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Report: Dylan Larkin requests trade from Red Wings

Captain Dylan Larkin recently requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, Sportsnet reported on Thursday. The Michigan native has spent his entire 11-year NHL career in Detroit.

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Dylan Larkin Requests Trade from the Detroit Red Wings

In a stunning development that came out of left field on Thursday, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has formally requested a trade, according to multiple reports.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Report: Dylan Larkin requests trade from Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, according to a new report by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Larkin, 29, has spent the entirety of his NHL career to date with the Red Wings, who originally picked him in the first round (No.

Dylan Larkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Dylan Larkin Requests Trade From Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings captain and No. 1 center Dylan Larkin has requested to be traded from the team, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Darren Dreger

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

What is a dream offseason for the Red Wings?

The Detroit Red Wings are a team looking to end a long streak of futility. So, what do they have to do to finally turn things around? The Red Wings have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for 10 straight years.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Red Wings in need of a franchise forward

The Detroit Red Wings looked poised to snap their now-league leading Stanley Cup Playoff drought for the majority of this season, but a late collapse down the stretch kept it alive and pushed it to comfortably over a decade.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / June 3

Red Wings Deal or No Deal: Offseason Edition

I’ve sat here for a few weeks putting out plenty of pieces about trade options for the Red Wings, but I want to know what you, the fans, think about some potential deals.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Free Agent Focus: Detroit Red Wings

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Red Wings’ Hidden Gem Trade Target for 2026

When identifying hidden gems in the past (2023, 2024, 2025), I focused on players that could step into a larger role with the Detroit Red Wings after flying under the radar a bit previously. This year will be no different.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 31

Red Wings trade candidate named as Oilers target

The Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, while the Edmonton Oilers were bounced in the first round. Both teams will make offseason changes after those disappointing efforts in the spring.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / May 27

Sleeper Red Wings Free Agency Targets

I stand with the belief I’ve had all offseason to this point: if Detroit is to make the playoffs, they need a legitimate addition in the top six. That doesn’t exist in free agency, and they have to be exploring the trade route for that level of talent.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 27

NHL Rumors: Sebastian Cossa, and Alex Tuch

Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff: Detroit Red Wings 23-year-old goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa struggled in the second half of the season and lost his starting job to Michal Postava.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Ranking the Red Wings’ 2026 Offseason Priorities: Detroit’s Needs & Targets

At their end-of-year press conference, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Todd McLellan outlined what they want to see from the

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 25

Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2026. Detroit was first in the Eastern Conference in late January. However, they once again collapsed hard during the months of March and April.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Red Wings Will Reportedly Say Goodbye to 5 Pending UFAs

According to an article citing comments from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now, the Detroit Red Wings are set to move on from five of their unrestricted free agents.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Is there concern for Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa?

There was a time when Sebastian Cossa was considered by many to be the top goaltending prospect coming out of the 2021 NHL Draft – better than the likes of Jesper Wallstedt and Yaroslav Askarov.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 22

Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights take commanding lead

There was one game on the NHL schedule on Friday night, and it was a significant one as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

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Michael Brandsegg-Nygard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard To Join Norway At Worlds

Midway through the World Championship, Norway will get a significant boost to its roster. NHL.com’s Patrick Williams reports (Twitter link) that winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygard will fly to Switzerland to join the team for the rest of the tournament.

Simon Edvinsson News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Red Wings Contract Projections for Simon Edvinsson & Other RFAs

This offseason, the Detroit Red Wings only have one critical restricted free agent: Simon Edvinsson. Otherwise, things should be relatively straightforward for Steve Yzerman and company with regard to RFAs.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Red Wings rumors: The 3 players with term Detroit could trade in offseason

The Detroit Red Wings are at the front end of another disappointingly long summer after a 10th consecutive campaign ended without Stanley Cup Playoff hockey in Motown.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

Insider: Yzerman Has Forced Himself Into Blockbuster Summer Trade

In his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman touched on the press conference held by Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan of the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, noting that it was clear Yzerman was mad.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / April 22

NHL Rumors: It’s Time for the Detroit Red Wings to Add Some NHL-Calibre Players

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, on the Detroit Red Wings on their lack of depth, and offseason where they could move some assets to acquire players. They should follow the Montreal Canadiens’ path of last offseason where they moved some assets for a really good player to help now – Noah Dobson.