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Sheldon Dries isn't the type of player who attracts much attention around the NHL. He wasn't a first-round draft pick. He wasn't drafted at all. He hasn't signed a lucrative long-term contract or established himself as a household name.

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Red Wings Have a Hidden Advantage in Dylan Larkin’s Contract

Most of the debate around Dylan Larkin has centered on his trade list, his suspension, and the teams that can’t get to the table. His contract has drawn far less attention, and it may be the strongest advantage the Detroit Red Wings have left.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 6

Resilient Red Wings Proving They Can Compete, But Still Lack Finish

The Detroit Red Wings once again can't play consistently for the entire game. Their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-2, revealed it once again. Detroit's defense let Brayden Point have all the momentum and overpowered them with his shots.

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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.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 5

Red Wings vs. Golden Knights Lineups, Injuries, Starting Goalies and How to Watch

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to find a way to win again after having to record a loss on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Detroit will enter Thursday night’s game with a 7-6-3 record and it will be a tough game on the ice.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 5

Red Wings, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard Ready for Play Against Vegas

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård is settling into a new groove for the Detroit Red Wings amidst a new role. “I just play the way I play,” Brandsegg-Nygård recently

Daniil Tarasov News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 5

Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov Has a Golden Opportunity Amid Goalie Concerns

While there are many positives to report about the Detroit Red Wings early in the season, they have struggled to find consistency in the net. Now, goaltender John Gibson has been injured again, and that creates an opportunity for Daniil Tarasov to take on a bigger role.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Red Wings May Already Have Part of Their Dylan Larkin Answer

For weeks, the Detroit Red Wings have made young centers a priority in their Dylan Larkin trade talks. While those talks drag on and the club leans on what we called its one card left to play, one of the answers may already be wearing a Red Wings sweater.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 5

NHL Rumors: Frustration with Edvinsson and Larkin, and Top NHL Trade Board

TSN: The Detroit Red Wings still have a slight hope that they can re-sign RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson, but Darren Dreger doesn’t see that happening.

Carter Mazur News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 4

From Childhood Dream to NHL Reality: Carter Mazur's First Red Wings Goal Was 16 Years in Making

When Carter Mazur was eight years old, he knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up. While other children were dreaming about becoming firefighters, astronauts or police officers, Mazur had something else in mind.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Red Wings Recall Michal Postava; Place Albert Johansson On IR

The Detroit Red Wings announced they recalled netminder Michal Postava from the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL under emergency conditions. In a corresponding roster move, the Red Wings placed defenseman Albert Johansson on the injured reserve.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Who will blink first in Red Wings, Larkin standoff?

Another day passes, and Dylan Larkin is a member of the Detroit Red Wings…though he doesn’t want to be. The Red Wings have suspended their former captain, as Larkin made it clear that he wasn’t going to play anymore for the Original Six franchise, trying to push Detroit’s hand in honoring his trade request.

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Red Wings Notebook: 10 Early-Season Observations & Key Data Points

Through 16 games, the Detroit Red Wings sport a 7-6-3 record, which confusingly places them last in the Atlantic Division, but also 19th league-wide. The team has done a commendable job blocking out the noise from the Dylan Larkin trade request saga and Simon Edvinsson contract talks and rumors.

John Gibson News / Inside The Rink / November 4

Opinion: Are John Gibson’s Days Numbered in Detroit?

The Detroit Red Wings, as a franchise, are in an interesting situation. They have their former captain, Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade. He initially had a list of three teams, which expanded two more times and now sits at 10 teams.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Red Wings Have a Secret Weapon in the Dylan Larkin No-Trade List

Detroit has run out of names on Dylan Larkin’s approved list, but that doesn’t mean the Red Wings should stop making calls. If anything, the opposite is true.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 4

Red Wings' Michael Brandsegg-Nygård Is Becoming Much More Than a Physical Force

The Detroit Red Wings have been searching for a lot of answers this season, both on and off the ice. One of the answers that is becoming very clear is coming from a player who is still trying to establish himself in the National Hockey League.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Red Wings, Sabres Blockbuster Trade Idea Won’t Solve Larkin and Edvinsson Issue

The Dylan Larkin standoff in Detroit has reached a breaking point. The former Detroit Red Wings captain has refused to play, and the team has suspended him without pay.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Red Wings Have One Card Left in Dylan Larkin Standoff

Shawn Horcoff went to Dylan Larkin’s camp with a simple request this week, and he came back empty-handed. The Detroit Red Wings’ interim general manager

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 4

Red Wings Rally Falls Short Against Lightning, Lose Key Player to Injury

The Detroit Red Wings showed some fight Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Unfortunately, they waited until the third period to do it. Playing their second game in as many nights, the Red Wings fell behind by two goals in the opening period and eventually suffered a 4-2 defeat at Benchmark International Arena.

John Gibson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

John Gibson Exits Game With Lower-Body Injury

Red Wings goaltender John Gibson left tonight’s game against the Lightning with a lower-body injury and will not return, the team announced. Gibson allowed two goals on 11 shots while playing the entire first period, and it isn’t exactly clear when he was hurt.

Michal Postava News / Inside The Rink / November 3