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Steve Yzerman’s eye-opening admission after soul-crushing collapse

The Detroit Red Wings are not in action during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But by all rights, they should be a part of the tournament. On January 25th, Steve Yzerman’s team was first in the Eastern Conference.

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Yzerman Not Ruling Out 'Major Shakeup' for Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings will look at everything this summer. From possible trades to better player development, and even front office changes, nothing is off the table, including a major shakeup.

Steve Yzerman News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

‘We need better players’: Red Wings’ Yzerman on 2026-27 hopes

For the 10th straight season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun without the participation of the Detroit Red Wings. It’s a far cry from the standard the Original Six franchise set in the previous decades, when the team qualified for the postseason for 25 consecutive years.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 23

NHL Rumors: What direction will Maple Leafs go with Nick Robertson? Plenty of decisions looming for Red Wings this offseason

Jeremy Tingly of The Leafs Nation: It’ll be another offseason of uncertainty for Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nick Robertson. He asked for a trade last offseason, but didn’t get one.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / April 22

NHL Rumors: It’s Time for the Detroit Red Wings to Add Some NHL-Calibre Players

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, on the Detroit Red Wings on their lack of depth, and offseason where they could move some assets to acquire players. They should follow the Montreal Canadiens’ path of last offseason where they moved some assets for a really good player to help now – Noah Dobson.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Red Wings Player Grades: Who Thrived & Who Stumbled In 2025-26

Now that we’ve evaluated the Detroit Red Wings as a whole, we can turn to the individual performances. Some exceeded expectations, and others fell short.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Red Wings Prospects Who Could Make NHL Impact in 2026-27

While the Detroit Red Wings have seen their 2025-26 season come to an end after a disappointing final stretch of the regular season, they still have plenty of prospects in the playoffs or preparing to start them with their current teams.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 21

NHL Rumors: Patrick Kane would like to remain with Detroit Red Wings

Dave Hogg: Detroit Red Wings pending UFA forward Patrick Kane said there is a mutual interest between the two sides to work out an extension. “I think there is mutual interest for me to come back and continue my career here.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Detroit Red Wings 2025-26 Season Deep Dive: Progress Without Payoff

I was hoping to write this Detroit Red Wings season deep dive later in the spring. But alas, here we are – the Red Wings failed to reach the postseason for the 10th-consecutive year.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Patrick Kane’s true feelings on potential Red Wings return after brutal collapse

Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings suffered a brutal collapse and missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is the third consecutive year the Red Wings have missed the postseason through some sort of late-season collapse, and the 10th straight season without postseason hockey.

Steve Yzerman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Why Has The Steve Yzerman Era Been A Failure?

When Steve Yzerman rejoined the Red Wings in 2019 and began a rebuild in the Motor City, many wondered how long it would take the NHL Hall-of-Famer to build a powerhouse like the one he’d built for the Lightning.

John Leonard News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Red Wings re-sign John Leonard to one-year contract extension

A veteran with an elite scoring touch at the minor-league level is sticking around the Mitten for another year. On Thursday night, the Detroit Red Wings announced that the team has re-signed forward John Leonard to a one-year contract extension.

John Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Red Wings Sign John Leonard To One-Year Extension

The Detroit Red Wings announced that forward John Leonard has inked a one-year contract extension worth $850k, as he’ll avoid unrestricted free agency this summer.

JT Compher News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15

Red Wings’ JT Compher makes stunning admission after blowout Panthers loss

JT Compher and the Detroit Red Wings are not playing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After being first in the East on January 25th, Detroit suffered an unimaginable collapse to finish seven points outside of the playoffs.

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Dominik Shine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Red Wings Place Dominik Shine On Waivers

The Red Wings placed forward Dominik Shine on waivers ahead of tonight’s season finale against the Panthers, PuckPedia reports. Still technically eligible to dress tonight, he’ll be sent to AHL Grand Rapids tomorrow in the likely event he clears to join their playoff run.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Lead / April 15

The Detroit Red Wings Need Major Changes This Offseason

Changes are needed to fix the Detroit Red Wings after the 2025-26 season. With a 5-3 loss at home last weekend to the New Jersey Devils, “Hockeytown” was eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention.

Moritz Seider News / Inside The Rink / April 14

Opinion: Moritz Seider Can Be the Best Player on a Championship Team

It’s hard for me to choose a piece to write about. Dylan Larkin’s hat trick, Alex DeBrincat’s 40th goal, and Patrick Kane continuing his late-season dominance are all big moments.

Steve Yzerman News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

What should Steve Yzerman do to improve Wings if he stays?

The Detroit Red Wings saw a sizable lead for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs dwindle and ultimately vanish with time still to go in the regular season.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Red Wings to Get Aggressive in Trade Market, With Serious Pitch for Star Center

According to Ansar Khan of MLive, the Detroit Red Wings understand that they need to make improvements this summer after another disappointing season. In the mix until the final weeks, the wheels fell off in Detroit, and the Red Wings are out of the playoffs.

Detroit Red Wings News / EasySportz / April 13

So Long, Red Wings; It Was Fun

DETROIT — It unraveled fast. Too fast for a team that spent months building a legitimate case as a playoff contender. The 2025-26 season for the Detroit Red Wings didn’t just end in disappointment — it collapsed under the weight of expectations that, not long ago, felt entirely justified.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / April 14

The Red Wings Philosophy Cornered Them

The main reason the Red Wings have struggled is that the roster is deeply flawed. I know, riveting. Steve Yzerman and company have been pretty rigid with their mentality around building this team.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Red Wings Miss Playoffs; Traded 2026 First-Round Pick Enters NHL Draft Lottery

The Detroit Red Wings’ disappointing 2025-26 season came to an even more disappointing end on Saturday night, as a regulation loss to the New Jersey Devils mathematically eliminated them from playoff contention for the 10th consecutive year.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 6