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Red Wings assign top prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

The Detroit Red Wings have reassigned top prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Brandsegg-Nygard played through the first nine games of his NHL career to start Detroit’s season.

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Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss his fourth straight game

Kane was injured in last week’s win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, after taking a hard fall into the boards. He has missed three games since — a run that will grow to four absences on Tuesday.

Red Wings erase four-goal deficit, top Blues at home

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Emmitt Finnie News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Red Wings Weekly #3 – The Legend of Emmitt Finnie

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 / Field Level Media / October 25

Red Wings erase four-goal deficit, top Blues at home

Simon Edvinsson scored a pair of goals, including the go-ahead goal with 9:12 remaining, as the Detroit Red Wings rallied from a four-goal deficit to stun the St.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Red Wings Comeback From Four Down For 6-4 Win Over the Blues

Two former Western Conference rivals squared off for a Saturday night (Oct.25) matchup, with the St. Louis Blues traveling to Detroit to take on the Red Wings.

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 24

Detroit Red Wings in Second Place in Atlantic Division Through Eight Games

The Detroit Red Wings were defeated by the New York Islanders by a score of 7-2. The game against the Islanders got away from the Red Wings after giving up three goals in the second period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Puck management key for Red Wings in first of pair vs. Blues

The Red Wings departed Detroit earlier this week riding a five-game winning streak. They'll make a brief return Saturday following two losses. That's when Detroit will play the first game of a home-and-home with the St.

Nate Danielson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Red Wings activate, reassign former No. 9 overall pick

The Detroit Red Wings announced they’ve activated center Nate Danielson from the non-roster list and assigned him to AHL Grand Rapids. He had begun the season there after sustaining an undisclosed injury in a preseason game.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 24

Detroit Red Wings Reportedly Shopping Defensemen and a Forward; Potential Fits

The Detroit Red Wings suffered their second straight loss last night, 7-2 to the New York Islanders. According to Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast mentioned the Red Wings are looking to move defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Justin Holl, and could potentially be looking to move Jonatan Berggren.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

How Dylan Larkin’s Leadership Has Sparked the Red Wings’ Strong Start

Dylan Larkin entered the 2025-26 season with something to prove. After compiling 30 goals and 40 assists for 70 points in 82 games in 2024-25, his minus-16 rating and a team still finding its identity suggested more was needed.

Detroit Red Wings News / Total Apex Sports / October 23

Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Reveals Soft-Benching Of Star Player In Last Night’s Loss

The Detroit Red Wings’ five-game winning streak came to a halt with a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but the final score wasn’t the only story grabbing headlines.

Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / October 23

Red Wings get latest crack at slowing Isles' Matthew Schaefer

The Detroit Red Wings were stymied Wednesday night by a goalie making his NHL debut. On Thursday night, the Red Wings get the task no one has been able to master yet: slowing down New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer.

Todd McLellan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Todd McLellan’s ‘wasted’ review of painful loss to Sabres

The Detroit Red Wings opened the scoring against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. They sought their sixth straight win following a big victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

JT Compher News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

JT Compher’s nifty move opens scoring for Red Wings vs. Sabres

The Detroit Red Wings are on fire to begin the 2025-26 season. Detroit defeated the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday to give them their fifth win in a row. Now, they are on the road against the Buffalo Sabres seeking a sixth straight win.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

NHL Predictions: October 22nd Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Dylan Larkin News / Inside The Rink / October 22

Dylan Larkin Has Been Hockey’s Most Impressive Forward

We can talk a lot about the rookies. From Finnie to Sandin-Pellikka and Brandsegg-Nygard, some of the best stories in the first leg of this season have been the kids on the Red Wings.

Patrick Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Patrick Kane Out for Red Wings Road Trip, Injury Could Be Worse Than Expected

The Detroit Red Wings will be without Patrick Kane for at least the next two games, as the veteran forward continues to recover from an upper-body injury sustained last Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Knee-jerk reactions to first two weeks of NHL season

Let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the beginning of the season.

Golden Knights star is out week to week with an undisclosed injury

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Toronto should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Pittsburgh for Canadiens

Flyers in tough spot with ex-first-round pick Matvei Michkov

Steve Yzerman News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Steve Yzerman Lays Out Canada’s Expectations for 2026 Olympics

Four months out from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Detroit Red Wings GM and former Olympic gold medalist Steve Yzerman knows exactly what awaits Team Canada.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Steve Yzerman, Wayne Gretzky hit Team Canada Olympics GM with warning

The 2026 Milan Olympics wil feature NHL players in the Men’s Ice Hockey competition for the first time since 2012. After a legendary 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game, Canada and the USA both have gold medal aspirations.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Red Wings’ Hot Start Could Push Yzerman to Be an Early Trade Buyer

The Detroit Red Wings are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises of the NHL season — and if their strong play continues, they could force general manager Steve Yzerman to accelerate his plans and enter the trade market sooner than expected.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Gustafsson, Hamonic may be on the move as younger players overtake them in Detroit

With the emergence of Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Simon Edvinsson and Albert Johansson, the Detroit Red Wings have a crowded blue line. It’s a refreshing sight for Red Wings fans, who after Wednesday’s 4-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are now 3-1-0 through their first four games of the season.

Lucas Raymond News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13