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Red Wings Lock In Veteran Defender On Three Year Extension

The Detroit Red Wings secured a key piece of their defensive core this week when they announced a three-year contract extension for Ben Chiarot. The veteran D-man agreed to terms on a deal carrying an annual average value of $3.85 million, keeping him in Detroit through the 2028-29 season.

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Red Wings Re-Sign Ben Chiarot to Interesting Extension

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $3,850,000. The team made the announcement on Wednesday morning.

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Ben Chiarot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Red Wings Sign Ben Chiarot To Three-Year Extension

The Red Wings announced they’ve signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a three-year extension worth $3.85MM per season. That’s a total value of $11.55MM for Chiarot, who was set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / January 28

Red Wings' Patrick Kane Ties Mike Modano's All-Time Record

The Detroit Red Wings are battling for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. Playing their second season under head coach Todd McLellan, the team is a point off the division lead and heading toward the postseason for the first time since the 2015-2016 campaign.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Patrick Kane ties NHL record for most points by American-born player

One of the best players in hockey history has equaled a significant milestone. On Tuesday night, Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane tied Mike Modano’s record for the most points by an American-born player in NHL history, posting the 1,374th point of his illustrious career.

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Oilers achieve NHL history with hat tricks by key defensemen

Colorado Avalanche sign Sam Malinski to four-year extension

Canucks give agent of Evander Kane permission to facilitate trade

Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko out for the season

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Analyst Floats Connor McDavid to the Detroit Red Wings Theory

When Connor McDavid signed a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers right before the start of the 2025–26 season, the hockey world largely viewed it as a signal to the organization: if they didn’t win within that window, he could be out the door in two or three years’ time.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Hughes wanted Detroit, Yzerman said no: How come & so what?

It’s funny how the hockey world spins a story before it’s even written. Every time you flip through Twitter or catch a radio snippet, there it is: Quinn Hughes “wanted” the Red Wings. The whispers, the hot takes, the endless debate about who should have done what, when, and for how much.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 27

Red Wings savor home-ice edge as Kings arrive

The Red Wings need to take advantage of their three-game homestand this week, considering they won't be playing in Detroit afterward for an extended period.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Red Wings Need to Pursue Elias Pettersson In a Potentially Franchise-Altering Trade

Around this time last year, rumors began to swirl about the Detroit Red Wings having interest in Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson. Ultimately, the forward stayed put, and his no-movement clause went into effect July 1, 2025.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Red Wings lose key defenseman through Olympic break

The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season. They have won eight of their last ten games and have been playing great defense in the process.

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Simon Edvinsson To Remain Out Through Olympic Break

The Red Wings have been without left-shot defender Simon Edvinsson for the past two games due to a lower-body injury, and it doesn’t sound as though he’ll be rejoining the team anytime soon.

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Simon Edvinsson News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson out until after Olympic break

The Detroit Red Wings will continue to be without one of their top defensemen until at least late February. Head coach Todd McLellan revealed on Monday that Simon Edvinsson will not return from injury until after the pause in the NHL’s schedule, which will take place from February 6th through February 24th, for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Patrick Kane News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Red Wings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Kane Nearing History, Return Home and More

The Detroit Red Wings head into this week (Jan. 26- Feb.1) returning home from their three-game road trip. In those three games, the Red Wings took five of six possible points, dropping their matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Jan.22 in overtime.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Red Wings score 4 goals in 3rd to beat Jets

J.T. Compher scored twice and Andrew Copp recorded two assists as the Detroit Red Wings used a four-goal third period to beat the host Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Saturday night.

Dylan Larkin News / Breakaway on SI / January 24

Dylan Larkin Powering Red Wings Back to Playoffs

Dylan Larkin last tasted playoff hockey at the young age of 19. He was in his rookie season with the Detroit Red Wings, when he earned a bid to the All-Star Game and finished fifth in the race for the Calder Trophy.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 23

Red Wings ride point streak into clash with Jets

One season removed from winning the Presidents' Trophy, the Winnipeg Jets are still trying to find a winning form. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings have positioned themselves as a potential contender for that same achievement this season.

Lucas Raymond News / Inside The Rink / January 23

Lucas Raymond is the Perfect Winger to Play Alongside

There are a lot of reasons for star players to want to come to Detroit nowadays. The history has always been strong, but now the team is winning, the team has a ton of cap space, and they have a good future outlook.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Maple Leafs Vs. Golden Knights: Preview, storylines and more

All eyes will be on Mitch Marner when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Vegas Golden Knights, with the winger returning to Toronto for the first time since his ugly sign-and-trade exit last offseason.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

The Red Wings should make a big splash at the trade deadline

The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the biggest stories of this NHL season, as general manager Steve Yzerman’s build has finally resulted in tangible on-ice results.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Red Wings 2025-26 Mid-Season Prospect Overview: Goalies

When Steve Yzerman took over as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings in the spring of 2019, the organization’s future in the crease was murky at best.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin ties Sergei Fedorov in franchise history after OT goal vs. Maple Leafs

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime to give Detroit a 2-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. For the 29-year-old, it was his 12th career overtime goal, tying Sergei Fedorov for the most in franchise history, and his third overtime game-winning goal of the season.