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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.

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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.

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

3 Red Wings Players Who Could Force Their Way Onto Opening Night Roster

The Detroit Red Wings didn’t perform in the offseason as many expected. It was quiet. The organization is taking the chance that improvement can come from within.

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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 / Inside The Rink / September 2

Detroit Red Wings Announce 2026 Prospect Tournament Roster and Schedule

The Detroit Red Wings prospects will face prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins. The games will take place at BELFOR Training Center in Detroit.

Marco Kasper News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 2

Red Wings Need Marco Kasper to Take a Major Step Forward This Season

The Detroit Red Wings forward Marco Kasper will be entering his third season with the team, and it is going to be a very crucial season for the 22-year-old, who is coming off a disappointing season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 1

3 Biggest Questions Facing the Red Wings Entering 2026-27

The Detroit Red Wings enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of uncertainty surrounding the organization and a lot of unanswered questions that are becoming more pressing by the day.

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Red Wings-Larkin Saga Approaching Its Hour of Reckoning

We’ve reached September, which means the Detroit Red Wings return to the ice this month. The team kicks off training camp Sept. 17 and opens the 2026-27 season Oct.

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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.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1

3 burning Red Wings questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

The Detroit Red Wings are preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 NHL season. Detroit has had a messy offseason centered around the Dylan Larkin trade request.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 31

Red Wings Mount Rushmore: The Four Faces of Hockeytown

The difficult part about constructing a Detroit Red Wings Mount Rushmore isn't finding four worthy players. It's figuring out which legends to leave off.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29

Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

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Connor Hellebuyck makes his trade request from Jets official

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Hellebuyck would approve a trade to multiple teams

Connor Hellebuyck News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 28

Red Wings Trade Targets: Why a Connor Hellebuyck Homecoming Makes Sense

The Detroit Red Wings desperately cling to a narrow contention window that already may be on the verge of closing with the potential loss of captain Dylan Larkin looming, and if the franchise wants to avoid further perpetuated mediocrity or a full-scale teardown, they'll eventually need to make a big move to change their fortunes.

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / August 26

The Red Wings Must Trade Larkin. Someone Do Something

Here’s where things stand with Dylan Larkin right now: absolutely nowhere. The whole situation is frozen, and it’s getting weirder the longer it drags on.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Red Wings Ripped For Stalled Edvinsson Contract Talks: It’s A Bad Look

With training camp just a month away, the Detroit Red Wings are really starting to look like a disorganized mess. The latest evidence comes from defenseman Simon Edvinsson‘s agent, who says they can’t even figure out who they’re supposed to talk to about a contract extension.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Red Wings Need to Weaponize Surplus Cap Space

When the Detroit Red Wings appoint their next general manager, the new hire will have their hands full right away. The Dylan Larkin situation needs to be sorted out, Simon Edvinsson needs a new contract, and a contract extension pitch should be made to Alex DeBrincat.