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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 4

Could the Red Wings Offer Sheet this Young Superstar?

I made a piece recently saying, “I don’t believe offer sheets are a realistic method of improving your team”, and while I do largely stand by that, the Red Wings might be the exception here.

Sebastian Cossa News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Sebastian Cossa trade grades for Red Wings, Mammoth

The 2026 NHL Draft was a jam-packed event with a lot of trades and player movement, especially in the first round. It was expected after a busy trade market leading into the first round last week.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Which teams could land Patrick Kane?

As of July 3, Patrick Kane is the second-highest ranked player on Daily Faceoff managing editor Matt Larkin’s top unrestricted free agents of 2026. The 37-year-old winger had 16 goals and 41 assists for 57 points in 67 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Amadeus Lombardi News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Devils sign Amadeus Lombardi to two-year contract

Sunny Mehta has signed one of his newest acquisitions. On Friday, the new New Jersey Devils general manager announced that the team has signed forward to a two-year contract, with the deal carrying an NHL AAV of $875,000.

Sebastian Cossa News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Sebastian Cossa Ready to Win the Mammoth a Lot of Hockey Games

Sebastian Cossa has only spent a few hours in Salt Lake City as a member of the Utah Mammoth. Days after being traded to the team, the goaltender flew in right before going on vacation to check out the team’s facilities and meet with the media for the first time.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Red Wings’ July 1 Moves Check the Right Boxes

Before free agency kicked off, the Detroit Red Wings had two main objectives: score more at five on five and become harder to play against. But with the

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Detroit Red Wings Sign Daniil Tarasov

The Detroit Red Wings are signing goalie Daniil Tarasov to a one-year deal with a $2 million AAV. This signals that he’ll be the backup for John Gibson this season, while Michal Postava and Trey Augustine will be the two goalies down in Grand Rapids in the AHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

What signing veteran wing Viktor Arvidsson means for Red Wings

What does the signing of Arvidsson mean for the Red Wings?

NHL Rumors: Will Patrick Kane want to re-sign with Red Wings? No Braden Schneider contract talks, just trade talks

Eight NHL free agents who should be avoided this offseason

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Red Wings sign Viktor Arvidsson as potential Patrick Kane replacement

The Detroit Red Wings have made their first big signing of NHL Free Agency, bringing in Viktor Arvidsson. With Patrick Kane also available on the open market, this could spell the end of the Hall of Famer’s run in Detroit.

Viktor Arvidsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Red Wings Sign Viktor Arvidsson as a Middle-Six Offence Boost

The Detroit Red Wings just signed Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year deal; it’s one of those signings that says a lot without making a huge noise. This doesn’t really feel like a rebuild move or some long-term “wait and see” project.

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Carter Mazur News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Red Wings sign Carter Mazur to two-year contract

The Detroit Red Wings are bringing back left winger Carter Mazur on a two-year, one-way contract with an average annual value of $875,000 and a salary

Patrick Kane News / Professor Press Box / July 1

The Best Thing Patrick Kane Could Bring to Toronto Isn't Scoring

There is some trade rumour chatter that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be a landing spot for Patrick Kane. It's interesting because, whenever Kane's name comes up in connection with the Maple Leafs, the first question is always the same.

David Perron News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Red Wings rumors: David Perron set to hit free agency as contract talks stall

The Detroit Red Wings have a lot on their plate heading into NHL Free Agency. Dylan Larkin still wants a trade out of Detroit. Patrick Kane is a free agent, and a return is looking less and less likely.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / June 30

My Detroit Red Wings Offseason Proposal

Before I start anything, what I’m about to say won’t hold a candle to Prashanth Iyer’s “If I were Steve Yzerman” series on his Substack, which can be found on the embedded link.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

How will the Red Wings survive Dylan Larkin trade drama?

The Detroit Red Wings are still trying to navigate what steps are needed in dealing captain Dylan Larkin, who earlier this spring requested a trade from the club that drafted him in 2014.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Get to Know the Red Wings’ 2026 Draft Class

While a lot of the news surrounding the Detroit Red Wings continues to be about captain Dylan Larkin requesting a trade, the 2026 NHL Entry Draft took place over the weekend (June 26 and 27), and the Red Wings and general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman had a busy two days, adding a total of seven more prospects to the organization’s pipeline system.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27

Steve Yzerman Speaks Out Amid Dylan Larkin Trade Talk

Dylan Larkin has formally requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, general manager Steve Yzerman confirmed this weekend, with the star center’s agent Pat Brisson revealing that discussions between the two sides have been ongoing for roughly a month.

Sebastian Cossa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Mammoth, Red Wings Swap Sebastian Cossa, Pick #23

The Detroit Red Wings have traded goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for 23rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Cossa has sat on Detroit’s trade block for much of the summer, even connected to the Mammoth in early June.

William Wallinder News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Detroit Red Wings Extend William Wallinder

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defensive prospect William Wallinder to a two-year, two-way contract extension through the 2027-28 campaign. According to PuckPedia, it’s a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) agreement, paying Wallinder an NHL salary of $850K in year one, and $900K in year two.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves say a lot about how Capitals see themselves

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk?

Sabres sign 21-year-old forward to a seven-year, $52.5M extension

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Red Wings want him back, but Patrick Kane has other plans

The Detroit Red Wings are more than interested in re-signing Patrick Kane, but the veteran winger remains undecided.

NHL clears Mike Babcock to return to coaching, but it's still a bad idea for Oilers

Golden Knights announce new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

Grading NHL's recent head-coaching moves: Maple Leafs go off the board

Maple Leafs expected to target Darren Raddysh in free agency

Bruins set to retire franchise legend's jersey number

Sabres pull off trade to move up in 2026 NHL Draft after magical season

Considerable interest in Matthew Knies; who else are Leafs listening on?

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / June 16

The Detroit Red Wings Could Tempt Teams with their Depth of Prospects

Daily Faceoff: Max Bultman on if the Detroit Red Wings have some prospects they could look at moving to help improve their roster for next season. Tyler Yaremchuk: “Who do you think are the young pieces that he would be willing to dangle in a deal?” Bultman: “I look at places where they kind of have duplicate prospects.

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