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Three Takeaways from Detroit Red Wings Win over Chicago

The Detroit Red Wings faced the Chicago Blackhawks tonight in what could be considered the first game of the post-Dylan Larkin ERA. It was a chaotic day, to say the least, as reports surfaced that Larkin planned to sit out until the Red Wings traded him.

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Red Wings take down Blackhawks behind Viktor Arvidsson’s hat trick

Viktor Arvidsson recorded his sixth career hat trick and added an assist as the host Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

‘My phone rang a lot today’: Red Wings GM Horcoff prepares for Larkin trade

Shawn Horcoff has been a busy man already this season – and that’s not going to change anytime soon. The interim GM of the Detroit Red Wings addressed the media on Thursday night following the news that former captain Dylan Larkin had been suspended by the club.

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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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay

The Detroit Red Wings announced on Thursday that they have suspended center Dylan Larkin without pay. The decision comes in the wake of Larkin not attending team practice on Wednesday.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Red Wings Suspend Dylan Larkin, Both Sides Release Blunt Statements

Dylan Larkin has decided he’s done playing nice. His agent, Pat Brisson, released a statement after the Detroit Red Wings forward decided he’s no longer going to suit up for the team and will wait until a trade is made.

Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Best and Worst Coaches in Detroit Red Wings History

The Detroit Red Wings are in the midst of the longest playoff drought in team history. To Wings fans, things seem dire. It’s hardly the most dire situation the Red Wings have been in, though.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 29

10 Greatest Detroit Red Wings Players of All Time

Ranking third in NHL history with 11 Stanley Cups, the Detroit Red Wings have captured more NHL titles than any other American franchise. The team made the postseason every season from 1938-39 to 1957-58 with five Cup wins and then again every season from 1990-91 to 2015-16, winning four more championships.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Red Wings Recall Sheldon Dries; Reassign Michal Postava

Although the Detroit Red Wings are working to resolve Dylan Larkin’s trade request, the team made another transaction ahead of tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 29

Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after his decision to sit out while awaiting trade

The soap opera involving the Detroit Red Wings and disgruntled center Dylan Larkin took another ugly turn on Thursday.

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Dylan Larkin News / NHL Rumors / October 29

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Dylan Larkin, and the Buffalo Sabres

Pierre LeBrun: “There were talks in the the last 24 hours between Larkin’s camp and the Red Wings, both last night and again this morning, and what was communicated from the agents to Detroit was that Larkin feels he’s given the team ample time since his trade request in May to get a deal done.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

‘Dylan’s had enough of the situation’: Larkin to sit out until Red Wings make trade

It looks like a former captain is going to step out of the spotlight until he’s moved elsewhere. In a statement, agent Pat Brisson says his client, Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, will sit out of the lineup until the Red Wings manage to make a trade.

Dylan Larkin News / Field Level Media / October 29

Wings' Dylan Larkin out vs. Blackhawks; GM to address situation

Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan did not disclose the reason surrounding Larkin's absence.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Dylan Larkin Won’t Play Another Game for Detroit: Ranking the Teams Most Likely Land Him

Up until now, Dylan Larkin has continued reporting to and playing for the Detroit Red Wings despite his ongoing trade request. In fact, the veteran center has remained productive, scoring some timely goals, including a game-tying marker late in his most recent appearance.

Michal Postava News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 28

Michal Postava Is Forcing Red Wings To Rethink Their Goaltending Plans

The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2026-27 season with John Gibson and Daniil Tarasov expected to handled the majority of the team's goaltending responsibilities.

Patrick Kane News / Field Level Media / October 28

Renewed Red Wings ready for visit from Patrick Kane, Blackhawks

The Detroit Red Wings' season got off to a rocky start. Disgruntled fans booed former team captain Dylan Larkin and chanted "Sell the team!" Courtesy of a fruitful road trip, the Red Wings return home with a renewed spirit.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Sharks’ perfect offer for Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson after trade request

The San Jose Sharks are 6-6-1 early in the season, placing them in fourth in the Pacific Division, but within striking distance of a playoff spot. The Sharks made plenty of moves to help the defense in the offseason.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 28

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård Under the Radar Start to the Season

The Detroit Red Wings are off to a 5-4-3 start to the 2026-27 season. They are coming off a four-game road trip in which they secured five points out of a possible eight.

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Detroit Red Wings Get Brutal Triple Injury Update

The Detroit Red Wings received unwelcome injury updates on three players Wednesday as they prepared to host the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Viktor Arvidsson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 28

Red Wings' Viktor Arvidsson Is Proving Detroit Made the Right Move

While not too many moves have been made by the Detroit Red Wings, one of their offseason decisions looks like it is paying off big. Viktor Arvidsson is making a significant move to establish himself as one of Detroit’s most important forwards.

Michal Postava News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Red Wings’ Michal Postava joins exclusive franchise club with win in 1st NHL start

Michal Postava made his first career National Hockey League start on Monday night, and it’s one the 24-year-old won’t soon forget. The undrafted goaltender made 25 saves on 28 shots and was perfect in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 at Rogers Place.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Red Wings’ Michal Postava Validates the Cossa Trade

Michal Postava picked a fitting stage for his first NHL win. Making his first career start on Oct. 26, the 24-year-old goaltender stopped 25 shots and all three attempts in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings rallied past the Edmonton Oilers 4-3.

Detroit Red Wings News / Trade Talk Sports / October 25

Are the Red Wings Trying to Solve the Wrong Problem?

Sometimes a trade proposal makes sense on paper, and I still wonder whether a team is solving the right problem. In this trade proposal, the Detroit Red Wings get Quinn Hughes, a Norris Trophy-winning defenceman who can change a game.

Shawn Horcoff News / Yardbarker / October 24

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with buzzer-beater

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with stunning buzzer-beater

At this point, Western Michigan needs to completely scrub Michigan from all of its upcoming sports schedules. It doesn't seem worth the chaos or frustration.

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Alex Debrincat News / Yardbarker / October 21

Alex DeBrincat steals point for Red Wings with milestone goal

Locked in with Detroit thanks to the new seven-year, $91 million contract extension he signed earlier in October, DeBrincat will now try to reach more milestones as a Red Wing for years to come.

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