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How Wayne Gretzky Nearly Became a Detroit Red Wing in 1988

One of the biggest what-if scenarios in Detroit Red Wings history involves a player who never wore the Winged Wheel. Wayne Gretzky. Long before he became the face of hockey in Los Angeles, Gretzky was close to joining the Red Wings in a move that could have dramatically changed the direction of the franchise.

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Larkin’s Absence From Red Wings Practice Has Trade Talk Heating Up

Dylan Larkin was not on the ice as the Detroit Red Wings began practice on Wednesday. That raised questions about a possible trade in the works or whether something else was cooking behind the scenes.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

What Could the Canadiens Offer the Red Wings for Dylan Larkin?

The Montreal Canadiens have been linked to several interesting names over the past few months, but Dylan Larkin might be one of the biggest yet. With rumours surrounding the Detroit Red Wings captain’s future and the possibility of him expanding his list of acceptable trade destinations, Montreal could become an interesting team to watch.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Red Wings Must Sign Edvinsson Before Any Dylan Larkin Trade

The Detroit Red Wings have spent most of October managing two stars who would rather be somewhere else. Dylan Larkin requested a trade in June, and Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned as a restricted free agent.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Red Wings’ Michael Brandsegg-Nygård has emerged as a serious Calder Trophy threat

When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Michael Brandsegg-Nygård 15th overall in 2024, they knew they were getting a near-NHL-ready winger. His two-way game was mature, his hockey sense was solid, and he knew how to wire a shot better than most his age.

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 28

AHL: Grand Rapids Griffins Once Again off to a Hot Start

The Grand Rapids Griffins don’t play again until Sunday afternoon, when they face the Chicago Wolves. The Griffins, though, are 7-1-1-1 through ten games and have the best record in the AHL.

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.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Red Wings rally late, top Oilers in shootout

Michal Postava made 25 saves and also stopped all three shootout tries and Dylan Larkin scored a 6-on-5 goal with 1:17 remaining to force overtime as the visiting Detroit Red Wings rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 26

Michal Postava to Make First Career NHL Start With Red Wings

Goaltender Michal Postava of the Detroit Red Wings will make his first career NHL start in the net. Postava is to start between the pipes for the Red Wings against the Edmonton Oilers on Oct.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Red Wings Need More Than Yurov for Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild remain one of the most logical landing spots for Dylan Larkin, but a deal with the Detroit Red Wings hasn’t come together. The closer the two clubs get to a framework, the more one question matters: What kind of young player should headline a return for a center who has scored at least 30 goals in five straight seasons?

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Canadiens Could 'Reverse Engineer' a Dylan Larkin Trade? What Does That Mean?

On the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said a Dylan Larkin trade to Montreal is possible, but the Canadiens would have to “reverse engineer” the deal.

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.

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Red Wings’ John Gibson leaves game with upper-body injury

The Detroit Red Wings announced on social media that goaltender John Gibson left Thursday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks with an upper-body injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / October 23

Lucas Raymond's 3-point effort propels Red Wings past skidding Canucks

Lucas Raymond scored twice and added an assist, leading the visiting Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. William Wallinder, Michael Rasmussen and Emmitt Finnie also scored for the Red Wings, who have earned points in six straight games (3-0-3).

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Red Wings Activate J.T. Compher, Recall Michal Postava

The Detroit Red Wings announced three roster transactions in advance of their game tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. The club activated veteran forward J.T.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

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.

ESPN analyst claims to have big news on Dylan Larkin trade

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Simon Edvinsson and Red Wings Held Weekend Meeting Amid Contract Standoff

The Simon Edvinsson saga in Detroit took a step forward over the weekend, even if a resolution remains elusive. Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s “Insider Trading” that Edvinsson and his agent, J.P.

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / October 20

Detroit Red Wings Announce John Gibson News on Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan named Daniil Tarasov the starting goaltender for Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Red Wings Place Jacob Bernard-Docker On Waivers

The Red Wings have been carrying nine defensemen through the early going this season, something that’s largely unsustainable. They’ve taken a step toward reducing that surplus as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has been placed on waivers.