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Red Wings Have Tough Decision to Make on Final Defensive Spot

The Detroit Red Wings entered training camp with plenty of questions surrounding their roster, but one of their biggest decisions may be a good problem to have.

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Todd McLellan’s Preseason Insights on Red Wings’ Young Talent

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan is gearing up for his third season running the team. As the preseason got started, McLellan is seeing some positive results from some of the young players. Anton Johansson has a bright future in the NHL as a defenseman.

Carter Bear News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Red Wings’ Carter Bear to miss time with upper-body injury

A notable prospect in Hockeytown is going to be absent for a little bit. According to head coach Todd McLellan, Detroit Red Wings forward Carter Bear is going to be out for a week to 10 days with an apparent upper-body injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 24

NHL, Red Wings Unveil Official Beer Sponsor

The NHL and the Detroit Red Wings have announced a multiyear partnership with Michelob ULTRA. Michelob ULTRA is becoming the official beer sponsor of the NHL in the United States — the company announced a multi-year partnership with the League.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin has ‘made progress’ in upper-body injury recovery

Dylan Larkin has been heavily involved in the Detroit Red Wings news cycle this offseason. He requested a trade away from the team, then had his captaincy stripped, and finally, Larkin missed the start of training camp due to an upper-body injury.

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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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 24

Red Wings Unveil New Little Caesars Arena Concepts for 2026-27

With the Detroit Red Wings hosting their preseason home opener on Sept. 24, which will then be followed by Detroit also hosting on the 2026-27 Opening Night of Oct.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 23

Red Wings Preseason Over-Reactions: Detroit’s In A New Era

The Red Wings have played their second preseason game as of Tuesday night. While the first game was a fairly anticlimactic effort from their B-team against the Blue Jackets that ended in a 1-0 shootout loss, Detroit went full throttle against the Penguins with some pretty important names on the lineup card.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 23

Dylan Larkin Takes Important First Step Back With Red Wings

Dylan Larkin has not been on the ice at the Detroit Red Wings training camp. There is one thing that could have happened to move the conversation surrounding him forward, and it didn’t.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 23

Detroit Red Wings Place A Forward & Defenseman on Waivers

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in their second preseason game. Today, they placed two on waivers with the purpose of them heading to Grand Rapids in the AHL.

Carter Mazur News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 22

Red Wings’ Carter Mazur: From Draft to Potential NHL Breakout

Carter Mazur has been part of the Detroit Red Wings organization for four years. He doesn't get comfortable. He knows it will take a lot of urgency to be part of this team for a long time.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 22

Detroit Red Wings Place Six on Waivers

The Detroit Red Wings will play the second game of a back-to-back as they’ll face the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. They’re coming off a 1-0 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets last night.

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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.

Carter Mazur News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 22

Carter Mazur Has a Chance to Force the Red Wings' Hand

Carter Mazur has been one of those prospects who has seemingly hovered around the Red Wings' NHL picture without getting the sustained opportunity to establish himself.

Dylan Larkin News / ESPN / September 22

Bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams: Dylan Larkin's destination, surprise award contenders, more

We're not saying all of these will come true ... but a lot of them just might!

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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 22

Should Jets and Red Wings consider swapping disgruntled stars?

Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have quite a bit in common.

Flyers' Dan Vladar leaves preseason game with upper-body injury

Wild sign GM Bill Guerin to multiyear contract extension

Mikael Granlund named 10th captain in Ducks history

Top 2026-27 bounce-back candidates after suffering sophomore slumps

Waiver watch: Which under-the-radar NHLers could become key targets?

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 21

Five Things to Watch for in the Red Wings Preseason Games

Despite there still being some work to be done, the Red Wings are set to take the ice for their preseason games. This time around, the preseason is shorter to make room for the two additional regular-season games.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Red Wings confused by latest Dylan Larkin trade development

The Dylan Larkin trade drama in Detroit continues to take unexpected turns. After speaking with the media on the first day of Red Wings training camp, Larkin declined to elaborate on why he requested a trade.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 21

Three Star Forwards the Red Wings Need to be Targeting

Well, it’s that point in the offseason. Unfortunately, my content plan wasn’t as deep as I gave it credit for. I intended to save the mock trades and more speculation-based pieces for the real doldrums of the offseason, but alas, here we are.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 21

Red Wings' Young Guns Are Turning Training Camp Into a Fight for Jobs

Training camp is supposed to be the time when prospects try to get the attention of the veterans. Yesterday, the Detroit Red Wings' youngsters not only got the attention of the veterans, but they also got the attention of head coach Todd McLellan.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 20

Building Team Chemistry: What to Watch in Red Wings' Preseason

The Detroit Red Wings are entering a new season focused on building team chemistry, staying healthy, and winning more games than last season. The preseason will be a good test for the team to get their feet wet.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 20

The Red Wings Don't Have the Luxury of Wasting Training Camp

Training camp usually represents optimism and experimentation and the Detroit Red Wings don't have much time for either. The organization is entering the 2026-27 season amid major transition while trying to end a 10-season playoff drought.

Patrik Laine News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Patrik Laine linked to Red Wings by Pierre LeBrun

The Detroit Red Wings are trying to put together a roster that can take them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun thinks that winger Patrik Laine would be a good fit for Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

NHL Insider Floats Surprising Name as a Fix for Red Wings’ Scoring Woes

Detroit’s scoring issues at even strength remain a central storyline heading into the 2026-27 season, and head coach Todd McLellan knows it. He also isn’t pretending there’s an easy fix.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / September 16

Why you should be skeptical about Red Wings' Dylan Larkin move

Why you should be skeptical about Red Wings' Dylan Larkin announcement

Larkin to miss start of Red Wings camp with injury

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, Jets headed for ugly split

Ducks re-sign Cutter Gauthier to massive six-year deal

Senators sign Drake Batherson to most lucrative extension in team history

Sidney Crosby gives contract update as season opener approaches

Former Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves retires from NHL

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Former Detroit Red Wings Center Has Died

The Detroit Red Wings family lost one of its own late last week. Brent Peterson, the Calgary-born center Detroit selected 12th overall in the 1978 NHL Draft, died Friday, Sept.

Shawn Horcoff News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Detroit Red Wings Name Shawn Horcoff Interim GM

The Detroit Red Wings have made Shawn Horcoff the interim GM of the franchise while it continues its search for a new permanent leader of its hockey operations department.