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The Red Wings Have an Elite Core, and They’re Here to Stay

The Red Wings Have an Elite Core, and They’re Here to Stay

Maybe it’s a little premature right now, but it’s hard not to focus on the few positives amidst the drama surrounding Detroit at the moment. Despite Dylan Larkin’s trade request being a pretty major setback, Detroit’s best players have used the chance to take a clear stance on where they see the organization in the future.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / September 14
Who Will Be the Red Wings’ Next Captain?

Who Will Be the Red Wings’ Next Captain?

It was announced on Friday that not only will Dylan Larkin be attending the Red Wings’ training camp, but that he has been removed as captain of the Detroit Red Wings after six years as the team’s on-ice leader.

Alex Debrincat News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14
In Detroit’s Chaos, Alex DeBrincat Made One Thing Crystal Clear

In Detroit’s Chaos, Alex DeBrincat Made One Thing Crystal Clear

The Detroit Red Wings are a mess right now. They have no permanent GM, the captain asked out, Patrick Kane’s gone, and the playoff drought is stretching into a full decade.

Cam Talbot News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14
Blue Jackets Set to Sign Cam Talbot to 1-Year Deal

Blue Jackets Set to Sign Cam Talbot to 1-Year Deal

It appears UFA goaltender Cam Talbot has landed a job this offseason. Surprisingly still a UFA, the former netminder for the Detroit Red Wings was looking for work, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have given him a contract.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 14
Who Is Kienan Draper for the Red Wings?

Who Is Kienan Draper for the Red Wings?

On Sept. 13, Kienan Draper posted the only goal of the entire shootout to lift the Red Wings to victory over the Dallas Stars in the first game of the 2026 NHL Prospect Tournament.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Trey Augustine News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 13
Red Wings' Trey Augustine Is Starting to Justify Detroit's Bold Goalie Bet

Red Wings' Trey Augustine Is Starting to Justify Detroit's Bold Goalie Bet

The Detroit Red Wings made a big decision when they decided to trade Sebastian Cossa. When that trade was made, the expectations surrounding Trey Augustine immediately increased.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 13
Red Wings Win Game One of Prospect Tournament in Shootout Fashion

Red Wings Win Game One of Prospect Tournament in Shootout Fashion

The Detroit Red Wings' four-team 2026 NHL Prospect Tournament started off with a win for Detroit. The first game at BELFOR Training Center inside Little Caesars Arena on Sept.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 12
Red Wings Ownership Under Fire Amid Worsening GM Situation

Red Wings Ownership Under Fire Amid Worsening GM Situation

Over the last several days, things have gone from bad to worse for the Detroit Red Wings, if that were even possible, and they remain rudderless, directionless, and leaderless with merely days until the official start of training camp.

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 12
Simon Edvinsson Received Offer Sheet Interest This Summer

Simon Edvinsson Received Offer Sheet Interest This Summer

We saw a pair of offer sheets this summer around the NHL with New Jersey’s offer to Utah’s Barrett Hayton and a record-setting offer from Philadelphia to Anaheim’s Leo Carlsson; both were ultimately matched.  While no others were signed, it doesn’t mean that others weren’t pursued.

Dylan Larkin News / Lindy's Sports / September 12
Red Wings Make Easy Call Stripping Dylan Larkin of 'C'

Red Wings Make Easy Call Stripping Dylan Larkin of 'C'

On Friday, September 11, the Detroit Red Wings announced a big change: for the first time in six seasons, center Dylan Larkin is no longer the team’s captain.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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 / Yardbarker / September 11
Dylan Larkin reporting to Red Wings camp, but loses captaincy

Dylan Larkin reporting to Red Wings camp, but stripped of captaincy after trade request

With NHL training camps set to open next week the Detroit Red Wings are looking like one of the league's biggest messes.

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Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / September 11
Dylan Larkin to Attend Red Wings’ Training Camp

Dylan Larkin to Attend Red Wings’ Training Camp

After a summer of nothing but radio silence from Dylan Larkin and his camp, the long time Red Wings forward has finally broken the silence. On Friday morning,

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11
Dylan Larkin Will Return to Red Wings After Requesting Trade, But Role Has Changed

Dylan Larkin Will Return to Red Wings After Requesting Trade, But Role Has Changed

The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin have mutually announced that the disgruntled forward will be at training camp next week, but the team will start the season without a captain.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 11
Will We Ever See a Team Like the 2001-02 Detroit Red Wings Again?

Will We Ever See a Team Like the 2001-02 Detroit Red Wings Again?

Today, the 2001-02 Red Wings look almost inevitable. We know how it ends. 116 points, the Presidents' Trophy and Steve Yzerman eventually hoisting the Stanley Cup for his third and last time.

Dylan Larkin News / Field Level Media / September 11
Red Wings' Dylan Larkin reporting to camp, not returning as captain

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin reporting to camp, not returning as captain

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, who requested a trade following last season, will report to training camp next week but will not return as captain.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / September 11
Red Wings strip Dylan Larkin’s captaincy ahead of training camp

Red Wings strip Dylan Larkin’s captaincy ahead of training camp

The Detroit Red Wings will start the 2026-27 season without a captain. In a statement released Friday, the team announced that forward Dylan Larkin, who requested a trade from the Red Wings last June, has been stripped of the captaincy.

Dylan Larkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11
Dylan Larkin is no longer the captain of the Red Wings

Dylan Larkin is no longer the captain of the Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Dylan Larkin will no longer serve as team captain, and that the club will enter the 2026-27 season “without

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / September 11
Former Detroit Red Wings Forward Has Died

Former Detroit Red Wings Forward Has Died

Former Detroit Red Wings forward André Pronovost, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and the grandfather of one-time Wings first-round pick Anthony Mantha, has died at age 90.

Alex Debrincat News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9
Alex DeBrincat Reiterates Desire To Re-Sign In Detroit

Alex DeBrincat reiterates desire to re-sign in Detroit

Amidst a time of tremendous uncertainty for the Detroit Red Wings organization, star goal scorer Alex DeBrincat has reiterated his desire to remain with the club beyond the 2026-27 season.

Simon Edvinsson News / Daily Faceoff / September 8
Report: Edvinsson still intending to attend Red Wings camp even without contract

Report: Edvinsson still intending to attend Red Wings camp even without contract

Some positive news in Hockeytown…sort of. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, defenseman Simon Edvinsson is planning to attend the Detroit Red Wings‘ training camp later this month, despite having yet to sign a new contract.

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