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What Should Red Wings Expect From Emmitt Finnie in Year 2?

Last season, Detroit Red Wings fans had little to get excited about, but there were some standout performances that give the organization optimism heading into the future, despite their decade long post-season drought.

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Why hasn’t Dylan Larkin been traded yet?

One of the biggest talking points this offseason has been whether the Detroit Red Wings will move on from the Dylan Larkin era. Larkin made headlines shortly after the Red Wings’ 2025-26 season came to an end, asking for a trade.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 19

5 Priorities for the Red Wings' Next General Manager

The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2026 off-season on the back of another very disappointing season, but with the organization having some proven NHL talent and a very intriguing prospect pool, hopes were high that they could improve one way or another over the summer.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 19

What Would It Take for the Red Wings to Make the Playoffs?

About four Connor McDavids and one Quinn Hughes. The Red Wings, as it stands on paper are one of the worst teams in the NHL. This team missed the playoffs last year (despite leading the conference at times) and only incrementally improved by adding Justin Faulk and swapping Patrick Kane for Victor Arvidsson.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Albert Johansson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 19

Red Wings’ Patience With Albert Johansson Is Finally Paying Off

It took Moritz Seider and Axel Sandin Pellikka two years to find their way to the NHL. Simon Edvinsson? A year. Albert Johansson's road took a little bit longer, but the journey was worth the wait.

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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.

Steven Stamkos News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 18

What the Red Wings Could Have Looked Like With Steven Stamkos

The Detroit Red Wings and Steven Stamkos reportedly came closer to a deal than many fans realized. According to a recent report from the Detroit Times, the Red Wings were close to signing the longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain in 2024, but the deal ultimately fell apart after team owner and CEO Chris Ilitch hesitated to approve the offer.

Dylan Larkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Unlikely To Be Traded Before Season

According to Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now, there is growing confidence around the league of what many already believed to be true: that the Detroit Red Wings will be unable to fulfill Dylan Larkin‘s trade request, especially without a General Manager.

Simon Edvinsson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 17

Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson Contract Situation Becoming a Concern

The Detroit Red Wings don’t need any more issues surrounding this team. There are plenty of things that seem to be waiting in the wings and decisions that need to be made.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 17

Red Wings Nearly Signed Steven Stamkos

As the Detroit Red Wings venture further from the Steve Yzerman era, many details have been revealed about some of the moves Yzerman nearly made. Yesterday, Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press shared that the Red Wings nearly signed Anthony Mantha, only to have the proposal nixed by owner Chris Ilitch.

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.

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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 / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 17

Red Wings Face Major Decisions With 9 Players Entering Contract Years

There are plenty of questions surrounding the Detroit Red Wings coming into the 2026-27 season. The future of the franchise is in question, along with one of its stars.

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 17

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

Although it appears acting GM Shawn Horcoff has some room to work when it comes to trying to add to Detroit’s roster, he isn’t working on their biggest

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 17

The Red Wings New General Manager’s To-Do List

Anyone who knows anything about the Red Wings will tell you that no matter what direction the team wants to go in, they have a lot to get done. That would be the case regardless of all the drama that transpired this offseason.

Simon Edvinsson News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Red Wings Missed Their Chance to Sign Simon Edvinsson to a Team-Friendly Deal

The Detroit Red Wings may have missed their best opportunity to secure one of the most important pieces of their future on a team-friendly contract. Simon Edvinsson entered the offseason as one of Detroit’s most important restricted free agents.

Sebastian Cossa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 16

Could Sebastian Cossa Become The Mammoth’s First Long-Term Starter?

A trip through the minor leagues has dragged on for goaltender Sebastian Cossa. Once a top-15 draft pick, Cossa has failed to earn as much as an extended NHL opportunity – despite strong performances in the AHL.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16

Was Steve Yzerman Set Up to Fail in Detroit?

There’s an easy way to tell the Steve Yzerman story. He comes back home to Detroit, gets the GM job, spends years trying to rebuild, and it just doesn’t work.

JP Hurlbert News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 16

Red Wings’ J.P. Hurlbert Ready To Embrace Michigan Path

The Detroit Red Wings spent their 2026 first-round pick on one of USA Hockey’s shining stars among 2008-born forwards. J.P. Hurlbert has demanded attention with his scoring since the 2022-23 season, when he put up 112 goals and 195 points in 75 games with the Dallas Stars Elite 14U AAA club.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 16

Red Wings' Decade-Long Playoff Drought Is Now the NHL's Worst

If you had said back in 2008 when the Red Wings won their last Stanley Cup they would start a ten-year playoff drought eight years later, I don't think many people would have believed you.

Alex Debrincat News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 15

Could Alex DeBrincat End Red Wings' Nearly Two Decade 90-Point Drought?

Five points. That's all that came between Alex DeBrincat and accomplishing something no Red Wings player has done in nearly two decades. DeBrincat had 41 goals and 85 points last season.

Alex Debrincat News / NHL Trade Talk / August 11

Oilers Trade Proposal Shows Red Wings’ High Value on DeBrincat

The Edmonton Oilers will likely continue to be linked to scoring wingers as they search for another legitimate top-six option, and one name that makes plenty of sense on paper is Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

What the Red Wings would look like with better lottery luck

Remember when the Detroit Red Wings had one of the longest playoff streaks in NHL history? It feels like just yesterday the Red Wings were the model of consistency, making the playoffs every year and, at their best, competing for the Stanley Cup.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

Report: Red Wings hire search firm to find next general manager

Hockeytown is using an outside source to find the new person to run their hockey operations department.

What the Red Wings would look like with better lottery luck

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Alex Debrincat News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Trending or Ending: Alex DeBrincat Is Leaving the Red Wings?

The Detroit Red Wings’ offseason has already delivered one seismic departure, with Steve Yzerman no longer the general manager. The team is also likely to trade captain Dylan Larkin, who requested a trade, in part because of his relationship with Yzerman and the forward’s impatience over the team’s lack of success.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 29

Patrick Kane's Blackhawks return must be more than a homecoming story

Patrick Kane is back where his NHL career began, and nobody needs to pretend the reunion is anything short of fascinating.

Five surprising NHL stats that probably can't be replicated next season

The Torch: Naming the best player for every year in NHL history

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 23

Blackhawks grant Connor Bedard's wish, reunite with franchise icon

Blackhawks reunite with Patrick Kane on two-year deal, fulfilling Connor Bedard's wish

Chicago selected Kane with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, and he more than lived up to the hype, becoming one of the best players in franchise history.

Patrick Kane's exit makes Dylan Larkin's Red Wings problem even worse

Senators GM says he saw signs Brady Tkachuk wanted out over a year ago

Islanders fans will love Matthew Schaefer's contract comments

NHL's Jets, PGA Tour roast Heat for LeBron James mishap

Chiefs' new stadium renderings look just like NHL team's arena

Steve Yzerman News / Yardbarker / July 15

Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed change for Red Wings

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed leadership change for Red Wings

Former center/forward Steve Yzerman won three Stanley Cups in 22 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings (1983-2006), but he wasn't cut out to salvage hockey in Motown.

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

Trevor Zegras' new contract with Flyers sign of rising salaries in NHL

Jason Robertson has quietly taken control of the Stars' future

Patrick Kane could be down to two teams, but how much will he help?

Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams

Five most intriguing NHL home openers