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Red Wings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Faulk Acquistion, Injuries & More

The Detroit Red Wings continue to find themselves in the mix for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference after taking five points in four games this past week (March 2- March 8).

Justin Faulk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Red Wings’ Justin Faulk breaks silence on blockbuster Blues trade

The Detroit Red Wings swung a trade for Justin Faulk at the buzzer of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Detroit paid a steep price to bring the veteran blueliner to the Motor City, as well.

John Gibson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 8

Red Wings’ John Gibson gets encouraging injury update after shutout Devils win

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a massive win on the road Sunday night. Detroit kicked off a four-game road trip against the New Jersey Devils. There were some tense moments, but in the end, John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined for a 31-save shutout victory.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / March 8

Red Wings' John Gibson, Cam Talbot combine to blank Devils

John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined for a shutout and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the host New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Sunday night in Newark, N.J. Gibson stopped all 21 shots he faced in the first two periods.

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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 / March 8

Red Wings Trade Deadline: 3 Deals & Intriguing Discussions That Fell Through

Finally, the Detroit Red Wings were buyers at the trade deadline. They had clear needs and, at the very least, found a solution for one. In all, the Red

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Detroit Red Wings Explain Perron, Faulk Debuts, Soderblom Deal

The Detroit Red Wings got noticeably better at the NHL Trade Deadline with the additions of David Perron and Justin Faulk, and here is our analysis. Now that the dust has settled, the burning question on every fan’s mind is when will they see Perron and Faulk debut?

Justin Faulk News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

The price was steep, but getting Faulk might pay off for the Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings made one of the biggest splashes at the NHL Trade Deadline, acquiring defenseman Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues. Faulk joined a team that’s hungry to end a decade-long playoff drought.

Dylan Larkin News / Field Level Media / March 8

Without Dylan Larkin, Red Wings out to derail surging Devils

The Detroit Red Wings will go into their game against the New Jersey Devils in Newark on Sunday night without their captain, with a new defenseman and losses in their last two contests.

John Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Red Wings Recall John Leonard

The Red Wings announced today that they’ve recalled winger John Leonard from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions. That stipulation means Detroit retains all five of its post-trade deadline standard recalls.

Dylan Larkin News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Detroit Red Wings Fans Have a Dylan Larkin Injury Update

The Detroit Red Wings suffered a setback in their Friday night loss to the Florida Panthers when Dylan Larkin went down with a non-contact lower-body injury in the third period when his knee bent awkwardly and he fell to the ice.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin out day-to-day with lower-body injury

A sigh of relief for a team in the midst of a playoff battle. When speaking to the media on Saturday, Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan stated that captain Dylan Larkin won’t be in the lineup when the team takes on the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / March 7

Detroit Red Wings Recall Prospect

The Detroit Red Wings suffered a 3-1 loss to the Panthers last night. They lost more than the game, as their captain, Dylan Larkin, sustained an injury.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Red Wings Recall Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

The Red Wings announced today that they’ve recalled right winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygard from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions. With no more roster limit in effect, no corresponding move is required, nor does he count toward one of Detroit’s five allotted post-deadline standard recalls.

Steve Yzerman News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Detroit Red Wings Blockbuster 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline Brings Clarity to Yzerman’s Vision

Since the Steve Yzerman era began, Detroit Red Wings fans have been waiting for a Trade Deadline Day like this one from yesterday. After watching their team collapse in 2024 and 2025 following subpar moves at the trade deadline, general manager Steve Yzerman made one thing crystal clear.

Dylan Larkin News / Inside The Rink / March 6

Dylan Larkin Leaves Game Against Panthers

The Detroit Red Wings are currently trailing the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers 3-1 in the third period. Matthew Tkachuk has a hat trick for Florida.

Elmer Soderblom News / Field Level Media / March 6

Penguins acquire F Elmer Soderblom from Red Wings

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Elmer Soderblom from the Detroit Red Wings on Friday in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick. The draft pick originally belonged to the San Jose Sharks.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Detroit active in conversations despite the lack of trades

One of the top teams in the Atlantic Division has yet to make any big moves leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline, but it’s not for a lack of trying.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / March 5

Red Wings Trade Deadline Guide

I’m writing this after the misery that just occurred in Carolina. After a brief word with the higher-ups at Inside the Rink, I have been told I’m heavily discouraged from using the language I would like to use for describing the game I just watched.

Carter Bear News / The Hockey Writers / March 4

Red Wings Prospect Check-In: Bear Heating Up, Griffins Continue Rolling & More

As the 2026 NHL regular season is reaching the home stretch, so are the seasons at the junior, collegiate, and other professional leagues around the hockey world.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4

Red Wings Recall Sebastian Cossa, Reassign Erik Gustafsson

The Red Wings announced they’ve called up top goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa under emergency conditions. To open a spot on the active roster, they reassigned defenseman Erik Gustafsson to AHL Grand Rapids after he cleared waivers yesterday.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Detroit Tigers and Red Wings Have a Brand-New TV Home

In a move set to reshape the sports viewing landscape in the Motor City, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment has unveiled Detroit SportsNet, the fresh regional sports network poised to become the primary broadcast hub for two of Detroit’s most beloved franchises: the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Are the Red Wings Leveraging Two Top Sellers in Blockbuster Deal?

The Detroit Red Wings are having a solid season and are in the playoff mix. As such, many believe it’s time for GM Steve Yzerman to finally push his chips and make a play to improve the roster.