One of the surprising new additions to the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff is elated at his new opportunity. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, new Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson, addressing Ottawa Senators fans, noted that his move is positive on his end.
The Detroit Red Wings might want to wrap their heads around the fact that Dylan Larkin will be back with the team to start the 2026-27 season. As GM Steve Yzerman looks for a trade, the superstar forward hasn’t made life any easier for the organization he’s said he no longer wants to be part of.
Helene St. James: It has now been two months since Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings. He has not expanded his trade list from the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights.
Dylan Larkin’s trade request from the Detroit Red Wings has been on the table for more than a month, but a deal has not materialized yet. The Red Wings captain asked to be moved earlier this offseason, creating one of the NHL’s most complicated trade situations and turning him into one of the best players available in the market.
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Larkin has a full no-trade clause on his current contract, which persists through the 2027-28 season.
In a stunning turn of events, longtime Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has left the organization, where he was an assistant coach for the past three seasons, to become an associate coach with his Battle of Ontario rivals in the Toronto Maple Leafs.
A rival appears to be crossing enemy lines. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that longtime Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson will be joining the team as an associate coach.
As the offseason progresses, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at a crossroad. Dylan Larkin’s trade request has thrown a wrench into their plans to bolster the roster and compete for a playoff spot.
The Detroit Red Wings entered the offseason with two clear priorities: improve their five-on-five offense and become a more difficult team to play against.
The Vegas Golden Knights can be satisfied with reaching the Stanley Cup Final last season, where they ultimately fell to the Carolina Hurricanes. However, contrary to what many might expect, it appears the Sin City franchise is not treating this summer as a vacation, with trade activity still expected.
Elliotte Friedman’s latest 32 Thoughts podcast touched every team and their free agency moves. Among the conversations was the drama in Detroit where a Red Wings team is sitting at a genuine crossroads.
The Detroit Red Wings got the message from star center Dylan Larkin weeks ago. That message is that Larkin wants to be traded away from the team. He has spent the first 11 years of his career with the Red Wings and the only time he has been to the playoffs came in his rookie year.
The Detroit Red Wings made some solid moves in NHL Free Agency, but one storyline hung over them all. Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, but GM Steve Yzerman has not pulled the trigger yet.
I made a piece recently saying, “I don’t believe offer sheets are a realistic method of improving your team”, and while I do largely stand by that, the Red Wings might be the exception here.
The 2026 NHL Draft was a jam-packed event with a lot of trades and player movement, especially in the first round. It was expected after a busy trade market leading into the first round last week.
Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.
As of July 3, Patrick Kane is the second-highest ranked player on Daily Faceoff managing editor Matt Larkin’s top unrestricted free agents of 2026. The 37-year-old winger had 16 goals and 41 assists for 57 points in 67 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season.
Sunny Mehta has signed one of his newest acquisitions. On Friday, the new New Jersey Devils general manager announced that the team has signed forward to a two-year contract, with the deal carrying an NHL AAV of $875,000.
Before free agency kicked off, the Detroit Red Wings had two main objectives: score more at five on five and become harder to play against. But with the
The Detroit Red Wings are signing goalie Daniil Tarasov to a one-year deal with a $2 million AAV. This signals that he’ll be the backup for John Gibson this season, while Michal Postava and Trey Augustine will be the two goalies down in Grand Rapids in the AHL.
What does the signing of Arvidsson mean for the Red Wings?
According to a team announcement, the Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Carter Mazur to a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) contract. Mazur was non-tendered by the Red Wings on Monday.
Before I start anything, what I’m about to say won’t hold a candle to Prashanth Iyer’s “If I were Steve Yzerman” series on his Substack, which can be found on the embedded link.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed defensive prospect William Wallinder to a two-year, two-way contract extension through the 2027-28 campaign. According to PuckPedia, it’s a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) agreement, paying Wallinder an NHL salary of $850K in year one, and $900K in year two.
The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.
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