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Simon Edvinsson Is Reportedly 'Mad' at the Red Wings, Wanted Space

Simon Edvinsson Is Reportedly 'Mad' at the Red Wings, Wanted Space

The Detroit Red Wings have a contract problem, and it may be bigger than one player. According to Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, defenseman Simon Edvinsson is frustrated by how long his negotiations have dragged on.

John Gibson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 5
John Gibson's Red Wings Record Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

John Gibson's Red Wings Record Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

The Detroit Red Wings and head coach Todd McClellan have started the 2026-27 season 0-2 after taking two home weekend losses to the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 4
Red Wings' Most Impressive Early-Season Stat Makes 0-2 Start Even More Frustrating

Red Wings' Most Impressive Early-Season Stat Makes 0-2 Start Even More Frustrating

The Detroit Red Wings’ 0-2 record so far in the season looks pretty discouraging on paper. There really isn’t much impressive about that record. How those games have ended up that way, though, makes their winless start even more frustrating.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 4
Oilers Trade Package for Lucas Raymond — Would You Accept?

Oilers Trade Package for Lucas Raymond — Would You Accept?

The Detroit Red Wings have had a brutal stretch — arguably the worst organizational turbulence in the league over the last few months. Their captain, Dylan Larkin, requested a trade and was stripped of the “C.” Steve Yzerman was quietly moved into a Senior Advisor role.

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5
Simon Edvinsson prefers a trade; three teams make sense

Simon Edvinsson prefers a trade; three teams make sense

Detroit Red Wings restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson reportedly prefers a trade over signing an extension, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 4
Red Wings, Simon Edvinsson at Odds Over What Happens Next

Red Wings, Simon Edvinsson at Odds Over What Happens Next

The Detroit Red Wings have been at the forefront of a lot of drama as the 2026-27 NHL season has recently gotten underway. First over the offseason, captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and so far interim general manager Shawn Horcoff has not honored that request.

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / October 4
Red Wings Hit With Troubling Simon Edvinsson Contract News

Red Wings Hit With Troubling Simon Edvinsson Contract News

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson prefers a trade while his restricted free agent negotiations remain stalled, according to a league report Saturday.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 3
Simon Edvinsson is latest player that would 'prefer' a trade

Simon Edvinsson is latest Red Wings player that would 'prefer' a trade

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson, who remains unsigned as a restricted free agent and is currently training in Sweden, is the latest player to reportedly prefer a trade away from the Red Wings.. 

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Simon Edvinsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 3
Report: Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson prefers to be traded

Report: Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson prefers to be traded

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for the Detroit Red Wings, it does. According to a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night, defenseman Simon Edvinsson would prefer to be traded out of Detroit, as opposed to the current stalemate the two parties are currently in.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3
Poor start for Red Wings can be turned around against Jets

Poor start for Red Wings can be turned around against Jets

The Detroit Red Wings' season opener couldn't have gone much worse. They'll look for a better result and more fan support when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3
Simon Edvinsson Prefers to be Traded Out of Detroit

Simon Edvinsson Prefers to be Traded Out of Detroit

Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reports that defenseman Simon Edvinsson now prefers to be traded out of Detroit. Edvinsson is skating in Sweden and staying in shape while he awaits a contract extension from the Red Wings.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3
Simon Edvinsson “Prefers” Trade From Red Wings

Simon Edvinsson “Prefers” Trade From Red Wings

Although it’s not a formal trade request, another prominent player for the Detroit Red Wings no longer wants to don the winged wheel. Speaking on Saturday Headlines, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that defenseman Simon Edvinsson now “prefers” a trade from the Red Wings as his contract stalemate drags on into another week.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 3
Red Wings Place Dylan Larkin on Injured Reserve

Red Wings Place Dylan Larkin on Injured Reserve

The Detroit Red Wings have placed center Dylan Larkin on injured reserve retroactive to Aug. 15. This announcement came on Oct. 2 before the Red Wings season opener at Little Caesars Arena.

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Todd McLellan News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 3
Todd McLellan Sends Strong Message About What It Means to Be a Red Wing

Todd McLellan Sends Strong Message About What It Means to Be a Red Wing

Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Todd McLellan is not letting the internal mess of the Detroit Red Wings waver his coaching philosophy. The Red Wings opened their season on Oct.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3
Dylan Larkin’s Return to Detroit Took an Embarrassing Turn

Dylan Larkin’s Return to Detroit Took an Embarrassing Turn

Dylan Larkin‘s introduction before the opener was loud, but probably not in the way he’d hoped, and not entirely unexpected. “Dylan being part of the team, he wanted to be out there for the ceremony.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 2
‘I feel bad for him’: McLellan on Larkin being booed at Red Wings home opener

‘I feel bad for him’: McLellan on Larkin being booed at Red Wings home opener

Among the many storylines surrounding the Detroit Red Wings this season, one of the more interesting ones was the reaction from the fans as Dylan Larkin played his first home game after requesting a trade.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 2
Red Wings Drama Continues to Swirl Resulting in Season Opening Loss

Red Wings Drama Continues to Swirl Resulting in Season Opening Loss

The Detroit Red Wings unfortunately could not seem to put the internal drama behind them and suffered a demoralizing loss in their 2026-27 season opener as a result.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 2
Dylan Larkin Loudly Booed in Red Wings Season Opener

Dylan Larkin Loudly Booed in Red Wings Season Opener

Upon introduction with the Detroit Red Wings, Dylan Larkin received the absolute opposite of a warm welcome. Larkin was loudly booed out of Little Caesars Arena on Friday — which was his first introduction following his trade request.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 2
Dylan Larkin loudly booed prior to Red Wings' home opener

Dylan Larkin loudly booed prior to Red Wings' home opener amid brutal situation

If you were wondering whether or not Detroit Red Wings fans would ever welcome back their former captain, Dylan Larkin, following his offseason trade request, they gave you a very loud and resounding answer.

After complicated offseason, Red Wings' Larkin lands on IR
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Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2
After complicated offseason, Red Wings' Dylan Larkin lands on IR

After complicated offseason, Red Wings' Dylan Larkin lands on IR

The Red Wings placed center Dylan Larkin on injured reserve.

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / October 2
Red Wings Milestones to Watch in the 2026-27 Season

Red Wings Milestones to Watch in the 2026-27 Season

With the Red Wings 2026-27 season getting started tonight in a match against the New York Rangers, I wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the biggest milestones that the team’s players might reach this season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 1
Three Keys to the Red Wings Making the Postseason

Three Keys to the Red Wings Making the Postseason

Every Red Wings fan is probably in agreement that the team should be writing off the season and aiming to get a superstar through the draft. Though, I’d be lying if I said I or the rest of the fanbase had any interest in going another offseason without watching the Red Wings make the playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's record

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's NHL record

Making history just by setting foot on the ice on Wednesday night, Sidney Crosby captained the Pittsburgh Penguins to a win in their season-opening game in Philadelphia. 

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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 28
Detroit Red Wings Set 23-Man Roster

Detroit Red Wings Set 23-Man Roster

The Detroit Red Wings begin their season Friday night against the New York Rangers. Today, they set their roster to start the season. To get their roster down to 23, they assigned goalie Carter Gylander to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.

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