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When Red Wings Let Marcel Dionne Get Away: The Trade That Changed Two Franchises

The Detroit Red Wings have made their share of memorable trades throughout their history. Some helped build Stanley Cup champions, while others left the franchise wondering what might have been.

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Are the Red Wings Trying to Solve the Wrong Problem?

Sometimes a trade proposal makes sense on paper, and I still wonder whether a team is solving the right problem. In this trade proposal, the Detroit Red Wings get Quinn Hughes, a Norris Trophy-winning defenceman who can change a game.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Quinn Hughes to Detroit? A Blockbuster Trade Pitch Aims to End the Edvinsson Standoff

A new trade pitch published Saturday imagines a blockbuster between the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild, with Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes headed to Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 25

Bernie Federko's Brief Red Wings Career Remains Part of Controversial Trade

Bernie Federko spent 13 seasons establishing himself as one of the greatest players in St. Louis Blues history. Unfortunately for the Detroit Red Wings, by the time they acquired him, his best years were in the rearview mirror and the circumstances surrounding his arrival remain a painful chapter in Red Wings history.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

Dylan Larkin News / Trade Talk Sports / October 24

Dylan Larkin Is Taking the Heat. But What About the Red Wings?

Something about the reaction to Dylan Larkin’s trade request bothers me. Everybody seems to have a strong opinion about what he owes Detroit. I wonder whether we’re asking the other half of the question.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 24

Red Wings' Original Production Line Helped Build a Hockey Dynasty

Sid Abel, Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe formed the Original Production Line, a trio that combined scoring ability, physical play and an understanding of one another's strengths.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Red Wings look to extend dominance over Flames

Two teams battling to stay in the win column square off in Calgary as the Flames host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. This is the first of two meetings between these teams this season.

Shawn Horcoff News / Yardbarker / October 24

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with buzzer-beater

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with stunning buzzer-beater

At this point, Western Michigan needs to completely scrub Michigan from all of its upcoming sports schedules. It doesn't seem worth the chaos or frustration.

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Red Wings, not Dylan Larkin, should be vilified for trade request

It’s been about four months since the news went public that the former captain of the Detroit Red Wings, Dylan Larkin, had requested a trade.

Red Wings’ John Gibson leaves game with upper-body injury

Lucas Raymond's 3-point effort propels Red Wings past skidding Canucks

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 23

Grading the Red Wings After Dominant 5-2 Win Over Canucks

The Detroit Red Wings had their most complete game performance of the season when they defeated the Vancouver Canucks on the road, 5-2 on Thursday night. It's their fourth win of the season.

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / Inside The Rink / October 23

Rumor Mill: Detroit Red Wings & Carolina Hurricanes Dylan Larkin Mock Trade

Yesterday, my fellow colleague Alex DeBerardinis wrote about a potential trade between the New Jersey Devils and the Detroit Red Wings involving Dylan Larkin.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 23

Remembering Ron Duguay: A Hockey Personality Who Left His Mark on the Red Wings

Ron Duguay was one of those players who could command attention before he ever touched the puck. His flowing hair, unmistakable skating style and larger-than-life personality made him one of the NHL's most recognizable figures during the late 1970s and 1980s.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Red Wings’ John Gibson leaves game with upper-body injury

The Detroit Red Wings announced on social media that goaltender John Gibson left Thursday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks with an upper-body injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / October 23

Lucas Raymond's 3-point effort propels Red Wings past skidding Canucks

Lucas Raymond scored twice and added an assist, leading the visiting Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. William Wallinder, Michael Rasmussen and Emmitt Finnie also scored for the Red Wings, who have earned points in six straight games (3-0-3).

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Red Wings Activate J.T. Compher, Recall Michal Postava

The Detroit Red Wings announced three roster transactions in advance of their game tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. The club activated veteran forward J.T.

Dylan Larkin News / Inside The Rink / October 23

Rumor Mill: Red Wings and Devils Dylan Larkin Blockbuster

Dylan Larkin finally expanding his list again is a sign that he wants to start pushing to get out of Detroit. There are some really interesting names on the updated version that certainly piqued my interest.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

Justin Faulk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Justin Faulk trade destinations after being named Red Wings trade candidate

The Detroit Red Wings are going through a bit of a rough patch at this time. Detroit has two ongoing trade requests on the table: Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 22

Report: Michal Postava Recalled By Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are on a four-game road trip that began with a 4-3 shootout loss last night to the Kraken. Tonight the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit’s AHL affiliate faced the Manitoba Moose.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Panel Questions Dylan Larkin Handling of His Trade Request: 'Embarrassing'

Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit, and a panel on TSN OverDrive says the way he and his camp have gone about it has made things harder. “I find it crazy, guys.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Red Wings’ Devellano: Management has ‘kissed and made up’ with Larkin

While things are still up in the air in Hockeytown regarding Dylan Larkin, the team is apparently trying to mend the fence between the front office and the former captain.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Alex DeBrincat steals point for Red Wings with milestone goal

Locked in with Detroit thanks to the new seven-year, $91 million contract extension he signed earlier in October, DeBrincat will now try to reach more milestones as a Red Wing for years to come.

ESPN analyst claims to have big news on Dylan Larkin trade

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Simon Edvinsson and Red Wings Held Weekend Meeting Amid Contract Standoff

The Simon Edvinsson saga in Detroit took a step forward over the weekend, even if a resolution remains elusive. Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s “Insider Trading” that Edvinsson and his agent, J.P.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Insider Details Trade Return if Red Wings Move Simon Edvinsson

Simon Edvinsson‘s future in Detroit remains uncertain, and the young defenceman reportedly still wants out. Both Elliotte Friedman and Pierre LeBrun are reporting that Edvinsson wants to be dealt, although there isn’t a clear frontrunner for his services.

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Red Wings Place Jacob Bernard-Docker On Waivers

The Red Wings have been carrying nine defensemen through the early going this season, something that’s largely unsustainable. They’ve taken a step toward reducing that surplus as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has been placed on waivers.