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Eastern Conference Race: Red Wings’ Road Trip Insights

Through thirty games, the story is still the same in the Eastern Conference. With the playoff line and the bottom of the conference being separated by only seven points, the Red Wings (along with the rest of the conference) aren’t exactly comfortable.

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14-year NHL forward Craig Smith announces retirement

As expected, forward Craig Smith has hung up his skates after 14 years in the NHL. The Magnuson Hockey Agency, which represented Smith, announced the retirement.

Craig Smith News / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Craig Smith retires after 14-season NHL career

A longtime secondary scorer has hung up his skates. On Monday, former NHL forward Craig Smith officially announced his retirement from pro hockey. In a statement released through Magnuson Hockey Agency, Smith expressed his gratitude for his 14-year career in the league.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Canucks, Red Wings have reportedly spoken about Quinn Hughes

Following up on his report from Saturday Headlines, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported on another team that has spoken to the Vancouver Canucks regarding a potential trade for star defenseman Quinn Hughes.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

John Gibson News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Red Wings Weekly #9 – Gibson Showing Signs of Life

Welcome back to Red Wings Weekly! In this weekly column, we like to take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Red Wings Sweep Season Series in 4-3 Win Over Kraken

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Detroit Red Wings. This was the two teams’ second meeting of the season. The first was on Nov. 18, where the Red Wings won 4-2.

Patrick Kane News / Field Level Media / December 7

Patrick Kane scores last as Red Wings edge Kraken

Patrick Kane scored the tiebreaking goal at 17:31 of the third period as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the host Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Saturday night. Emmett Finnie, Andrew Copp and James van Riemsdyk also scored and Simon Edvinsson had two assists for the Red Wings, who won for the second time in their past seven games (2-3-2).

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 5

Unlucky Red Wings try to right the ship at Kraken

Things haven't exactly been going the Detroit Red Wings' way recently. Take Thursday night in Columbus, for example. The Red Wings battled back to take the lead in the third period, only for a Blue Jackets shot to go off Detroit defenseman Albert Johansson and into the net for the tying goal with 1:31 remaining in regulation.

Lucas Raymond News / Inside The Rink / December 5

Opinion: Lucas Raymond is Cementing Himself as an NHL Superstar

It’s been spoken about for a while. Whether Detroit has a superstar is probably the biggest question for Red Wings fans. It’s been a long time watching Dylan Larkin flirt with a point-per-game while scoring 30 goals, but it doesn’t ever feel like he is among the league’s biggest game changers.

Sebastian Cossa News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

It’s time for the Red Wings to give Sebastian Cossa a shot

The Detroit Red Wings have a history of star netminders. From Harry Lumley and Terry Sawchuk to Chris Osgood and Jimmy Howard, the Original Six franchise has had a number of standout goaltenders who have led the team to success.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 5

Overlooked Red Wings Prospects to Watch This Season

It’s easy to keep up with some of the big names in Detroit this season. For that reason, the guys who were on NHL ice are going to be left off this check.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Do the Red Wings have the tools to acquire Quinn Hughes?

The conversation about the future between Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks could lead to a move to a familiar setting for the team’s captain.

It’s hard to watch Quinn Hughes struggle as Canucks continue to sink in NHL standings

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3

Patrice Bergeron headlines 2026 IIHF Hall of Fame inductees

The International Ice Hockey Federation have announced its 2026 inductions into the IIHF Hall of Fame.

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'Sports teams without repeating letters' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 3

Red Wings open six-game excursion against Blue Jackets

The Detroit Red Wings are starting a lengthy road trip and coach Todd McLellan looks forward to the journey. Detroit begins a six-game road swing on Thursday night in Ohio against the Columbus Blue Jackets.