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What is a dream offseason for the Red Wings?

The Detroit Red Wings are a team looking to end a long streak of futility. So, what do they have to do to finally turn things around? The Red Wings have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for 10 straight years.

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Red Wings in need of a franchise forward

The Detroit Red Wings looked poised to snap their now-league leading Stanley Cup Playoff drought for the majority of this season, but a late collapse down the stretch kept it alive and pushed it to comfortably over a decade.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / June 3

Red Wings Deal or No Deal: Offseason Edition

I’ve sat here for a few weeks putting out plenty of pieces about trade options for the Red Wings, but I want to know what you, the fans, think about some potential deals.

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.

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Red Wings’ Hidden Gem Trade Target for 2026

When identifying hidden gems in the past (2023, 2024, 2025), I focused on players that could step into a larger role with the Detroit Red Wings after flying under the radar a bit previously. This year will be no different.

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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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 31

Red Wings trade candidate named as Oilers target

The Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, while the Edmonton Oilers were bounced in the first round. Both teams will make offseason changes after those disappointing efforts in the spring.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / May 27

Sleeper Red Wings Free Agency Targets

I stand with the belief I’ve had all offseason to this point: if Detroit is to make the playoffs, they need a legitimate addition in the top six. That doesn’t exist in free agency, and they have to be exploring the trade route for that level of talent.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 27

NHL Rumors: Sebastian Cossa, and Alex Tuch

Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff: Detroit Red Wings 23-year-old goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa struggled in the second half of the season and lost his starting job to Michal Postava.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Ranking the Red Wings’ 2026 Offseason Priorities: Detroit’s Needs & Targets

At their end-of-year press conference, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Todd McLellan outlined what they want to see from the

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 25

Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2026. Detroit was first in the Eastern Conference in late January. However, they once again collapsed hard during the months of March and April.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Red Wings Will Reportedly Say Goodbye to 5 Pending UFAs

According to an article citing comments from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now, the Detroit Red Wings are set to move on from five of their unrestricted free agents.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Is there concern for Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa?

There was a time when Sebastian Cossa was considered by many to be the top goaltending prospect coming out of the 2021 NHL Draft – better than the likes of Jesper Wallstedt and Yaroslav Askarov.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 22

Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights take commanding lead

There was one game on the NHL schedule on Friday night, and it was a significant one as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

Cale Makar missed Game 2 of Western Conference Final

Golden Knights have become NHL's biggest villains

Winners, losers from Thursday's NHL playoffs

Canadiens attack stuns Hurricanes in Eastern finals opener

Are the demons of the past a concern for Carolina?

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Michael Brandsegg-Nygard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard To Join Norway At Worlds

Midway through the World Championship, Norway will get a significant boost to its roster. NHL.com’s Patrick Williams reports (Twitter link) that winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygard will fly to Switzerland to join the team for the rest of the tournament.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Red Wings Should Only Trade Sebastian Cossa for 'Perfect Offer'

When the Detroit Red Wings selected Sebastian Cossa in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, he was immediately anointed as the franchise’s goalie of the future.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / May 20

Three Red Wings Offseason Hot Takes

Fans and journalists have plenty of methods to the madness for how Detroit should navigate this summer. Anywhere from big game offer-sheets to Jason Robertson, to making a trade for Elias Pettersson, it feels like every avenue has been explored in length.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

3 Players the Red Wings Should Target in Second Round of 2026 NHL Draft

The Detroit Red Wings find themselves without a first-round pick at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, having sent their pick to the St. Louis Blues as part of the Justin Faulk trade.

Simon Edvinsson News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Red Wings Contract Projections for Simon Edvinsson & Other RFAs

This offseason, the Detroit Red Wings only have one critical restricted free agent: Simon Edvinsson. Otherwise, things should be relatively straightforward for Steve Yzerman and company with regard to RFAs.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Red Wings Must Adjust Draft Strategy With No First-Round Pick

Over the past few years, it’s become evident that the Detroit Red Wings have a type when it comes to draft targets. “High compete,” “competes well,” and “pro style” are typical phrases uttered by Steve Yzerman and Kris Draper when commenting on their selections.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

Insider: Yzerman Has Forced Himself Into Blockbuster Summer Trade

In his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman touched on the press conference held by Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan of the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, noting that it was clear Yzerman was mad.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Yzerman Not Ruling Out 'Major Shakeup' for Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings will look at everything this summer. From possible trades to better player development, and even front office changes, nothing is off the table, including a major shakeup.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / April 22

NHL Rumors: It’s Time for the Detroit Red Wings to Add Some NHL-Calibre Players

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, on the Detroit Red Wings on their lack of depth, and offseason where they could move some assets to acquire players. They should follow the Montreal Canadiens’ path of last offseason where they moved some assets for a really good player to help now – Noah Dobson.