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Red Wings Face Tough Choice as Edvinsson Deadline Nears

The Detroit Red Wings have just over two weeks to resolve Simon Edvinsson’s contract stalemate before it costs the defenceman his NHL season. With December 1 approaching, the pressure is building to either repair the relationship or negotiate a trade that gives the 23-year-old a fresh start.

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Red Wings Trade Rumors: Update on Dylan Larkin’s Trade Request

It’s been two weeks since former Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin decided enough was enough and stepped away from the only organization he’s ever known.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 14

Red Wings Face Another Daunting Challenge Against Unbeaten Lightning

The Detroit Red Wings have spent much of November searching for answers. Unfortunately, their next opportunity to find them comes in one of the NHL's most unforgiving buildings.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 14

Detroit Takes on Tampa Bay Saturday at Benchmark International Arena

The Detroit Red Wings take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Red Wings are 7-10-3 and have lost five straight.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Red Wings Face $11 Million Decision Before Dec. 1 Deadline

The Detroit Red Wings are nearing decision time on Simon Edvinsson, with the Dec. 1 NHL signing deadline putting a firm timeline on the defenseman’s contract standoff and future with the organization.

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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 14

Fans 'Would Throw Up' Over Larkin Trade Offer Detroit Declined

Detroit is expected to move on from center Dylan Larkin, who remains out without pay while the Red Wings look for a trade partner. Larkin has submitted a list of 10 teams he’d accept a deal with, and the Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild are among them.

Dylan Larkin News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Why Red Wings Rejected Minnesota Wild’s Huge Offer for Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild have continued pushing for a Dylan Larkin trade, and Elliotte Friedman has now revealed the largest reported package they have offered the Detroit Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 14

Red Wings Send Strong Message to $3.2 Million Veteran Amid Losing Streak

It would be a lie to say this Detroit Red Wings haven’t had their fair share of problems this year. Many of them have been off the ice, but now the team is facing a five-game losing streak.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 13

Erik Johnson Blasts Dylan Larkin but Hints at Bigger Story Behind Red Wings Drama

Erik Johnson knows a thing or two about dealing with a teammate who wants out. The former Colorado Avalanche defenseman experienced it firsthand nearly a decade ago when Matt Duchene sought a trade from the organization.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Red Wings’ Best Dylan Larkin Trade May Need a Third Team

The Matt Duchene trade in 2017 may be the closest thing the Detroit Red Wings have to a roadmap for Dylan Larkin. The Colorado Avalanche faced an unhappy center and a buyer that couldn’t give it what it wanted.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 13

J.T. Compher & Marco Kasper React After Red Wings Blow 4-1 Lead to Panthers

Detroit Red Wings' defense looked lost and not focused in the third period as they fell on the road to the Florida Panthers 5-4 The Panthers took advantage of the neutral zone from the start, and the Red Wings managed to fight back in the first two periods, but a terrible third period put a dagger in the hearts of the Detroit players.

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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.

JT Compher News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13

How Red Wings collapsed vs. Panthers, per JT Compher

The Detroit Red Wings have dealt with a lot of drama this season. But on Thursday night, they turned in a complete effort for the first half of their game against the Florida Panthers.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin ripped by 20-year NHL vet over trade request

The Detroit Red Wings are still in a trade standoff with Dylan Larkin at this time. The former Red Wings captain requested a trade during the offseason but remains under team control.