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1 player Red Wings must sign after 1st wave of 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings have had a bit of a difficult offseason. Any hopes of a smooth summer were shattered when Dylan Larkin requested a trade away from the Red Wings.

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Red Wings rumors: Simon Edvinsson being eyed by East heavyweight, per insider

The Detroit Red Wings are still hard at work this offseason to improve the team. With the Dylan Larkin trade request hanging over them, Detroit went out in NHL Free Agency and signed Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 6

Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer with Dylan Larkin in sights

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.

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Maple Leafs reportedly sign Ryan Tverberg to one-year deal

Insider reveals Maple Leafs are still in pursuit of blockbuster deal

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

Larkin’s Trade Value Just Went Up, and Yzerman Has a DeBrincat Problem

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.

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 6

2 teams that must take shot at Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin trade despite no-movement clause

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.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 5

Did Red Wings, Steve Yzerman do enough in NHL Free Agency to keep Dylan Larkin

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 4

Could the Red Wings Offer Sheet this Young Superstar?

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.

Sebastian Cossa News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Sebastian Cossa trade grades for Red Wings, Mammoth

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

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.

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Which teams could land Patrick Kane?

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.

Amadeus Lombardi News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Devils sign Amadeus Lombardi to two-year contract

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.

Sebastian Cossa News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Sebastian Cossa Ready to Win the Mammoth a Lot of Hockey Games

Sebastian Cossa has only spent a few hours in Salt Lake City as a member of the Utah Mammoth. Days after being traded to the team, the goaltender flew in right before going on vacation to check out the team’s facilities and meet with the media for the first time.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Red Wings’ July 1 Moves Check the Right Boxes

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

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Detroit Red Wings Sign Daniil Tarasov

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.

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What signing veteran wing Viktor Arvidsson means for Red Wings

What does the signing of Arvidsson mean for the Red Wings?

NHL Rumors: Will Patrick Kane want to re-sign with Red Wings? No Braden Schneider contract talks, just trade talks

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Red Wings sign Viktor Arvidsson as potential Patrick Kane replacement

The Detroit Red Wings have made their first big signing of NHL Free Agency, bringing in Viktor Arvidsson. With Patrick Kane also available on the open market, this could spell the end of the Hall of Famer’s run in Detroit.

Carter Mazur News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Red Wings sign Carter Mazur to two-year contract

The Detroit Red Wings are bringing back left winger Carter Mazur on a two-year, one-way contract with an average annual value of $875,000 and a salary

Patrick Kane News / Professor Press Box / July 1

The Best Thing Patrick Kane Could Bring to Toronto Isn't Scoring

There is some trade rumour chatter that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be a landing spot for Patrick Kane. It's interesting because, whenever Kane's name comes up in connection with the Maple Leafs, the first question is always the same.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / June 30

My Detroit Red Wings Offseason Proposal

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

How will the Red Wings survive Dylan Larkin trade drama?

The Detroit Red Wings are still trying to navigate what steps are needed in dealing captain Dylan Larkin, who earlier this spring requested a trade from the club that drafted him in 2014.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Get to Know the Red Wings’ 2026 Draft Class

While a lot of the news surrounding the Detroit Red Wings continues to be about captain Dylan Larkin requesting a trade, the 2026 NHL Entry Draft took place over the weekend (June 26 and 27), and the Red Wings and general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman had a busy two days, adding a total of seven more prospects to the organization’s pipeline system.

Sebastian Cossa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Mammoth, Red Wings Swap Sebastian Cossa, Pick #23

The Detroit Red Wings have traded goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for 23rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Cossa has sat on Detroit’s trade block for much of the summer, even connected to the Mammoth in early June.

William Wallinder News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Detroit Red Wings Extend William Wallinder

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

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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Sabres sign 21-year-old forward to a seven-year, $52.5M extension

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Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / June 16

The Detroit Red Wings Could Tempt Teams with their Depth of Prospects

Daily Faceoff: Max Bultman on if the Detroit Red Wings have some prospects they could look at moving to help improve their roster for next season. Tyler Yaremchuk: “Who do you think are the young pieces that he would be willing to dangle in a deal?” Bultman: “I look at places where they kind of have duplicate prospects.