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Larkin’s trade request ‘sucks,’ but DeBrincat still has his back

LAS VEGAS – No general manager. Your captain wanting out. One of your team’s top defensemen unsigned. Pretty much nothing is on solid ground for the Detroit Red Wings right now.

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Simon Edvinsson Will Report to Red Wings Camp Without Contract

The Detroit Red Wings are still without a general manager, but they seem to have one less thing to worry about heading into training camp. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson intends to report to Detroit's training camp next week even if he remains unsigned.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin turned down potential trade to Flyers

The Detroit Red Wings have been listening to offers from other teams for star center Dylan Larkin. Larkin surprised many by stating months ago that he wants to leave the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 8

Did the Red Wings Actually Get Worse This Offseason?

The Detroit Red Wings should have entered the offseason with a clear objective. Get better. It is getting harder and harder to argue that they accomplished that goal.

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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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Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8

Simon Edvinsson’s Contract Talks On Hold Until Red Wings Find New GM

Sept 8, 2026: According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Edvinsson intends to attend Red Wings training camp later this month, even if he remains unsigned.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Report: Edvinsson still intending to attend Red Wings camp even without contract

Some positive news in Hockeytown…sort of. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, defenseman Simon Edvinsson is planning to attend the Detroit Red Wings‘ training camp later this month, despite having yet to sign a new contract.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Redoing the Red Wings’ 2019 Draft Class

With the Detroit Red Wings still searching for their next general manager, and training camp over a week away, I wanted to do a quick series re-drafting a few of the Red Wings draft classes in the Steve Yzerman era, from 2019 to 2023 specifically.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Red Wings’ Next GM Has a Long To-Do List to Complete

When the Detroit Red Wings’ new general manager steps into Little Caesars Arena, they won’t have the luxury of easing into the job. While the new GM will need time to bring their vision to life, several important decisions are already waiting on their desk, with the Dylan Larkin situation being the most pressing.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 6

Inside the Upcoming Red Wings’ 2026 NHL Prospect Tournament

The Detroit Red Wings' upcoming four-team 2026 NHL Prospect Tournament is slated to run from Sept. 12 to Sept. 15. The event is to take place at BELFOR

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 6

Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson Problem Is Only Getting More Expensive

The Detroit Red Wings have spent the summer waiting to sign Simon Edvinsson. Or, maybe Edvinsson has been waiting. There are so many unknowns surrounding this team.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

Did Dylan Larkin Botch His Trade Request from the Red Wings?

Dylan Larkin‘s trade request has generated plenty of speculation, but a closer look at the situation suggests the Detroit Red Wings captain may have boxed himself in with the terms of his own list.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 5

Did the Red Wings Make the Right Choice Between Trey Augustine and Sebastian Cossa?

For the past few years, the Red Wings had the unusual luxury of having two legitimate high-end goaltending prospects in its system. Sebastian Cossa represented the first major investment when Detroit picked him 15th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft.

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Dylan Larkin News / Lindy's Sports / September 5

Red Wings Need to Trade Dylan Larkin ASAP

The Detroit Red Wings got a shock in June when captain Dylan Larkin asked for a trade out of the only NHL team that he’s ever known. The 30-year-old Waterford, Michigan, native was drafted by the Red Wings with the 15th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, and he has played all 11 of his NHL seasons with his home-state team.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 5

Red Wings GM Search Takes Important Next Step with Training Camp Approaching

The Detroit Red Wings are nearing two full months without a general manager. Steve Yzerman vacated his position, and training camp is fast approaching.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 4

3 Remaining Free Agents Who Could Still Make Sense for Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings really don’t have to be done adding to their roster. They certainly could do more, and likely need to. Training camp is approaching fast, and most of the NHL’s biggest free agents have already found new homes a long time ago, but there are still worthy free agents who could bring value to this team.

Moritz Seider News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 4

Evaluating Moritz Seider’s Leadership for Red Wings Captaincy

Dylan Larkin is the current captain of the Detroit Red Wings until he is traded. Being the captain of the team comes with a lot of responsibility. Not everyone who wears the letter "C" on their chest is captain material.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Red Wings Moving Forward With Candidates For New GM Position

The Detroit Red Wings appear to be moving forward in their search for a new General Manager. According to Puckpedia, the Wings have told a few candidates they were interviewing that they are no longer in the running for the position.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Dylan Larkin Puts Red Wings in a Real Bind if a Trade to Canadiens Was on the Table

Detroit’s ability to trade Dylan Larkin might have gotten slightly more complicated if a recent report is accurate. Apparently, TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie said the Montreal Canadiens remain off Dylan Larkin’s approved list, with the center said to prefer staying in the United States.

Eeli Tolvanen News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 3

Red Wings May Regret Missing Chance to Add Eeli Tolvanen

Having a relatively quiet 2026 offseason, the Detroit Red Wings lost more scoring depth than they got back after letting Patrick Kane and James van Riemsdyk go, and that could be increasingly problematic heading into a 2026-27 season that is beginning to feel like an inflection point for the storied franchise.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / September 1

2026-27 NHL team preview: Detroit Red Wings

Can it get any worse for the Detroit Red Wings? The historic franchise once known for one of the longest playoff streaks in NHL history is now tied for the second-longest playoff drought in NHL history.

Carter Bear News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1

Red Wings’ Carter Bear Hunting For Roster Spot

Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear wants to avoid any time with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, if he can help it. In a recent interview with Marco D’Amico of RG Media, Bear believes he has the skill and hunger to earn a spot on the Red Wings’ opening night roster.

Ben Chiarot News / Inside The Rink / August 28

ECHL: New Mexico Goatheads Sign Defenseman Aaron Chiarot

The New Mexico Goatheads have enhanced their blue line by signing defenseman Aaron Chiarot to an ECHL contract for the 2026-2027 season. At 24 years old, Chiarot joins New Mexico after completing his first season as a professional.

Jeff Greenberg News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg reportedly a candidate for Red Wings GM job

The NHL’s Detroit Red Wings are searching for a general manager. One of the potential candidates is already in Detroit but in a different league.

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Detroit Red Wings Season Preview

The Detroit Red Wings enter the 2026–27 season aiming to end a 10-year playoff drought. The Red Wings were able to add some scoring help by signing Viktor Arvidsson at the start of free agency, but they lost Patrick Kane.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / August 17

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Bargain Free Agents

From Max Bultman of The Athletic (mailbag): Safe to say, the Detroit Red Wings’ offseason has not gone as planned. With Steve Yzerman now in a different position, the search remains on for a new General Manager.