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Red Wings’ Appleton will not play vs. Bruins due to undisclosed injury

A veteran presence will be missing from the Detroit Red Wings‘ lineup tomorrow night. When speaking to the media on Monday, head coach Todd McLellan confirmed that forward Mason Appleton is going to miss the Red Wings’ matchup on Tuesday night with the Boston Bruins due to an injury.

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The Red Wings Desperately Need a Trade

What a way to follow up a great October. The Red Wings went from comfortable to barely treading water on the cusp of a four game skid. Now, Brady Tkachuk is back for the Senators, the Lightning are rolling despite their injuries, and only two teams in the Metropolitan Division have fewer points than the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 1

Detroit Red Wings Defense Responsible for Team’s Failure

The Detroit Red Wings have had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 NHL season. This is the first full season under head coach Todd McLellan, with a record of 13-11-1.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Red Wings Weekly #8 – Turkey Hangover

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.

Todd McLellan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 29

Todd McLellan gives Red Wings another brutal reality check after Lightning loss

The Detroit Red Wings are going through a major slump at this time. Detroit has lost 11 of its last 19 games, and this includes a recent loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28

1 uncomfortable truth Red Wings must address early in 2025-26

The Detroit Red Wings were off to a hot start in 2025-26. They rebounded from a brutal opening night loss to the Montreal Canadiens. And it seemed as if this team had things figured out after nine seasons without postseason hockey.

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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.

Michael Rasmussen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen scores in 6-3 loss in return from IL

The Detroit Red Wings updated that forward Michael Rasmussen was activated from injured reserve, while defenseman Erik Gustafsson was sent back down to Grand Rapids (AHL).

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Michael Rasmussen News / Inside The Rink / November 28

Could Michael Rasmussen Be Who the Flyers Are Looking For?

It’s no surprise that Michael Rasmussen has hit a bad stretch in Detroit. He’s out of the lineup more often than not, and fans generally seem to be out on him.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / November 26

Detroit Red Wings Activate a Forward; Place Another on IR

The Detroit Red Wings are getting set to take on the Nashville Predators tonight coming off a 4-3 loss to the Devils on Monday night. Ahead of the game they announced the activation of forward Elmer Soderblom from injured reserve.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Red Wings place forward Michael Rasmussen on IR

The Detroit Red Wings announced they’ve activated bottom-six forward Elmer Söderblom from the injured reserve.

Devils fend off Red Wings, halt three-game skid

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 25

Red Wings hope to start piling wins with lowly Predators in town

The Detroit Red Wings followed up each of their last three losses with a victory. They'll look to keep that trend going when they host the reeling Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 26

Analyzing Potential Red Wings and Canucks Trades

Detroit and Vancouver both need a boost right now. Detroit could use an infusion of talent to their lineup, and Vancouver could use a new look to get out of their funk.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Red Wings’ Ben Chiarot fined for butt-ending Devils’ Simon Nemec

A veteran blueliner is shelling out some cash for his recent actions. On Tuesday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot has been fined $5,000 for butt-ending New Jersey Devils defender Simon Nemec.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 24

3 Things the Red Wings Are Thankful for in 2025

With the ghosts of Halloween behind us, we are firmly in the part of the calendar where we give thanks far and wide for the blessings of another year. The Detroit Red Wings have much to be thankful for in the calendar year 2025, a year in which they kicked off their centennial season.

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Erik Gustafsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Red Wings recall Erik Gustafsson

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled Erik Gustafsson from their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. In a corresponding move, the club has placed forward Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / November 22

Alex DeBrincat lifts Wings over Jackets in OT

Alex DeBrincat scored 1:50 into overtime, giving the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon. DeBrincat scored from the right side for Detroit's third win in four games.

Alex Debrincat News / Breakaway on SI / November 22

Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat Makes Massive Olympics Statement

The Detroit Red Wings are off to a strong start this season. With a 12-8-1 record, the Wings are a point off the Atlantic Division lead. It's exactly what the organization hoped would happen in their first full season under head coach Todd McLellan.

Alex Debrincat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 21

Red Wings’ Alex DeBrincat ‘should be on’ Team USA at Olympics, he says

The Detroit Red Wings are still on top of the Atlantic Division after getting drubbed by the New York Islanders 5-0 on Thursday. While the season is still young, Detroit is well on its way to breaking the nine-year playoff drought.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

What is driving Red Wings early season success?

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the league’s bigger surprises to start the season, as with their 12-7-1 record, they currently hold the top spot in the Atlantic Division as we reach the quarter-mark of the season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 16

Chaos unfolds as benches empty following Rangers-Red Wings game

The Detroit Red Wings were 2-1 winners over the New York Rangers on Sunday night in a game they completely controlled from start to finish. What is going to get most of the headlines from this game, however, is what happened after the game ended.

Lucas Raymond lifts Red Wings past Jonathan Quick, Rangers

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Red Wings Trade Outlook: Scribe Breaks Down Options for Detroit

As the 2025-26 NHL season progresses, the Detroit Red Wings have shown they might be sticking around this season. Now 7th in the NHL standings, they sit second in the Atlantic Division.