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Red Wings Sign Viktor Arvidsson as a Middle-Six Offence Boost

The Detroit Red Wings just signed Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year deal; it’s one of those signings that says a lot without making a huge noise. This doesn’t really feel like a rebuild move or some long-term “wait and see” project.

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Red Wings sign Carter Mazur to two-year contract

The Detroit Red Wings are bringing back left winger Carter Mazur on a two-year, one-way contract with an average annual value of $875,000 and a salary

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Carter Mazur News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Red Wings Re-Sign Carter Mazur

According to a team announcement, the Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Carter Mazur to a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) contract. Mazur was non-tendered by the Red Wings on Monday.

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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.

Patrick Kane News / Professor Press Box / July 1

The Best Thing Patrick Kane Could Bring to Toronto Isn't Scoring

There is some trade rumour chatter that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be a landing spot for Patrick Kane. It's interesting because, whenever Kane's name comes up in connection with the Maple Leafs, the first question is always the same.

David Perron News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Red Wings rumors: David Perron set to hit free agency as contract talks stall

The Detroit Red Wings have a lot on their plate heading into NHL Free Agency. Dylan Larkin still wants a trade out of Detroit. Patrick Kane is a free agent, and a return is looking less and less likely.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / June 30

My Detroit Red Wings Offseason Proposal

Before I start anything, what I’m about to say won’t hold a candle to Prashanth Iyer’s “If I were Steve Yzerman” series on his Substack, which can be found on the embedded link.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Stars’ perfect trade offer for Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin has grown tired of not winning with the Detroit Red Wings and has requested a trade. Larkin provided the Red Wings with a three-team list of teams he would like to be traded to, but the Wings’ front office asked him to expand it.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Will Patrick Kane leave Detroit?

One day away. NHL free agency kicks off July 1 at noon ET. And while the board of pending UFAs has dwindled significantly over the past week, particularly if the Carolina Hurricanes close a John Carlson deal after acquiring his rights…we should still see money feverishly flying around when the market opens.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Red Wings Draft Profile: J.P. Hurlbert

Not the trade Red Wings fans were waiting for. With the Dylan Larkin drama still looming, there is still undoubtedly a priority number one in Detroit for the time being.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

How will the Red Wings survive Dylan Larkin trade drama?

The Detroit Red Wings are still trying to navigate what steps are needed in dealing captain Dylan Larkin, who earlier this spring requested a trade from the club that drafted him in 2014.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Did the Red Wings make the right choice in trading Cossa?

Among the exciting occurrences that took place on Night 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft was the Detroit Red Wings‘ trade of goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for a first-round pick.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Red Wings Free Agency Guide: Top Targets & Projected Contracts

Regardless of how the Dylan Larkin trade request saga sorts out, the Detroit Red Wings have two main objectives this offseason: to score more at five on five and become harder to play against.

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Get to Know the Red Wings’ 2026 Draft Class

While a lot of the news surrounding the Detroit Red Wings continues to be about captain Dylan Larkin requesting a trade, the 2026 NHL Entry Draft took place over the weekend (June 26 and 27), and the Red Wings and general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman had a busy two days, adding a total of seven more prospects to the organization’s pipeline system.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Red Wings GM Yzerman: ‘no guarantees’ of a Larkin trade

The drama in Hockeytown continues on with a slight update. When speaking to the media following the 2026 NHL Draft, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman was asked about the trade request from captain Dylan Larkin.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27

Steve Yzerman Speaks Out Amid Dylan Larkin Trade Talk

Dylan Larkin has formally requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, general manager Steve Yzerman confirmed this weekend, with the star center’s agent Pat Brisson revealing that discussions between the two sides have been ongoing for roughly a month.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27

Did a Red Wings Star Hint at Joining the Maple Leafs and Gavin McKenna?

The first-overall pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, Gavin McKenna, says he received about 60 messages on his phone last night after being selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Red Wings Draft J.P. Hurlbert 23rd Overall

With the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have selected J.P. Hurlbert from the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Mammoth, Red Wings Swap Sebastian Cossa, Pick #23

The Detroit Red Wings have traded goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for 23rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Cossa has sat on Detroit’s trade block for much of the summer, even connected to the Mammoth in early June.

William Wallinder News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Detroit Red Wings Extend William Wallinder

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defensive prospect William Wallinder to a two-year, two-way contract extension through the 2027-28 campaign. According to PuckPedia, it’s a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) agreement, paying Wallinder an NHL salary of $850K in year one, and $900K in year two.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves say a lot about how Capitals see themselves

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk?

Sabres sign 21-year-old forward to a seven-year, $52.5M extension

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / June 16

The Detroit Red Wings Could Tempt Teams with their Depth of Prospects

Daily Faceoff: Max Bultman on if the Detroit Red Wings have some prospects they could look at moving to help improve their roster for next season. Tyler Yaremchuk: “Who do you think are the young pieces that he would be willing to dangle in a deal?” Bultman: “I look at places where they kind of have duplicate prospects.