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Robert Thomas is the Perfect Target for the Red Wings

I feel like I’ve been doing this for just about every trade target, but at the top of my list is still Robert Thomas. When I made my full-length trade target list, I had Robert Thomas at the top of it.

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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.

Patrick Kane News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane on Cusp of American Hockey History

On Jan. 8, Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane scored the 500th goal of his NHL career. It was a momentous occasion that brought back to the surface just how prolific a player Kane has been throughout his time in the league.

Detroit Red Wings News / ESPN / January 22

Stanley Cup odds: Red Wings odds improve as they continue winning

The Avalanche are Stanley Cup and Presidents' Trophy favorites, but the Red Wings and Lightning are rising.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Red Wings Are Quietly Poised to Add Defense at the Deadline

As the Detroit Red Wings push toward legitimate playoff contention, the conversation around the NHL trade deadline is starting to shift. For the first time in years, Steve Yzerman’s club is trending toward being a buyer — and the blue line is the obvious place to start.

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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.

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

Red Wings’ John Gibson has thrust himself into the Vezina Trophy conversation

TORONTO – John Gibson’s name was in trade rumors for what felt like an eternity. Drafted 39th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2011, Gibson quickly established himself as one of the best young goaltenders in the game.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 22

Red Wings emerging as early Stanley Cup contender with regular-season sweep of Maple Leafs

Watch out for the Detroit Red Wings.

Canadiens defensemen rank second in points, credit Martin St. Louis' system

Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to seven-year extension

Devils place Luke Hughes on LTIR

Russia, Belarus still banned from international play after IIHF meeting

The top 25 Olympians of the NHL era

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 21

Dylan Larkin's OT goal pushes Red Wings past Maple Leafs

Dylan Larkin scored at 3:08 of overtime Wednesday night and the visiting Detroit Red Wings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. Moritz Seider set up the game-winner after making a takeaway in the neutral zone and passing to Larkin, who was breaking toward the net.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Predictions: Jan 21 Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

Surging Red Wings pursue clean sweep of Maple Leafs

The Detroit Red Wings will open a three-game road trip Wednesday night with a chance to complete a sweep of their season series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Lucas Raymond News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Lucas Raymond looking forward to Olympics – and big-time hockey with Red Wings

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. By Konrad Gronlund The Tre Kronor is being rocked by a major injury crisis ahead of the Olympics.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

4 Underrated Red Wings Trade Targets to Improve Team Defense

How the times have changed for the Detroit Red Wings. If they continue to play winning hockey, the organization could be buyers at the trade deadline for the first time since Steve Yzerman took the reins. Detroit’s most pressing need right now is to bolster their blue line.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 19

Detroit Red Wings Linked to Elias Pettersson

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought. They are currently tied for first place in the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning; the Lightning has three games in hand.

Alex Debrincat News / Field Level Media / January 18

Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings prevail in OT over Senators

Alex DeBrincat scored in overtime to give the host Detroit Red Wings a wild 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Lucas Raymond and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Red Wings, who have won six of seven games.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / January 18

How one trade altered Hockeytown and the Red Wings’ future

In the early 1990s, the Detroit Red Wings were a high-flying team that could score goals, but struggled to win when it mattered most. That narrative seemed to shift after they landed Stanley Cup champion goalie, Mike Vernon, from Calgary.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / January 17

Red Wings Duo Reaches Milestone Not Seen Since 2008

Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond made Detroit Red Wings history Friday night. Both forwards reached the 50-point plateau before the team's 50th game of the season, becoming the first Red Wings duo to accomplish that feat since Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk during the 2007-08 campaign.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / January 15

Marco Kasper Stinks; Here’s How To Fix It

Sorry for the blunt title, but at least you can’t call it clickbait. Marco Kasper has had a season that defies a sophomore slump. About a month ago, I made a piece about Marco Kasper talking about how players of his archetype usually don’t have a sophomore slump, at least not like his.

Erik Gustafsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Red Wings Recall Erik Gustafsson

The Detroit Red Wings are adding some defensive depth ahead of their next contest. According to a team announcement, the Red Wings have recalled defenseman Erik Gustafsson from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Sheldon Dries News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Detroit Red Wings Reassign Sheldon Dries

1/14/26: The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Dries has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. He didn’t dress during this recall, serving as a healthy scratch for four contests.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

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

At the end of last season, the crown jewel in the Detroit Red Wings’ prospect pool was Swedish defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka. Since then, the 20-year-old has earned his wings as a full-time NHL-er, creating a seismic shakeup within the hierarchy of the Red Wings’ pool of prospects.

Jack Campbell News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11

The Comeback Question: Will Jack Campbell Find a Way?

It’s mid-January 2026, and the NHL trade deadline is starting to loom large. While GMs are busy working to find that ideal depth piece for a deep playoff run or for added veteran presence within an organization’s pipeline, a name seems to pop up from time to time in various hockey circles: Jack Campbell.

Dominik Shine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Red Wings Sign Dominik Shine To Two-Year Extension

The Detroit Red Wings signed depth forward Dominik Shine to a two-year, two-way contract extension on Saturday. Shine is playing through his 10th season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / January 8

Patrick Kane joins NHL legends in elite club with 500th career goal amid Red Wings' playoff push

The Detroit Red Wings are in a good position to finally snap their nine-year playoff drought this season, and they continued that push on Thursday night with a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Jordan Binnington refuses to be pulled during loss as Joel Hofer hides in tunnel

Evgeni Malkin scores in return as the Penguins beat Devils

Blackhawks give Nolan Allan, Laurent Brossoit fresh start with trade to Sharks

Luke Schenn reportedly open to trade

Panthers' Brad Marchand out day-to-day with undisclosed ailment