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Red Wings Need Multiple Trades to Fix Struggling Offense

With four goals in their last four games, it’s clear that the Detroit Red Wings need help on offense. Not even Patrick Kane’s return from injury, Nate Danielson’s promotion, and a few lineup tweaks could improve Detroit’s fortunes. It’s time to look for external assistance.

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Alex DeBrincat vocal on what Red Wings must do to break brutal slump

The Detroit Red Wings began the season on a big hot streak. It appeared as if the team had taken a step forward following a near-decade-long postseason drought.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Red Wings work on changes as Ducks chase new streak

Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan is tinkering with his lines in an effort to end a three-game losing streak as the Anaheim Ducks pay a visit on Thursday.

Amadeus Lombardi News / Inside The Rink / November 12

AHL: Grand Rapids Stays Undefeated in Regulation; Lombardi Wins It in Overtime

This morning, the Grand Rapids Griffins and Toronto Marlies faced off at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI. The Griffins came into the game suffering their first loss of the season.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / November 12

Red Wings Revamp Forward Lines After Losing Streak

After three straight losses, the Red Wings have changed their forward lines. Per Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) on X, the Red Wings have been practicing with the following.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

John Gibson News / Inside The Rink / November 12

The Blame Game: John Gibson

John Gibson can’t save a beach ball right now. Sorry to the utmost delusional fans who haven’t noticed that. I don’t want to sound like a jerk when I say all that, because believe me, it comes from a place of heartbreak.

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Red Wings’ 3rd Pairing Is Better With Jacob Bernard-Docker

The Detroit Red Wings and their fans seem to feel the best they have in years about the pool of talent on the roster. There are young players in key roles, and the team’s best players have generally produced to their abilities.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Red Wings Weekly #5 – Detroit’s Top-Six is Missing

Welcome back to Red Wings Weekly! In this weekly column, we like to take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Red Wings’ Todd McLellan makes Nate Danielson admission that could spark trade buzz

The Detroit Red Wings entered the week playing rather well. However, they have hit a rough slump early in the month of November. Detroit has now lost four of its last five games.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Red Wings recall exciting prospect amid brutal slump

The Detroit Red Wings are mired in a losing streak, including losses to the New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Chicago Blackhawks. As the Red Wings are looking to rebound, they added offensive reinforcement.

Nate Danielson News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson to make NHL debut Sunday against Blackhawks

One of the top prospects in Hockeytown is set to don the winged wheel for the first time. The Detroit Red Wings called up forward Nate Danielson from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / November 9

Red Wings Goalie Prospect Shines for Michigan State

The Detroit Red Wings are off to a strong start to the 2025-2026 season, sporting a 9-6-0 record through 15 games. As the Red Wings try to ascend the challenging Atlantic Division, the team is trying to remain consistent in improving its team defense and goaltending.

Nate Danielson News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Red Wings Call Up Nate Danielson from the AHL

The Detroit Red Wings have called up Nate Danielson from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday morning. After an excellent season in the AHL last year and a promising start to the preseason, it looked like Danielson was going to make his NHL debut in October.

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Nate Danielson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Red Wings recall former top 10 pick for potential NHL debut

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that center Nate Danielson has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate.

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to return after nine-game absence

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The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / November 9

Detroit Red Wings Defense Key to Early Success

The Detroit Red Wings’ defensemen are a key reason the team has had success so far this season. Through the first 14 games of the season, the Red Wings sit in second place in the Atlantic Division behind the Montreal Canadiens with 18 points.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 8

Red Wings looking to ramp up offense vs. Blackhawks

The Detroit Red Wings suddenly find themselves in an offensive drought. They'll try to turn that around when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 8

Rangers vs Red Wings Takeaways: Detroit Cools Off

The New York Rangers spoiled Patrick Kane’s return to the ice with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Despite outshooting

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to return after nine-game absence

Showtime is coming back to Hockeytown. When speaking to the media, Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan revealed that forward Patrick Kane will be back in the lineup on Friday night, when the Red Wings host Kane’s former team, the New York Rangers.

Patrick Kane News / Field Level Media / November 6

Red Wings F Patrick Kane (upper body) returns to practice

Nine-time All-Star forward Patrick Kane returned to practice on Thursday with the Detroit Red Wings after being sidelined with an upper-body injury since Oct.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Red Wings Trade Outlook: Scribe Breaks Down Options for Detroit

As the 2025-26 NHL season progresses, the Detroit Red Wings have shown they might be sticking around this season. Now 7th in the NHL standings, they sit second in the Atlantic Division.

Austin Watson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Red Wings recall former first-round pick Austin Watson

Despite taking Brandsegg-Nygard’s spot on the active roster, there’s little chance for consistent playing time for Watson.

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Steve Yzerman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Red Wings’ Hot Start Could Push Yzerman to Be an Early Trade Buyer

The Detroit Red Wings are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises of the NHL season — and if their strong play continues, they could force general manager Steve Yzerman to accelerate his plans and enter the trade market sooner than expected.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Gustafsson, Hamonic may be on the move as younger players overtake them in Detroit

With the emergence of Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Simon Edvinsson and Albert Johansson, the Detroit Red Wings have a crowded blue line. It’s a refreshing sight for Red Wings fans, who after Wednesday’s 4-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are now 3-1-0 through their first four games of the season.