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The Red Wings Paid One Dollar for a Player Who Helped Them Win Four Stanley Cups

One dollar doesn't buy much these days. Thirty-three years ago, it bought the Detroit Red Wings a future four-time Stanley Cup champion. On June 30, 1993, the Red Wings acquired Kris Draper from the Winnipeg Jets for future considerations.

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Red Wings Near Seven-Year Extension With Alex DeBrincat

The Detroit Red Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension with forward Alex DeBrincat worth $13 million per season, according to ESPN. The agreement would keep the 28-year-old winger in Detroit for the foreseeable future as the team works to improve its position in the Atlantic Division.

Alex Debrincat News / Field Level Media / October 13

Report: Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings finalizing 7-year contract extension

Forward Alex DeBrincat and the Detroit Red Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension valued at $13 million annually, ESPN reported on Tuesday night.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Alex Debrincat News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Red Wings Close In on Seven-Year Extension With Alex DeBrincat

The Red Wings may have lost on the ice Tuesday, but it appears they have picked up a massive win for the organization in a different way. News is surfacing that the organization and star forward Alex DeBrincat are close to signing a contract extension.

Alex Debrincat News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Red Wings finalizing long-term extension with Alex DeBrincat in much-needed piece of good news for Detroit

A major storyline has come out Tuesday night as the Detroit Red Wings are “closing in” on a seven-year extension with forward Alex DeBrincat.

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Alex Debrincat News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Red Wings sign Alex DeBrincat to seven-year extension

The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract extension with forward Alex DeBrincat, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Tuesday evening.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Breakthrough on the Contract Front Between Edvinsson and the Red Wings?

Chris Johnston said on TSN Insider Trading Tuesday that things have changed a bit over the past 24 hours with defenseman Simon Edvinsson. The Detroit Red Wings still haven’t signed him to an extension, but there was movement this week, even if it’s not the kind of movement that suggests a contract extension or a trade is imminent.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 13

Red Wings Begin Three Game Homestand Against Devils

With a 1-3-1 record, the Detroit Red Wings begin a three-game homestand at Little Caesars Arena by hosting the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 13. The Eastern Conference battle will kick off "Frozen Frenzy" action, in which all 32 NHL teams will see action.

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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.

JP Hurlbert News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 13

Inside Red Wings Pick J.P. Hurlbert’s Season Opening Goal for the Michigan Wolverines

After growing up with dreams of being a "Michigan Man," Detroit Red Wings 2026 first-round draft pick J.P. Hurlbert did not waste any time in making an impression.

Moritz Seider News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 13

Moritz Seider on Red Wings’ Playoff Hopes and Embracing Leadership

The Detroit Red Wings got off to a 1-4 start to the 2026-27 season. Focus and drive aren't fully there. It's going to take maximum effort from all the players to be in a position on a winning path.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Seven trade destinations to watch for Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

Maybe the Detroit Red Wings have already struck the iceberg and need to accept the inevitable plunge to the depths of the NHL ocean. After 10 consecutive playoff misses and a decade including 12 first-round picks, any franchise would have a difficult time embracing a “re-rebuild.” But the Wings might not have a choice.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 13

Red Wings Goaltending Prospect Named AHL Player of the Week

Per an announcement from the American Hockey League, the Detroit Red Wings AHL affiliate of the Grand Rapids Griffins saw goaltender Michal Postava announced as the AHL Player of the Week.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Low-scoring Red Wings search for goals against Devils

The Detroit Red Wings have a simple problem -- they can't put the puck in the net. They have been blanked twice in their first five games. Detroit will try to find more answers on offense when it hosts the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

Alex Debrincat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Red Wings’ Alex DeBrincat gets real on locker room vibe amid poor start

The Detroit Red Wings are a bit of a mess right now. Detroit is dealing with two trade requests at this time. Young star Simon Edvinsson, one of the players with a trade request on the table, is unsigned.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 12

Scorching Red Wings Prospect Quickly Becoming One to Watch

Although the franchise hasn't necessarily torn it down, the Detroit Red Wings have enjoyed something of a youth movement in recent seasons, incorporating prospects at forward and defense up and down the roster when their play warrants the opportunity.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 12

Dylan Larkin's Return Hasn't Solved the Red Wings' Biggest Problem

Dylan Larkin returned to the Detroit Red Wings lineup last Tuesday night and for one game, everything seemed a little better. Boos turned into cheers but unfortunately, one game didn't solve a decade's worth of problems.

Adam Levac News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 11

Red Wings Prospect Adam Levac Suspended Indefinitely After Dangerous Hit

The Detroit Red Wings’ prospect Adam Levac is facing yet another suspension. He was involved in a dangerous incident during an Ontario Hockey League game on Friday evening.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

‘It was interesting’: Red Wings’ Larkin reacts to Canadiens fans chanting his name

Detroit Red Wings center, and their former captain, Dylan Larkin may not have gotten a warm reception when he was introduced at Little Caesars Arena this season, but he sure did at the Bell Centre on Saturday night when the Red Wings visited the Montreal Canadiens.

Simon Edvinsson News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Suggested Trade Sees Predators Land Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

Detroit Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson has been the center of a lot of conversations lately, as he remains without a contract with the 2026-27 season well underway.

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / October 11

Detroit Red Wings Pursuing Sudden Trade for All-Star Forward

The Detroit Red Wings’ early-season scoring drought has quietly put them in the market for proven offense, and unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine has drawn internal consideration as a potential short-term answer.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 9

Red Wings Dissonance Between Team and Fans May Be Beneficial

The win against the Senators last night was a lot of things for the Red Wings. Obviously (and maybe least importantly), it was Detroit’s first win of the 2026-27 season, and that alone is something worth celebrating.

Chase Stillman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Red Wings Place Chase Stillman On Waivers

Detroit Red Wings forward Chase Stillman has recovered from his preseason injury. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Red Wings have placed Stillman on waivers, indicating he’s healthy to begin his season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Red Wings Activate Jacob Bernard-Docker

According to a team announcement, the Detroit Red Wings have activated defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, Detroit has placed forward J.T.

Dylan Larkin News / Yardbarker / October 6

Dylan Larkin's season debut helps shift mood in Red Wings' win

With the cloud of Dylan Larkin's trade request still looming over the Detroit Red Wings, the former captain showed his true worth in his 2026-27 season debut.

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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..

Dylan Larkin loudly booed prior to Red Wings' home opener

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