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Analyst Floats Connor McDavid to the Detroit Red Wings Theory

When Connor McDavid signed a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers right before the start of the 2025–26 season, the hockey world largely viewed it as a signal to the organization: if they didn’t win within that window, he could be out the door in two or three years’ time.

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Hughes wanted Detroit, Yzerman said no: How come & so what?

It’s funny how the hockey world spins a story before it’s even written. Every time you flip through Twitter or catch a radio snippet, there it is: Quinn Hughes “wanted” the Red Wings. The whispers, the hot takes, the endless debate about who should have done what, when, and for how much.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 27

Red Wings savor home-ice edge as Kings arrive

The Red Wings need to take advantage of their three-game homestand this week, considering they won't be playing in Detroit afterward for an extended period.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Red Wings Need to Pursue Elias Pettersson In a Potentially Franchise-Altering Trade

Around this time last year, rumors began to swirl about the Detroit Red Wings having interest in Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson. Ultimately, the forward stayed put, and his no-movement clause went into effect July 1, 2025.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Red Wings lose key defenseman through Olympic break

The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season. They have won eight of their last ten games and have been playing great defense in the process.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Simon Edvinsson To Remain Out Through Olympic Break

The Red Wings have been without left-shot defender Simon Edvinsson for the past two games due to a lower-body injury, and it doesn’t sound as though he’ll be rejoining the team anytime soon.

Simon Edvinsson News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson out until after Olympic break

The Detroit Red Wings will continue to be without one of their top defensemen until at least late February. Head coach Todd McLellan revealed on Monday that Simon Edvinsson will not return from injury until after the pause in the NHL’s schedule, which will take place from February 6th through February 24th, for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Patrick Kane News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Red Wings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Kane Nearing History, Return Home and More

The Detroit Red Wings head into this week (Jan. 26- Feb.1) returning home from their three-game road trip. In those three games, the Red Wings took five of six possible points, dropping their matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Jan.22 in overtime.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Red Wings score 4 goals in 3rd to beat Jets

J.T. Compher scored twice and Andrew Copp recorded two assists as the Detroit Red Wings used a four-goal third period to beat the host Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Saturday night.

Dylan Larkin News / Breakaway on SI / January 24

Dylan Larkin Powering Red Wings Back to Playoffs

Dylan Larkin last tasted playoff hockey at the young age of 19. He was in his rookie season with the Detroit Red Wings, when he earned a bid to the All-Star Game and finished fifth in the race for the Calder Trophy.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 23

Red Wings ride point streak into clash with Jets

One season removed from winning the Presidents' Trophy, the Winnipeg Jets are still trying to find a winning form. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings have positioned themselves as a potential contender for that same achievement this season.

Lucas Raymond News / Inside The Rink / January 23

Lucas Raymond is the Perfect Winger to Play Alongside

There are a lot of reasons for star players to want to come to Detroit nowadays. The history has always been strong, but now the team is winning, the team has a ton of cap space, and they have a good future outlook.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Maple Leafs Vs. Golden Knights: Preview, storylines and more

All eyes will be on Mitch Marner when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Vegas Golden Knights, with the winger returning to Toronto for the first time since his ugly sign-and-trade exit last offseason.

Robert Thomas News / Inside The Rink / January 22

Robert Thomas is the Perfect Target for the Red Wings

I feel like I’ve been doing this for just about every trade target, but at the top of my list is still Robert Thomas. When I made my full-length trade target list, I had Robert Thomas at the top of it.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

The Red Wings should make a big splash at the trade deadline

The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the biggest stories of this NHL season, as general manager Steve Yzerman’s build has finally resulted in tangible on-ice results.

Patrick Kane News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane on Cusp of American Hockey History

On Jan. 8, Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane scored the 500th goal of his NHL career. It was a momentous occasion that brought back to the surface just how prolific a player Kane has been throughout his time in the league.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Red Wings Are Quietly Poised to Add Defense at the Deadline

As the Detroit Red Wings push toward legitimate playoff contention, the conversation around the NHL trade deadline is starting to shift. For the first time in years, Steve Yzerman’s club is trending toward being a buyer — and the blue line is the obvious place to start.

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

Red Wings’ John Gibson has thrust himself into the Vezina Trophy conversation

TORONTO – John Gibson’s name was in trade rumors for what felt like an eternity. Drafted 39th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2011, Gibson quickly established himself as one of the best young goaltenders in the game.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Red Wings 2025-26 Mid-Season Prospect Overview: Goalies

When Steve Yzerman took over as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings in the spring of 2019, the organization’s future in the crease was murky at best.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin ties Sergei Fedorov in franchise history after OT goal vs. Maple Leafs

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime to give Detroit a 2-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. For the 29-year-old, it was his 12th career overtime goal, tying Sergei Fedorov for the most in franchise history, and his third overtime game-winning goal of the season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 22

Red Wings emerging as early Stanley Cup contender with regular-season sweep of Maple Leafs

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Canadiens defensemen rank second in points, credit Martin St. Louis' system

Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to seven-year extension

Devils place Luke Hughes on LTIR

Russia, Belarus still banned from international play after IIHF meeting

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Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / January 17

Red Wings Duo Reaches Milestone Not Seen Since 2008

Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond made Detroit Red Wings history Friday night. Both forwards reached the 50-point plateau before the team's 50th game of the season, becoming the first Red Wings duo to accomplish that feat since Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk during the 2007-08 campaign.

Sheldon Dries News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Detroit Red Wings Reassign Sheldon Dries

1/14/26: The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Dries has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. He didn’t dress during this recall, serving as a healthy scratch for four contests.

Patrick Kane News / Yardbarker / January 8

Patrick Kane joins NHL legends in elite club with 500th career goal amid Red Wings' playoff push

The Detroit Red Wings are in a good position to finally snap their nine-year playoff drought this season, and they continued that push on Thursday night with a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Jordan Binnington refuses to be pulled during loss as Joel Hofer hides in tunnel

Evgeni Malkin scores in return as the Penguins beat Devils

Blackhawks give Nolan Allan, Laurent Brossoit fresh start with trade to Sharks

Luke Schenn reportedly open to trade

Panthers' Brad Marchand out day-to-day with undisclosed ailment