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The 2026 Stanley Cup Final has ended, and the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions. With this now in the rearview mirror, the NHL offseason can begin in earnest.

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Could the Red Wings Actually Improve Without Larkin?

Yes, Leafs fans, I hear you. Addition by subtraction doesn’t always work; sometimes it’s just subtraction by subtraction. About a year ago, Mitch Marner was in a pretty similar situation (albeit on a different scale) to where Dylan Larkin is right now.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Red Wings Offseason Blueprint for 2026: Larkin Trade, Free Agents & More

I had my offseason blueprint for the Detroit Red Wings written out, staged, and ready to go … and then Dylan Larkin’s trade request blew it up. After taking some time to evaluate the situation, I charted a new path forward.

Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Trade Situation Evolves With New Teams Linked

The Detroit Red Wings are continuing to navigate a rapidly evolving situation surrounding their captain. Red Wings center Dylan Larkin requested a trade at the start of June and immediately became one of the most prominent names on the market, reshaping the NHL offseason.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Theo Rochette News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Red Wings sign free-agent forward to entry-level contract

The Detroit Red Wings announced on Sunday that they have signed forward Theo Rochette to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season. The Swiss-born, undrafted forward spent the 2025-26 campaign with Lausanne HC in Switzerland’s National League, finishing with 22 goals and 21 assists for 43 points in 46 regular-season games.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Theo Rochette News / Daily Faceoff / June 14

Red Wings sign Theo Rochette to entry-level contract

An exceptional European scorer has inked his first NHL contract. On Sunday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that the team has signed forward Theo Rochette to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Red Wings Sign Theo Rochette

The Red Wings have added some depth up front. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve signed free agent forward Theo Rochette to a one-year, entry-level contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 13

Panthers have made a trade offer for Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin

There are several NHL clubs who are looking at Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin this offseason. Larkin has reportedly asked to leave the Red Wings, after many years with that team.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Red Wings Blockbuster Trade with the Ducks Could Trigger Domino Effect in Detroit

The Dylan Larkin trade speculation has completely reshaped the Detroit Red Wings’ offseason, and many are calling it a dark day in Detroit where GM Steve Yzerman will be forced to move his best player and, in some ways, start over.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / June 12

A Dylan Larkin Trade: Futures or a Hockey Trade?

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, when asked what type of trade return the Detroit Red Wings may want for Dylan Larkin, and what teams might be interested, and what do they have to give up?

Michal Svrcek News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Spitfires Sign 2025 CHL Import Pick & Red Wings’ Prospect Michal Svrcek

The Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires continue to check off items from the summer’s “to-do” list. On Thursday morning, they announced the signing of a major prospect who can help right away.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Red Wings News & Rumors: Larkin Trade List, Cossa Speculation & More

To no one’s surprise, the Detroit Red Wings have been prominently featured in NHL headlines as of late. Dylan Larkin’s trade request has been a trending topic around Detroit and the larger hockey community.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

Five NHL buyout candidates to watch when 2026 window opens

The 2025-26 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights is well on its way to establishing itself as an all-timer, and it’ll be sad to bid the series farewell on Sunday or Wednesday, especially knowing it marks the close of the hockey calendar until autumn.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / June 11

Detroit Red Wings Restricted Free Agency Targets

I’m not a believer in offer sheets as a legitimate method of improving your roster. Most of the time you’ll see the offer sheet matched, or you’ll be creating an enemy out of another team’s general manager.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Which teams not on Dylan Larkin’s trade list could still be a good fit?

The Detroit Red Wings are heading into an offseason unlike anything Hockeytown has seen in some time, with the focus being on the captain. Forward Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, deciding that a decade’s worth of futility is enough.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Expect the Red Wings to Remain Aggressive This Offseason

When it was announced that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade from his hometown team, it certainly caught the hockey community off guard and left many wondering what’s next for the historic franchise. Did Larkin throw a wrench into Detroit’s plans?

Detroit Red Wings News / The Sick Podcast / June 11

Sick Puck Links: Dylan Larkin Update; Babcock Investigation Begins

Welcome to ‘Sick Puck Links’ here at SickPodcasts.com. From Monday-Friday mornings, we will link not just our content from the previous days but also from around hockey. So get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest news and rumors from around the hockey world!

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / June 10

Larkin’s Trade List Growing: More Than Three Teams Now in Mix

According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has gone to Dylan Larkin‘s agent, Pat Brisson, and requested that the original list of three teams to which Larkin would accept a trade be expanded.

Dylan Larkin News / Ball Exclusives / June 10

Grading Dylan Larkin’s potential landing spots

After 11 seasons in Hockeytown, Dylan Larkin has officially requested a trade. One playoff appearance in over a decade appears to be the biggest factor for the 29-year-old, even if his late-season collapses contributed to the lack of playoff berths.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / June 8

Why a Dylan Larkin trade is complicated for Red Wings' Steve Yzerman

Already reeling from their team's latest end-of-season collapse, news about Dylan Larkin's trade request intensified Detroit Red Wings fans' despair even more

Report: Red Wings’ Larkin prefers three trade destinations

Which other destinations would make sense for Larkin?

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Detroit Red Wings News / Ball Exclusives / June 6

The 'Yzerplan' and seven years of mediocrity in Detroit

When Steve Yzerman was hired as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings in April 2019, he was supposed to usher in a new era. The franchise was fresh off 25 consecutive playoff appearances, starting in 1991 and ending in 2016.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Free Agent Focus: Detroit Red Wings

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.