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Red Wings Confused by Latest Larkin Trade Development

The Dylan Larkin trade drama in Detroit continues to take unexpected turns. After speaking with the media on the first day of Red Wings training camp, Larkin declined to elaborate on why he requested a trade.

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Three Star Forwards the Red Wings Need to be Targeting

Well, it’s that point in the offseason. Unfortunately, my content plan wasn’t as deep as I gave it credit for. I intended to save the mock trades and more speculation-based pieces for the real doldrums of the offseason, but alas, here we are.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 21

Red Wings' Young Guns Are Turning Training Camp Into a Fight for Jobs

Training camp is supposed to be the time when prospects try to get the attention of the veterans. Yesterday, the Detroit Red Wings' youngsters not only got the attention of the veterans, but they also got the attention of head coach Todd McLellan.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 20

Building Team Chemistry: What to Watch in Red Wings' Preseason

The Detroit Red Wings are entering a new season focused on building team chemistry, staying healthy, and winning more games than last season. The preseason will be a good test for the team to get their feet wet.

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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 20

The Red Wings Don't Have the Luxury of Wasting Training Camp

Training camp usually represents optimism and experimentation and the Detroit Red Wings don't have much time for either. The organization is entering the 2026-27 season amid major transition while trying to end a 10-season playoff drought.

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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.

Patrik Laine News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Patrik Laine linked to Red Wings by Pierre LeBrun

The Detroit Red Wings are trying to put together a roster that can take them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun thinks that winger Patrik Laine would be a good fit for Detroit.

Nathan Oystrick News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 19

Former Red Wings' Rival, Mentee Gets First Win in Team History

Nathan Oystrick, who previously played against the Detroit Red Wings in his NHL days, and the NAHL Houston Bulls earned their first win in team history with a late-game win over the Lone Star Brahmas.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

NHL Insider Floats Surprising Name as a Fix for Red Wings’ Scoring Woes

Detroit’s scoring issues at even strength remain a central storyline heading into the 2026-27 season, and head coach Todd McLellan knows it. He also isn’t pretending there’s an easy fix.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 18

Red Wings Dylan Larkin Speaks On Rumored Trade List

Speaking out for the very first time since his request to be traded away from the Detroit Red Wings — the only NHL team he's ever been with throughout his entire NHL career thus far — Dylan Larkin addressed the media on Sept.

Ben Chiarot News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 18

Detroit Red Wings’ Training Camp Insights: Ben Chiarot Speaks

Detroit Red Wings training camp is in full effect. Preparation and competition will be fierce. Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot took the time to speak with the media about the mess surrounding Dylan Larkin and the trade request.

Dylan Larkin News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Dylan Larkin Sends Cryptic Message After Red Wings Trade Request

Dylan Larkin entered the Detroit Red Wings training camp on Thursday with his trade request still unresolved and no longer serving as the team’s captain.

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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 Trade Talk / September 18

Report: Red Wings upset with Yzerman over Larkin trade warning

New details are surfacing on why a Dylan Larkin trade never materialized in Detroit (or at least hasn’t yet), with a report from 32 Thoughts suggesting front-office disagreements played a role behind the scenes.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 18

5 Takeaways From the Red Wings Prospect Game

Hockey is back. Well, Sort of. The Red Wings had their first prospect game against the Dallas Stars tonight and walked away with a 4-3 victory. Prospect games typically aren’t much to write home about, but seeing as the game featured some of the Red Wings’ more legitimate prospects, there was reason to look into it.

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Shawn Horcoff News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 18

Shawn Horcoff's Red Wings Audition Comes With Some Major Challenges

After spending four seasons as the assistant general manager, the Detroit Red Wings are making Shawn Horcoff the interim general manager and executive vice president.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 17

The Night the Red Wings Unleashed the Russian Five

The date was October 27, 1995. The Saddledome in Calgary would be the place. On that night, legendary Red Wings head coach Scotty Bowman turned the NHL on its head and the Red Wings into a juggernaut.

Mason Ward News / Inside The Rink / September 17

ECHL: Mason Ward Ready to Make the Jump to Pro Hockey

Mason Ward is ready for a new challenge as he prepares to begin his professional career with the Atlanta Gladiators. The Gladiators signed the 24-year-old defenseman for the 2026-27 season following three years at the University of Alberta.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 17

Dylan Larkin Finally Addresses Red Wings Trade Request

Former captain Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings spoke to the media on Sept. 17 — marking the first time he's addressed the public following his request to be traded away from Detroit.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin calls making trade request ‘very hard’, but doesn’t regret it

It’s been a tumultuous offseason for Dylan Larkin. The longtime Detroit Red Wings center requested a trade from the team in June. He then saw Detroit’s

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Larkin Breaks Silence on Trade Request, Keeps Reasons Close

Dylan Larkin addressed the media Thursday for the first time since news broke this summer that he had requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings — but the star forward made clear he isn’t ready to explain why.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / September 16

Why you should be skeptical about Red Wings' Dylan Larkin move

Why you should be skeptical about Red Wings' Dylan Larkin announcement

Larkin to miss start of Red Wings camp with injury

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Former Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves retires from NHL

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Former Detroit Red Wings Center Has Died

The Detroit Red Wings family lost one of its own late last week. Brent Peterson, the Calgary-born center Detroit selected 12th overall in the 1978 NHL Draft, died Friday, Sept.

Shawn Horcoff News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Detroit Red Wings Name Shawn Horcoff Interim GM

The Detroit Red Wings have made Shawn Horcoff the interim GM of the franchise while it continues its search for a new permanent leader of its hockey operations department.