “amuse” Chris Ilitch with a change.org petition demanding he sell the team.

Simon Edvinsson and Red Wings fans deserve better than this

Katy Glaza — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:02 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings have created new victims as they continue to tighten their purse straps in the name of a few pennies.

Morale of Red Wings fanbase at its lowest in years

Jake Rivard — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Many older Detroit Red Wings fans will recall the "Dead Wings" era of the 1970s and 80s where the Red Wings just couldn't build a consistent team to save their

Dan Cleary sets expectations for prospects in Red Wings system

Tom Mitsos — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:42:16 +0000

After three short playoff runs, new Grand Rapids Griffins interim general manager Dan Cleary expects another strong season from Detroit Red Wings farm team.

Red Wings owner's interview aging poorly already

Jake Rivard — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:34:37 +0000

When Detroit Red Wings CEO and owner Chris Ilitch did an interview with Bob Wojonowski of The Detroit News, most people took a "wait and see" approach to see if

Simon Edvinsson back in Sweden for practice

Zachary Trathen — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

With the Detroit Red Wings' season opener just days away, Simon Edvinsson has made the decision to head back to Sweden and practice with his former team, Frölun

Anton Johansson might be top-four material

Greg Montique — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:05 +0000

The Anton Johansson Red Wings roster spot prediction just came true, and his preseason numbers suggest this could be more than a depth role.

Lucas Raymond breakout watch as Red Wings star looks to shatter his career highs

Michael DeRosa — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:03 +0000

Is Lucas Raymond set to hit a new level this season for the Red Wings?

Red Wings fans issue public rebuke of Ilitch leadership

Chad Twaro — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:13 +0000

Concerned Detroit fans have circulated an online letter lamenting the circus and lack of transparency or accountability of the Detroit Red Wings leadership under Chris Ilitch.

Red Wings better get used to "outside noise"

Jake Rivard — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:03:25 +0000

The term "outside noise" keeps getting floated around the Detroit Red Wings. Andrew Copp was the first to use the term. “We have to find a way to not let it wei

Red Wings embracing change with opening night lineup

Jake Rivard — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:03:50 +0000

At 5 p.m. on Monday, all 32 NHL teams finalized their rosters for opening night. That said, "finalized" is a bit of a loose term. In the words of Detroit Red W

Dylan Larkin and Red Wings are officially at the point of no return

Jake Rivard — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:49:45 +0000

This shouldn't be news to any fan of the Detroit Red Wings, but any hopes of a Dylan Larkin reconciliation should be put to rest according to Bob Duff of Detroi

Unclear where waiver claim fits on Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

When the Detroit Red Wings claimed Calgary Flames defenseman Andreas Englund off waivers, many fans were confused. The defense looks all but set, with a final b

The Red Wings should explore trading Justin Faulk

Zachary Trathen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:03 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings have a roster decision developing on defense that nobody probably expected to be this difficult heading into training camp. With Moritz Se

Simon Edvinsson remaining unsigned is an indictment on the Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Nearly two weeks ago, the Detroit Red Wings promoted Interim General Manager Shawn Horcoff to a full-time role as Interim General Manager. The promotion was mos

Red Wings have a reason to believe they can avoid a regression

Nestor Quixtan — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:04 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings face bearish projections, but there's reason to think that won't be the case in 2026-27.

Final Red Wings roster decisions come down to tonight's game

Jake Rivard — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:05 +0000

Tonight is the final preseason bout for the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 p.m., rounding out the last

Dylan Larkin cost the Red Wings yet another ideal trade partner

Scott Rogust — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:48:40 +0000

Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos recently revealed that Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin declined a trade to the Montreal Canadiens, once again eliminating an ideal trade partner for his team.

What each team on Dylan Larkin's new trade list has up for grabs

Jake Rivard — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:09:17 +0000

According to Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts, Detroit Red Wings ex-captain Dylan Larkin has expanded his trade list. This comes after a series of conflicting r

Red Wings' youth (still) key to success in 2026-27

Devin Little — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Despite an offseason filled with change and chaos, the Detroit Red Wings' success this season still depends on the development of their youngest players.

It's time for the Red Wings front office to put up or shut up

Jake Rivard — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:03 +0000

We're now three games into the truncated preseason and the Detroit Red Wings have no shortage of work on their plates. Simon Edvinsson, bafflingly, still doesn'

Red Wings defenseman isn't afraid to scuffle with Sidney Crosby

Jake Rivard — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:06 +0000

It seems like Detroit Red Wings prospect Anton Johansson can't stay out of the s First, it was after an impressive camp showing. Then, a four assist night again

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is closing in on a Red Wings roster spot

Greg Montique — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:28:01 +0000

The Michael Brandsegg-Nygard roster spot conversation is basically over after two preseason goals against Pittsburgh backed up everything the coaching staff has been saying.

What Todd McLellan's comments suggest about the Red Wings

Evan Hale — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Cautious optimism mixed with some direct honesty makes McLellan's interview a must-watch.

Red Wings face tough choice for final spot on blueline

Jake Rivard — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Of all the problems the Detroit Red Wings face, this is far from a bad one. For the first time in what feels like an eternity, the team has actual depth at defe

Dylan Larkin skates with the team at practice for first time

Chad Twaro — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:29:50 +0000

Detroit’s former captain laced them up and was a full practice participant after sustaining an upper body injury last week.

Defensive play will determine Axel Sandin-Pellikka’s future

Chad Twaro — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

The 2026-27 season will be a critical one to determine the 2023 first-rounder’s long-term future in Detroit.

The Red Wings forward most set up for success this season

Jake Rivard — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

They say you should make lemonades when life gives you lemons. In the case of the Detroit Red Wings, increased opportunities for first round pick Marco Kasper c

Red Wings begin first round of roster cuts

Jake Rivard — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:56:27 +0000

As the preseason goes on for the Detroit Red Wings, so go the roster cuts. The first round of roster cuts began today, with the lions' share of the roster cuts

Former Red Wings fan favorite Dan Cleary reportedly lands new role in organization

Nate Duffett — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:26:08 +0000

Dan Cleary is taking his love for developing young players to another level in the Red Wings' organization.

It's time for the Red Wings to do something crazy

Jake Rivard — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:45:25 +0000

Excitement around the Detroit Red Wings is the lowest it's been in a while. To be fair, it's hard to be excited given the litany of things that have gone wrong

Todd McLellan seems to be the only one answering real questions

Greg Montique — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:01 +0000

After two days of Shawn Horcoff and Dylan Larkin giving us next to nothing, the Todd McLellan press conferences actually answered questions. Real ones, with rea

Michael Rasmussen has a little too much runway with Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

When Michael Rasmussen was drafted in 2017 by the Detroit Red Wings, the expectations were that Rasmussen would turn into a solid net-front center that uses his

Andrew Copp will need to be the Red Wings answer to Dylan Larkin this season

Nestor Quixtan — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings will be counting on Andrew Copp to prove he can supplant Dylan Larkin this season.

Red Wings soft launching opening night lineup

Jake Rivard — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000

It's hard to believe the preseason is already here. Tonight, the Detroit Red Wings face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets for the first preseason game of t

Signing Patrik Laine makes no sense for Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000

It's late September. Teams are already reporting to training camp. Even the Detroit Red Wings, despite their best efforts, are threatening to play hockey again.

The Red Wings’ future may come down to these two centers

Zachary Trathen — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:04 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings have reached a point where the future of their organization could hinge on one question: Can Marco Kasper and Nate Danielson become legiti

Dylan Larkin says we deserve answers while failing to give them

Greg Montique — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings held a press conference for Dylan Larkin where he said the fans deserved answers, then he provided next to none.

Red Wings owner refused to trade Dylan Larkin for futures

Jake Rivard — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:50:21 +0000

It's been a busy week for the Detroit Red Wings. Between formally announcing Shawn Horcoff as interim General Manager to the lukewarm Dylan Larkin press confere

Who to watch at Red Wings training camp this week

Jake Rivard — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Despite the best efforts of the Detroit Red Wings, hockey is back. No amount of missed deadlines or bungled GM searches can prevent the Red Wings from starting

What success looks like for the 2026-27 Detroit Red Wings

Tom Mitsos — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:05 +0000

A 'good' season for the Detroit Red Wings will be defined differently depending on what happens with Dylan Larkin.

Why this defenseman will inevitably play for the Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:06 +0000

Lost in the chaos of the last six months of the Detroit Red Wings is the quiet emergence of fourth round pick Anton Johansson. Selected 105th overall in the 20

Dylan Larkin finally speaks, but leaves more questions than answers

Zachary Trathen — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:22:53 +0000

After months of speculation surrounding Dylan Larkin and his trade request, the Red Wings forward finally addressed the media Thursday morning. Larkin was hone

Larkin injury an opportunity for young centers

Chad Twaro — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:45:09 +0000

Detroit’s disgruntled former captain will wait to suit up on the ice for the team, unless a trade happens first.

Detroit needs Michael Brandsegg-Nygard’s scoring touch to develop

Chad Twaro — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

The 2024 first-rounder needs to build on his strong AHL season and taste of NHL action and show himself as a middle-six fixture for the long haul.

Former NHLer shares disparity between Yzerman with Red Wings vs. Lightning

Jake Rivard — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:01 +0000

The longer time passes for the Detroit Red Wings, the more information comes out about former general manager Steve Yzerman. The recent interview with CEO and o

Hard to imagine Shawn Horcoff will have "complete autonomy" with Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

If you missed it yesterday, The Detroit News released a 45-minute long interview with Detroit Red Wings CEO and owner Chris Ilitch. In it, he discussed Dylan La

What Dylan Larkin's injury means for the Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:04:09 +0000

In his introductory press conference, interim General Manager Shawn Horcoff announced today that former captain Dylan Larkin is dealing with an upper-body injur

Simon Edvinsson contract talks officially underway

Jake Rivard — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:03:53 +0000

At long, long last, we have an update on the Simon Edvinsson front. J.P. Barry, agent to Detroit Red Wings restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson, shared an upda

The Red Wings didn't hire a GM, they ran out of time

Greg Montique — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:04 +0000

The Red Wings interim GM announcement didn't solve anything. It just gave the same guy a better title once a contract deadline forced the issue.

Red Wings fail to meet important contract deadline

Jake Rivard — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

This has to be one of the worst offseasons in Detroit Red Wings history. Rather than belabor the point about Dylan Larkin or Steve Yzerman or the fact that the

4 takeaways from the Chris Ilitch Red Wings interview

Jake Rivard — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:35:09 +0000

Following the Detroit Red Wings announcing their interim general manager, The Detroit News released a 45-minute interview with Red Wings CEO and owner Chris Ili

Red Wings frustrate fans by sharing a GM update everyone has known for months

Jake Rivard — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:15:35 +0000

It took two and a half months for the Detroit Red Wings to announce that Shawn Horcoff will serve as the team's interim general manager. What's especially odd

The Griffins and Dan Watson have much to prove in 2026-27

Devin Little — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0000

The Grand Rapids Griffins and head coach Dan Watson must prove they can win when the games matter the most in 2026-27.

Despite rough offseason, Red Wings players are optimistic

Jake Rivard — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:04 +0000

While it may seem like doom and gloom on social media, for the players on the Detroit Red Wings, things are a little different. “I know everyone in that room h

Dylan Larkin may have already played his last game for the Red Wings

Nestor Quixtan — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0000

Detroit Red Wings fans may have likely seen the last of the Dylan Larkin wearing the winged wheel even if shows up at camp this fall.

Two dark horse candidates that could crack the Red Wings roster

Greg Montique — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:01 +0000

My Red Wings dark horses this camp are Carter Bear and Anton Johansson, both have different road blocks in their way.

Carter Bear is making an early case for the opening night roster

Jake Rivard — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This weekend marked the start of the annual prospect tournament held by the Detroit Red Wings. Every year, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue

3 standout Red Wings prospects from yesterday's game

Jake Rivard — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:15 +0000

Though the elephant in the room hasn't been addressed, it's great to see the Detroit Red Wings take to the ice again. This offseason has been what some might ca

The Red Wings can't afford this lack of communication

Jake Rivard — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:39:07 +0000

In four days, the Detroit Red Wings will take to the ice for their first day of training camp. They still do not have a general manager. Bafflingly, the Red Win

Hockeytown should have more places to play hockey

Zachary Trathen — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:03 +0000

For a region that proudly calls itself Hockeytown, Southeast Michigan has a strange problem: it can be surprisingly difficult to find a good place to simply go

Alex DeBrincat emerging as a consistent 40 goal scorer is imperative for Red Wings

Brian Germinaro — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The rebuild has been stuck in neutral the past few seasons. Alex DeBrincat becoming a consistent 40 goal scorer could help give the team the jump it needs.

Red Wings have another major contract problem nobody is talking about

Nestor Quixtan — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:03 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings have a contract problem bubbling beneath the surface, and it's not Simon Edvinsson.

The pros and cons of bringing Chris Kreider to the Red Wings

Jake Rivard — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

At least one hockey team has major news this week. The Anaheim Ducks and Chris Kreider announced that they are mutually parting ways, with Kreider clearing waiv

Red Wings strip Dylan Larkin of captaincy in statement

Jake Rivard — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:23:03 +0000

At long, long last, the Detroit Red Wings - and Dylan Larkin - have released a statement.

Statements f

The hill the next Red Wings GM has to climb before he even sits down

Greg Montique — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000

The next Red Wings GM inherits Larkin, Edvinsson and DeBrincat all unresolved on day one. And the hill is only getting steeper.

The Red Wings need to release a statement

Jake Rivard — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000

The NHL offseason began nearly four months ago on June 15. Since then, fans of the Detroit Red Wings have seen their captain request a trade, their general mana

Elliotte Friedman offers frustrating Red Wings GM update

Jake Rivard — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:34:05 +0000

It's been two and a half months since Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman stepped down from his position. Since then, the Red Wings have hired an ou

Dylan Larkin has no one to blame but himself for trade request backfiring

Nestor Quixtan — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

As awful as it may sound, Dylan Larkin has no one but himself for his trade request backfiring on him and the team.

Alex DeBrincat shares his thoughts on the Larkin situation

Jake Rivard — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Where some may shy away from the chaos that is the Detroit Red Wings, Alex DeBrincat embraces it. In an interview with NHL.com, DeBrincat discusses the state of

Red Wings nearing decision for GM

Zachary Trathen — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings' search for a new general manager took another unexpected turn this week, but it may not be the setback some fans initially feared. Accord

Report: Red Wings GM search narrows with Shawn Horcoff no longer under consideration

Jake Rivard — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:20:48 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings are inching ever closer toward finally signing a general manager. Earlier this week, reports confirmed that Detroit Tigers general manager

Red Wings made the right call on Quinn Hughes

Jake Rivard — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:01 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings had a shot at Quinn Hughes last season. Unfortunately, things fell through when then-general manager Steve Yzerman refused to include Simo

Simon Edvinsson provides a breath of fresh air for Red Wings fans

Jake Rivard — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

If it isn't one thing for the Detroit Red Wings, it's another. First came the Dylan Larkin request, followed shortly after by Steve Yzerman's resignation. From

Trey Augustine poised for massive year

Jake Rivard — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Perhaps no other Detroit Red Wings prospect has as high a potential as Trey Augustine. Taken in the second round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Augustine has been

Tigers GM out on Red Wings GM role

Jake Rivard — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:53:11 +0000

As the Detroit Red Wings slowly inch towards finding their next general manager, more and more names drop from consideration. First came current assistant gener

5 Red Wings that shouldn't be on the roster after this season

Jake Rivard — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0000

If this offseason is any indication, change is inevitable for the Detroit Red Wings. The general manager stepped down. The captain of the team wants out and has

Red Wings prospect Carter Bear wants to force his way into Opening Night roster

Nestor Quixtan — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:11:23 +0000

Carter Bear will be firing on all cylinders as he looks to elbow his way into the Detroit Red Wings' Opening Night lineup.

Red Wings running out of time to properly extend DeBrincat and Edvinsson

Jake Rivard — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings are running out of time. Labor Day is just around the corner and the team still doesn't have a GM. The proverbial chickens are slowly comi

Red Wings prospect honored as captain of UMD

Jake Rivard — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:02 +0000

It might not be the captaincy news Detroit Red Wings fans expect, but it's captaincy news nonetheless. 2024 second round pick and Hobey Baker Award winner Max P