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Bold Trade Idea Sends Connor to Red Wings for Puzzling Return

In a recent trade proposal article, one hockey site reports that the Detroit Red Wings are eyeing a massive move to end their multi-year playoff drought.

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Red Wings’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

The Detroit Red Wings made some intriguing moves during the 2025 NHL offseason. The totality of their moves has drawn a bit of skepticism from their fans.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

Red Wings Look to Go From 2023-24 Season Heartbreak to 2025-26 Season Promise

The date was April 16, 2024. Game 82 of the regular season. A playoff berth hung in the balance for the Detroit Red Wings, and it all came down to a dramatic showdown against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 26

Opinion: The Red Wings are Closer than You Think

By the time it was over, the 2023-24 season gave little hope to Red Wings fans. Montreal, Columbus and Ottawa all passed them in points this season, both Ottawa and Montreal broke the playoff barrier and ended their droughts.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Red Wings Named 'Realistic' Landing Spot For Erik Karlsson

As the Detroit Red Wings continue to build forward, the front office also understands the pressure being put on them. The Red Wings haven't qualified for the postseason since the 2015-16 season, and this once-proud franchise has seen better days.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Red Wings Floated as Trade Suitors for Shutdown Defenseman — Would You Do It?

The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly exploring ways to bolster their blue line, and one trade idea has been presented as an option, which may or may not be the best course of action.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 23

An Early Look at Simon Edvinsson’s Next Contract

For a team in desperate need of a top-four defenceman, the Red Wings were fortunate that Simon Edvinsson became that right away this past season. The first rounder in 2021 drew comparisons to another Yzerman pick, Moritz Seider, nearly right away.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

5 Red Wings Prospects Ready for the NHL in 2025-26

The mark of a successful rebuild is when older players are replaced with younger players that were preferably drafted and developed in-house. While there is more than one way to successfully conclude a rebuild, the point is usually to establish a young core of players that can lead the charge for the next decade or more.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Red Wings Predicted to Make Big Trade With Penguins

Both the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins have seen better days. Each franchise was once a true title contender, and recent years haven't been kind to the two teams.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 21

How the Detroit Red Wings Fit in the Atlantic Division

The Detroit Red Wings finished the 2024-25 season with a record of 39-35-8, which was good for sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Head coach of the Red Wings, Todd McLellan, who took over for Derek Lalonde in late December, felt that the team “pissed away points” towards the end of the season.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Identifying the Red Wings’ Next Contention Window

Inevitably, the Detroit Red Wings’ rebuild comes up at every major NHL checkpoint. The trade deadline. The draft. Free agency. Death, taxes, and “what are the Red Wings even doing?” A detailed analysis of Detroit’s rebuild, its strategy, and its results so far can be found here.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 21

Two Detroit Red Wings Prospects Named to Team USA World Junior’s Summer Showcase Roster

The 2025 World Juniors Summer Showcase roster has been announced, Team USA features two Detroit Red Wings prospects. One prospect in forward Max Plante from Minnesota-Duluth.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / July 20

NHL Insights: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks

Welcome to another edition of NHL Insights. The offseason has hit a lull after the flurry of the NHL Draft and Free Agency. However, there are still free agents out there to be signed.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Do the Red Wings Have $50M Pending UFA In Their Trade Sights?

NHL teams were busy at the draft, in free agency, and then made deals shortly thereafter. The Detroit Red Wings were among those that made moves, landing John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks and sending Vladimir Tarasenko to the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Jets sign forward Parker Ford to two-year contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Parker Ford to a two-year, two-way, $1.625MM contract. The deal will carry an $812.5K salary at the NHL level. Ford entered restricted free agency this summer after spending the last three seasons on an entry-level contract.

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Cole Fraser News / Inside The Rink / July 18

ECHL: Cole Fraser Joins Worcester Railers

The Worcester Railers have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Cole Fraser for the 2025-26 season. Fraser, 25, played in 35 games last season with the Allen Americans, where he put up two goals and two assists for four points along with 88 PIMS.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / July 18

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Detroit Red Wings’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Detroit Red Wings 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Detroit Red Wings needed to make some major moves in NHL Free Agency this summer. And to some extent, they did make big moves. The Red Wings traded for goaltender John Gibson to kick off their offseason activity.

Carter Bear News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Red Wings sign Carter Bear to three-year, entry-level contract

One of the top picks from this year’s draft has inked his first NHL contract. On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that the team has signed forward Carter Bear to a three-year, entry-level contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16

Fresh faces: Five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team

Let's take a look at the five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team.

Hurricanes sign defenseman Domenick Fensore to one-year contract

Canucks ‘still monitoring’ remaining UFA options; actively working to clear cap space: report

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Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Top Detroit Red Wings Defining Moments

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / July 15

Red Wings Must Avoid Massive Trade Mistake

The Detroit Red Wings have become the latest team entangled in trade speculation for a highly-coveted defenseman. The Pittsburgh Penguins, cruising into the beginning stages of their rebuild, have former Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson on their roster.

Michael Leighton News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Red Wings hire former NHLer Michael Leighton as goaltending coach

A former netminder with loads of experience is back in the NHL in a different role. On Monday, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announced the team has hired former NHL goaltender Michael Leighton as the team’s new goalie coach.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 6

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark this offseason

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark so far this offseason

There is still time for these teams to change their offseason, and one big trade can still impact things, but through the first week, these teams have dropped the ball. So far.

Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Five worst signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Best, worst value contracts signed so far in NHL free agency

Eastern Conference free-agency recap

Red Wings forward announces retirement in surprising move

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

NHL Rumours: Detroit Red Wings Might Not Be Done

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re at the Fourth of July and the free agent fireworks have somewhat died down. However, are still plenty of things to talk about when it comes to rosters.

John Gibson News / Yardbarker / June 28