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Red Wings Young Talent Is Providing a Glimpse Into Detroit's Future

The Detroit Red Wings have endured their share of turbulence during the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. Injuries, inconsistent performances and trade demands have complicated the organization's pursuit of a long-waited postseason return.

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Detroit Takes on Colorado Saturday at Ball Arena

The Detroit Red Wings take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Red Wings are 7-7-3. Detroit lost to Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Thursday, Nov.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

'Horcoff Hangs Up' Over Maple Leafs Trade Pitch for Simon Edvinsson

Trade deadlines have a way of producing creative trade ideas, and a new Puckpedia Puck GM proposal shows how far Maple Leafs fans are willing to stretch the idea of a reasonable offer for one of the NHL’s bright young defensemen.

Nate Danielson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 7

Red Wings' Nate Danielson Is Facing a Critical Test for His Future

With everything happening around the Detroit Red Wings organization, from front office troubles, trade requests, and contracts left unsigned, the team has plenty of challenges.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Red Wings: Detroit expecting 2 injury reinforcements on road trip

The Detroit Red Wings could receive a timely boost to their lineup as two injured forwards near their returns. Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton are both expected to rejoin the team at some point during its upcoming four-game road trip, giving head coach Todd McLellan additional options as Detroit continues its season.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Sheldon Dries News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 6

Red Wings' Sheldon Dries Shows Why Every NHL Team Needs Players Who Stay Ready

Sheldon Dries isn't the type of player who attracts much attention around the NHL. He wasn't a first-round draft pick. He wasn't drafted at all. He hasn't signed a lucrative long-term contract or established himself as a household name.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Red Wings Have a Hidden Advantage in Dylan Larkin’s Contract

Most of the debate around Dylan Larkin has centered on his trade list, his suspension, and the teams that can’t get to the table. His contract has drawn far less attention, and it may be the strongest advantage the Detroit Red Wings have left.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 6

Resilient Red Wings Proving They Can Compete, But Still Lack Finish

The Detroit Red Wings once again can't play consistently for the entire game. Their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-2, revealed it once again. Detroit's defense let Brayden Point have all the momentum and overpowered them with his shots.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Red Wings May Already Have Part of Their Dylan Larkin Answer

For weeks, the Detroit Red Wings have made young centers a priority in their Dylan Larkin trade talks. While those talks drag on and the club leans on what we called its one card left to play, one of the answers may already be wearing a Red Wings sweater.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 5

NHL Rumors: Frustration with Edvinsson and Larkin, and Top NHL Trade Board

TSN: The Detroit Red Wings still have a slight hope that they can re-sign RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson, but Darren Dreger doesn’t see that happening.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Red Wings Recall Michal Postava; Place Albert Johansson On IR

The Detroit Red Wings announced they recalled netminder Michal Postava from the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL under emergency conditions. In a corresponding roster move, the Red Wings placed defenseman Albert Johansson on the injured reserve.

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Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Who will blink first in Red Wings, Larkin standoff?

Another day passes, and Dylan Larkin is a member of the Detroit Red Wings…though he doesn’t want to be. The Red Wings have suspended their former captain, as Larkin made it clear that he wasn’t going to play anymore for the Original Six franchise, trying to push Detroit’s hand in honoring his trade request.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Red Wings Notebook: 10 Early-Season Observations & Key Data Points

Through 16 games, the Detroit Red Wings sport a 7-6-3 record, which confusingly places them last in the Atlantic Division, but also 19th league-wide. The team has done a commendable job blocking out the noise from the Dylan Larkin trade request saga and Simon Edvinsson contract talks and rumors.

John Gibson News / Inside The Rink / November 4

Opinion: Are John Gibson’s Days Numbered in Detroit?

The Detroit Red Wings, as a franchise, are in an interesting situation. They have their former captain, Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade. He initially had a list of three teams, which expanded two more times and now sits at 10 teams.

John Gibson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

John Gibson Exits Game With Lower-Body Injury

Red Wings goaltender John Gibson left tonight’s game against the Lightning with a lower-body injury and will not return, the team announced. Gibson allowed two goals on 11 shots while playing the entire first period, and it isn’t exactly clear when he was hurt.

Michal Postava News / Inside The Rink / November 3