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Larkin Expected to Make Season Debut

The Detroit Red Wings could get a familiar face back in the lineup Tuesday night. Larkin is expected to make his season debut when the Red Wings host the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena, though the veteran center still must receive final medical clearance before Detroit officially activates him from injured reserve.

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Red Wings fans boo Dylan Larkin in return from injury

To the surprise of no one, Dylan Larkin still isn’t in the good graces of Detroit Red Wings fans just because he’s still playing. As the Red Wings are

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Red Wings Announce Multiple Roster Moves

Seeking their first win of the 2026-27 season, the Detroit Red Wings announced several roster moves ahead of tonight’s contest against the Ottawa Senators.

Simon Edvinsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Which teams would be a good fit for Simon Edvinsson?

As the drama in Hockeytown continues, some are starting to wonder where a potential landing spot could be for Simon Edvinsson. The Detroit Red Wings are still without the big Swedish blueliner.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Rumors / October 6

The Detroit Red Wings Made a Big Offer to Simon Edvinsson, But They’ll Need to go Higher

Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta discuss Detroit Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson. The Red Wings have moved a bit and they still want to sign him, but they are still a part on money.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Larkin return will be additional chaos for Red Wings

It has been a tumultuous few months for the Detroit Red Wings, who now own the longest active playoff drought in the NHL after the Buffalo Sabres qualified for the postseason last year.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Red Wings’ Kasper, Appleton out week-to-week; Compher out day-to-day

The Detroit Red Wings have had a tumultuous start to their season, and now they’re dealing with multiple injuries up front. Red Wings forward Marco Kasper will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, while forward Mason Appleton will be out week-to-week with an undisclosed injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Dylan Larkin Set To Play For Red Wings Tonight

According to Elliotte Friedman, Dylan Larkin, if cleared by doctors, will play in tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. This comes after the Red Wings announced two roster moves.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin expected to make season debut against Senators

Dylan Larkin is expected to make his 2026-27 regular-season debut Tuesday when the Detroit Red Wings host the Ottawa Senators. According to Daily Faceoff’s Brock Seguin, Larkin was taking line rushes with forwards Lucas Raymond and Viktor Arvidsson on Tuesday.

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NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 6

Red Wings Have Golden Opportunity to End Winless Start Against Senators

It might not be a complete surprise, but the Detroit Red Wings have not gotten off to their desired start of the 2026-27 season. Tuesday is going to give them the opportunity to change that.

Dylan Larkin News / Field Level Media / October 6

Dylan Larkin, still awaiting trade, could play for Wings vs. Senators

There is a chance Dylan Larkin could play for the Detroit Red Wings against the visiting Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. In any other season, that would be welcome news to their fans.

Simon Edvinsson News / Stadium Rant / October 6

Simon Edvinsson Trade Rumors 2026: Why the Red Wings Defenseman Wants Out and Where He Could Land

Detroit has a problem on the blue line. Young defenseman Simon Edvinsson is an unsigned restricted free agent, he’s back home in Sweden, and the latest Simon Edvinsson trade rumors 2026 say he’d rather be somewhere else.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 5

Red Wings Owner Chris Ilitch Acknowledges Fan Frustrations After Opener

Detroit Red Wings Governor and CEO Chris Ilitch has finally addressed Red Wings fans amidst ongoing frustrations surrounding the franchise. "I recognize fan frustrations.

Todd McLellan News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 5

Todd McLellan Raves About Red Wings Youngster Michael Brandsegg-Nygård

There hasn’t been much for the Detroit Red Wings or their fans to celebrate for a while now. The start of the season didn’t help. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard could be an exception to that, though.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Aggressive Eastern Team Reportedly Calling Red Wings About Edvinsson

The minute it was reported that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson might prefer a trade to re-signing with the Red Wings, the trade market started taking shape.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 5

Why the Red Wings Should be Optimistic after Two Losses

Maybe I’m just an optimist deep down. During the offseason, I sat here and wrote about how things weren’t as bad as they seem. Even after two losses to pretty mediocre teams and another trade request, I’m still not ready to write off the Detroit Red Wings, at least not yet.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Simon Edvinsson Is Reportedly 'Mad' at the Red Wings, Wanted Space

The Detroit Red Wings have a contract problem, and it may be bigger than one player. According to Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, defenseman Simon Edvinsson is frustrated by how long his negotiations have dragged on.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 3

Simon Edvinsson is latest player that would 'prefer' a trade

Simon Edvinsson is latest Red Wings player that would 'prefer' a trade

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson, who remains unsigned as a restricted free agent and is currently training in Sweden, is the latest player to reportedly prefer a trade away from the Red Wings..

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