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Red Wings Recall John Leonard

Detroit’s forward group has been thinned out in recent weeks. Dylan Larkin is away from the team while waiting for a trade while Mason Appleton and Marco Kasper remain sidelined with injuries.

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Darren McCarty 's Biggest Contributions to the Red Wings Came When It Mattered Most

On June 7, 1997, Darren McCarty did something that few Detroit Red Wings fans would have expected from one of the team's toughest players. He scored a goal worthy of a superstar.

Todd McLellan News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 1

Todd McLellan Sends Blunt Message After Red Wings’ Costly Mistakes

It's a terrible feeling when the Detroit Red Wings give up winnable games. Mistakes and lack of execution can become a team's Achilles ' heel. The way Detroit played hockey is not what they were about on Saturday night against the St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Sharks Can Be Patient in Pursuing Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

The Detroit Red Wings can’t help themselves from making headlines in regard to the management of their unhappy players, attracting attention from several other teams, including the San Jose Sharks.

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

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NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 1

Red Wings Squander Third Period Lead in 5-4 Loss to Blues

The Red Wings appeared to be in the driver's seat Saturday afternoon against the St. Louis Blues. Instead, a promising performance turned into one of the Red Wings' most disappointing losses of the young season.

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 1

Dylan Larkin Expected to Alter Teams on his 10-Team Trade List

“I think over the next 24-48 hours, it’s possible we see that trade list altered,” says Elliotte Friedman on Dylan Larkin. Whether that means Larkin is more likely to take teams off the trade list than add teams remains to be seen.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 31

NHL Game Recap: Blues Rally Past Red Wings with Third Period Comeback

The Detroit Red Wings surrendered a two-goal third-period lead Saturday afternoon, falling 5-4 to the St. Louis Blues in a frustrating comeback loss. Detroit carried a 4-2 advantage into the third period, but St.

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

Red Wings Are Showing Something More Important Than Wins Amid the Chaos

Absolutely nothing about the Detroit Red Wings season could be classified as normal. There’s no doubt this team has struggled over the past decade, but this year has elevated things to levels possibly never seen before.

Shawn Horcoff News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Shawn Horcoff in unenviable position for first GM job

It’s been a difficult first month and change for Detroit Red Wings’ interim general manager Shawn Horcoff. Since he took over for Steve Yzerman in September,

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

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård Is Giving Red Wings a Much-Needed Physical Edge

The Detroit Red Wings are seeking to keep their focus and drive for another tough battle. There's one player on the roster who can help the team keep their heads up with his style of play. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård takes pride in playing physical defense.

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Red Wings Recall Jacob Bernard-Docker, Reassign Axel Sandin-Pellikka

According to a team announcement, the Detroit Red Wings have recalled defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. In a corresponding roster move, the Red Wings reassigned defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka.

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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.

Viktor Arvidsson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 30

Red Wings’ Viktor Arvidsson Credits Detroit Fit After Huge Night

The Detroit Red Wings found their stride in the second and third periods against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena. They won 4-1.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 30

2 playoff hopefuls linked to Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

Although Detroit Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff remains adamant that he wants to sign restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson, trade rumors continue to swirl around the 23-year-old.

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Dylan Larkin News / Field Level Media / October 30

Red Wings focus on matters on the ice, with Blues up next

Dylan Larkin is no longer listed on the Detroit Red Wings' roster. The team's former captain no longer has a nameplate in the locker room. The Red Wings will play their second game since suspending Larkin without pay when they host the St.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Why does Dylan Larkin think sitting out is the right move?

The saga between the Detroit Red Wings and their former captain and first line center Dylan Larkin took another turn this week. After requesting a trade over the summer, Larkin initially opted to suit up for the Red Wings after recovering from a pre-season injury and play until his trade request could be accommodated.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

Wild reportedly offering big return for Dylan Larkin, why Red Wings declined

The Minnesota Wild remain firmly in the mix for Larkin, but the two sides appear stuck on the type of return Detroit wants.

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

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård is an Early Calder Trophy Front Runner

With numerous massive distractions circling the Detroit Red Wings early on in their season, it can be hard to see the silver linings. Today we’re going to take a deeper look at one of the team’s biggest bright spots so far in the fantastic rookie season being authored in Detroit by winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (MBN).

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / October 30

Dylan Larkin’s List Hasn’t Expanded, and Simon Edvinsson Getting Terms but Not the Money

TSN: The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin for not showing up today and leaving the team. Larkin hasn’t expanded his, according to Pierre LeBrun.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

‘It meant a little more’: Seider on Red Wings’ win after Larkin suspension

Moritz Seider didn’t shy away from the importance of the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night, just hours after the franchise suspended former captain Dylan Larkin without pay.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 29

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 / 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.

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.

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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Joel Hofer's 31 saves lead Blues to convincing win over Bruins

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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.