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Dylan Larkin Trade Options Dwindle as Two Teams Drop Out of the Race

Right now, the future of the Detroit Red Wings is firmly up in the air, as fans are not only waiting on the appointment of a new GM and President of Hockey Operations, but also hoping to resolve the drama involving captain Dylan Larkin.

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Ranking the Top 10 Prospects in the Detroit Red Wings System

The Detroit Red Wings are currently stuck in NHL limbo, with a roster that's clearly not good enough to compete for the Stanley Cup Playoffs given their decade-long drought, but one that's also not bad enough for them to acquire multiple top-five draft picks.

Nathan Paetsch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Youngstown Phantoms Hire Nathan Paetsch As Head Coach

Earlier today, the United States Hockey League’s (USHL) Youngstown Phantoms announced the hiring of Nathan Paetsch as their new head coach, making him the seventh man in Phantoms history to hold the title.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 11

Red Wings’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Detroit Red Wings are still working through the Dylan Larkin trade saga ahead of the 2026-27 season. Detroit is also on the lookout for a new general manager to lead them through the rest of the decade.

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Alex Debrincat News / NHL Trade Talk / August 11

Oilers Trade Proposal Shows Red Wings’ High Value on DeBrincat

The Edmonton Oilers will likely continue to be linked to scoring wingers as they search for another legitimate top-six option, and one name that makes plenty of sense on paper is Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 11

3 Red Wings Who Could Benefit Most From a Dylan Larkin Trade

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the Detroit Red Wings and that all starts with Dylan Larkin. On June 4, the captain made the team aware that he wanted to be traded and gave them a list of teams he would agree to.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 11

Red Wings Prospect Check-In: Forwards

So, I took a bit of a hiatus. There’s been a Larkin trade request, a Cossa trade, a first-round draft pick, and a change in general managers amidst a slew of rumors, and I didn’t cover any of it.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Trade Could Unlock Marco Kasper’s Breakout

When the Detroit Red Wings eventually/probably/maybe trade Dylan Larkin, much of the attention will understandably focus on the return package, whether that’s NHL-ready players, prospects, and/or draft picks. Flying under the radar a bit is the downstream impact on the rest of the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 10

Four Former Detroit Red Wings to Watch During the 2026-27 Season

The Detroit Red Wings have undergone plenty of change this offseason, and some of the biggest involved familiar faces leaving the organization. From the front office to the ice, several people who played important roles in Detroit’s recent history will be starting the 2026-27 season elsewhere.

Moritz Seider News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 10

Where Red Wings' Moritz Seider Ranked Among NHL's Best Defensemen

The Detroit Red Wings future is currently in flux as the team looks for a new General Manager to clean up the mess that Steve Yzerman made, and with Dylan Larkin wanting out and Alex DeBrincat heading into the final year of his contract, things could change even more under new leadership.

Dylan Larkin News / Stadium Rant / August 10

Dylan Larkin Trade Destinations 2026: The Four Teams the Red Wings Captain Approved

The biggest name left on the NHL summer market has a short list, and the Dylan Larkin trade destinations 2026 picture is finally coming into focus. The Detroit Red Wings captain requested a trade earlier this offseason, and the man who grew up a Red Wings fan has reportedly approved just four teams he would waive his protection to join.

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Asking Price Revealed Amid Trade Stalemate

Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings more than two months ago, but interest in the captain has not translated into a deal yet. Larkin’s full trade protection has limited Detroit to just four known destinations: the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / August 8

4 Teams Have Talked Larkin Trade With Detroit — But Nothing’s Moving Right Now

Interest in Dylan Larkin isn’t the issue. The return offers aren’t knocking anyone’s socks off, but the fact that the Detroit Red Wings don’t have a general manager to make the trade is the biggest hurdle.

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Cross Hanas News / Inside The Rink / August 7

AHL: Providence Bruins sign Cross Hanas

The Providence Bruins this morning signed forward Cross Hanas to an AHL deal for the 2026-27 season. Hanas appeared in 56 games for the Texas Stars. He had 38 points on 15 goals and 23 assists.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 8

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest losers this summer

With offseason moves essentially wrapped up, it is fair to start pinpointing the winners and losers of the summer.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

What the Red Wings would look like with better lottery luck

Remember when the Detroit Red Wings had one of the longest playoff streaks in NHL history? It feels like just yesterday the Red Wings were the model of consistency, making the playoffs every year and, at their best, competing for the Stanley Cup.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Red Wings Take Big Step Toward Hiring a GM, Name Interim Manager with Catch

The Detroit Red Wings are hiring a search firm to help find Steve Yzerman’s successor. Chris Ilitch is hiring an outside search firm to find the next general manager, with Shawn Horcoff named the interim GM and running the day-to-day business.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

Report: Red Wings hire search firm to find next general manager

Hockeytown is using an outside source to find the new person to run their hockey operations department.

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Alex Debrincat News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Trending or Ending: Alex DeBrincat Is Leaving the Red Wings?

The Detroit Red Wings’ offseason has already delivered one seismic departure, with Steve Yzerman no longer the general manager. The team is also likely to trade captain Dylan Larkin, who requested a trade, in part because of his relationship with Yzerman and the forward’s impatience over the team’s lack of success.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 1

What Will The Red Wings’ Next GM Inherit?

With former general manager Steve Yzerman no longer at the helm, the Detroit Red Wings have begun searching for their next GM. Yzerman’s legacy in Detroit as a player is legendary, but his tenure in office is murky.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 29

Patrick Kane's Blackhawks return must be more than a homecoming story

Patrick Kane is back where his NHL career began, and nobody needs to pretend the reunion is anything short of fascinating.

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Carter Gylander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28

Red Wings Re-Sign Carter Gylander

The Detroit Red Wings shared this evening that goaltender Carter Gylander has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract. The 25-year-old had been a restricted free agent.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 23

Blackhawks grant Connor Bedard's wish, reunite with franchise icon

Blackhawks reunite with Patrick Kane on two-year deal, fulfilling Connor Bedard's wish

Chicago selected Kane with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, and he more than lived up to the hype, becoming one of the best players in franchise history.

Patrick Kane's exit makes Dylan Larkin's Red Wings problem even worse

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 20

Connor Bedard wants Patrick Kane back with the Blackhawks

Following Connor Bedard's five-year contract extension, the young NHL star has made it public that he wants Patrick Kane to sign with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Blackhawks lock up Bedard with staggering extension

Blackhawks' Bedard extension is a win-win deal

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Jack Campbell announces retirement from hockey

Steve Yzerman News / Yardbarker / July 15

Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed change for Red Wings

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed leadership change for Red Wings

Former center/forward Steve Yzerman won three Stanley Cups in 22 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings (1983-2006), but he wasn't cut out to salvage hockey in Motown.

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Jason Robertson has quietly taken control of the Stars' future

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