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NHL Rumours: Alex DeBrincat’s Contract Brings Uncertainty to the Detroit Red Wings

In this edition of NHL Rumours, there is uncertainty over what the Detroit Red Wings may do with star forward Alex DeBrincat. DeBrincat’s contract status is murky going into 2026-27, as the Red Wings have yet to look like a playoff team.

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David Perron’s Return to Detroit Has Been a Disappointment

The Detroit Red Wings were busier than usual at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, which isn’t saying much. They traded away Elmer Soderblom for a 2026 third

Michael Rasmussen News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Red Wings’ Michael Rasmussen leaves game against Blue Jackets with injury

The Detroit Red Wings have taken a hit to their late-season push for a playoff spot. Center Michael Rasmussen suffered a lower-body injury during Detroit’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7

Does Patrick Kane’s Costly Penalty Cloud His Future with the Red Wings?

The Patrick Kane era with the Detroit Red Wings hit a tense moment this past weekend. Trailing 4-1 to the Minnesota Wild, the Red Wings staged a furious comeback, with Kane tying the game at 4-4 for his 15th goal and 52nd point of the season.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

NHL Predictions: Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, April 7th

Welcome back to NHL predictions, where tonight’s game features two teams whose playoff chances are growing slim. The Detroit Red Wings are once again playing uninspired hockey with a handful of games left.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Red Wings Due for Major Changes

Regardless of how the rest of the season plays out, the Detroit Red Wings are in for change this offseason. They simply should not be in the position they are in, and only have themselves to blame for their current predicament.

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Patrick Kane may have cost Red Wings their playoff spot with careless penalty

The Detroit Red Wings entered Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Wild flailing. They’d seen their once-significant cushion for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference completely disappear, and they needed points badly.

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

Detroit Red Wings Players are Showing the World Why They Keep Collapsing

Very few Detroit Red Wings players are willing to play with a major sense of urgency needed for late-season hockey. It’s why they’re always in a Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Playoff Wild Card spot to begin March, only to find themselves out of contention by mid-April.

Patrick Kane News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

Red Wings Must Answer the Patrick Kane Question This Offseason

One of the most significant additions the Detroit Red Wings have made in recent years came towards the end of November 2023. This was when Patrick Kane, the longtime Chicago Blackhawk and three-time Stanley Cup champion, decided to sign a one-year contract to join the Red Wings after recovering from controversial hip surgery.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 6

Patrick Kane becomes scapegoat in loss to Wild

Patrick Kane goes from hero to scapegoat in loss to Wild

Detroit Red Wings right winger Patrick Kane was almost the hero in Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Wild.

Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick lifts Wild, accelerates Red Wings' slide

Buffalo Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest postseason drought in NHL history

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / April 5

Red Wings sign Noah Dower-Nilsson to entry-level contract

A rising prospect has inked his first NHL contract. On Sunday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that the team has signed forward Noah Dower-Nilsson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Noah Dower Nilsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5

Red Wings Sign Noah Dower-Nilsson

The Detroit Red Wings have signed prospect forward Noah Dower-Nilsson to a three-year entry-level contract, according to a team announcement. The deal is set to begin in the 2026-27 season.

Alex Debrincat News / NHL Rumors / April 5

If the Detroit Red Wings Miss the Playoffs Again, Would They Consider Trading Alex DeBrincat?

If the Detroit Red Wings miss the playoffs again and are looking to shake things up, would they consider trading Alex DeBrincat? Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on The FAN Hockey Show on Detroit Red Wings Alex DeBrincat.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 5

NHL Predictions: Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild, April 5th

This is NHL Predictions, featuring an upcoming matchup between two teams who are in entirely different situations. The Detroit Red Wings are feeling their momentum slip by the game, coming off a brutal loss to the New York Rangers.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5

Optimistic Red Wings see 'opportunity' in matchup with Wild

The Detroit Red Wings are moving closer to a 10th consecutive season without a playoff game. Following a damaging loss on Saturday, the desperate Red Wings will host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday afternoon.