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Host Suggests Dicey Blockbuster Trade Between Red Wings and Ducks

If the Detroit Red Wings have trouble trading Dylan Larkin, and the Anaheim Ducks can’t come to an agreement with Cutter Gauthier, is there a possible fit between these two teams that would make sense for a blockbuster trade?

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Red Wings Star Moritz Seider Addresses the Trade Request of Captain Dylan Larkin

The Detroit Red Wings were hoping to find stability and optimism for the future this off-season, but with the departure of Steve Yzerman in the GM/President of Hockey Operations role and few moves beyond that, the team hasn't done enough to improve over the summer.

Pavel Datsyuk News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

Red Wings’ Legend Pavel Datsyuk Was Worth the Hype & Much More

We’re in the dog days of the NHL offseason. Thus, when former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Chad Johnson praises Pavel Datsyuk, it becomes a major talking point in hockey spaces.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Red Wings’ Moritz Seider still appreciates Steve Yzerman for giving him a chance in 2019

The Detroit Red Wings are still searching for a new general manager as training camp approaches. Detroit moved on from Steve Yzerman shortly after 2026 NHL free agency began.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 21

Red Wings’ Latest Omission Reveals Potential Breakdown in Relationship With Dylan Larkin

The Detroit Red Wings came into this off-season full of hope and optimism, but with few moves made and the departure of General Manager/President of Hockey Operations Steve Yzerman, the team doesn't look improved at all heading into the 2026/27 regular season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg reportedly a candidate for Red Wings GM job

The NHL’s Detroit Red Wings are searching for a general manager. One of the potential candidates is already in Detroit but in a different league.

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Adam Oates News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 21

The Red Wings That Could Have Been: How Detroit Let Adam Oates Get Away

Adam Oates retired as one of the greatest playmakers the NHL has ever seen. He accumulated more than 1,079 assists, which is good for ninth all-time. Thanks to Oates centering them, fellow Hall of Famers Brett Hull and Cam Neely both scored 50 goals in 50 games.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / August 21

2026-27 Detroit Red Wings Season Preview

The Detroit Red Wings enter the 2026–27 season aiming to end a 10-year playoff drought. The Red Wings were able to add some scoring help by signing Viktor Arvidsson at the start of free agency, but they lost Patrick Kane.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Red Wings Top Prospects & Their NHL ETAs

Earlier this summer, I published my top 25 rankings for Detroit Red Wings prospects. There was quite a bit of turnover from the preseason rankings, with several players departing and a new draft class coming in.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 20

NHL Rumors: Dylan Larkin holdout is unlikely; Capitals are looking to extend two forwards who will be RFAs after season

Despite the ongoing uncertainty with no general manager in place in Detroit and Simon Edvinsson still unsigned, it’s looking more and more like Dylan Larkin will be in the lineup when the puck drops.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 20

5 Red Wings Who Could Emerge as Award Candidates in 2025-26

The Detroit Red Wings have not had much succss when it comes to individual NHL awards in recent years, but that could change if several key players take another step forward in 2025-26.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Emmitt Finnie News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 19

What Should Red Wings Expect From Emmitt Finnie in Year 2?

Last season, Detroit Red Wings fans had little to get excited about, but there were some standout performances that give the organization optimism heading into the future, despite their decade long post-season drought.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Why hasn't Dylan Larkin been traded yet?

One of the biggest talking points this offseason has been whether the Detroit Red Wings will move on from the Dylan Larkin era.

Why are so many proven NHL veterans still without contracts in mid-August?

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 19

5 Priorities for the Red Wings' Next General Manager

The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2026 off-season on the back of another very disappointing season, but with the organization having some proven NHL talent and a very intriguing prospect pool, hopes were high that they could improve one way or another over the summer.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 19

What Would It Take for the Red Wings to Make the Playoffs?

About four Connor McDavids and one Quinn Hughes. The Red Wings, as it stands on paper are one of the worst teams in the NHL. This team missed the playoffs last year (despite leading the conference at times) and only incrementally improved by adding Justin Faulk and swapping Patrick Kane for Victor Arvidsson.

Albert Johansson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 19

Red Wings’ Patience With Albert Johansson Is Finally Paying Off

It took Moritz Seider and Axel Sandin Pellikka two years to find their way to the NHL. Simon Edvinsson? A year. Albert Johansson's road took a little bit longer, but the journey was worth the wait.

Steven Stamkos News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 18

What the Red Wings Could Have Looked Like With Steven Stamkos

The Detroit Red Wings and Steven Stamkos reportedly came closer to a deal than many fans realized. According to a recent report from the Detroit Times, the Red Wings were close to signing the longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain in 2024, but the deal ultimately fell apart after team owner and CEO Chris Ilitch hesitated to approve the offer.

Dylan Larkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Unlikely To Be Traded Before Season

According to Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now, there is growing confidence around the league of what many already believed to be true: that the Detroit Red Wings will be unable to fulfill Dylan Larkin‘s trade request, especially without a General Manager.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 17

Red Wings Nearly Signed Steven Stamkos

As the Detroit Red Wings venture further from the Steve Yzerman era, many details have been revealed about some of the moves Yzerman nearly made. Yesterday, Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press shared that the Red Wings nearly signed Anthony Mantha, only to have the proposal nixed by owner Chris Ilitch.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / August 17

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Bargain Free Agents

From Max Bultman of The Athletic (mailbag): Safe to say, the Detroit Red Wings’ offseason has not gone as planned. With Steve Yzerman now in a different position, the search remains on for a new General Manager.

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 17

Simon Edvinsson’s Contract Talks On Hold Until Red Wings Find New GM

Although it appears acting GM Shawn Horcoff has some room to work when it comes to trying to add to Detroit’s roster, he isn’t working on their biggest

Steve Yzerman News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16

Was Steve Yzerman Set Up to Fail in Detroit?

There’s an easy way to tell the Steve Yzerman story. He comes back home to Detroit, gets the GM job, spends years trying to rebuild, and it just doesn’t work.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Red Wings Take Big Step Toward Hiring a GM, Name Interim Manager with Catch

The Detroit Red Wings are hiring a search firm to help find Steve Yzerman’s successor. Chris Ilitch is hiring an outside search firm to find the next general manager, with Shawn Horcoff named the interim GM and running the day-to-day business.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

Report: Red Wings hire search firm to find next general manager

Hockeytown is using an outside source to find the new person to run their hockey operations department.

What the Red Wings would look like with better lottery luck

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 29

Patrick Kane's Blackhawks return must be more than a homecoming story

Patrick Kane is back where his NHL career began, and nobody needs to pretend the reunion is anything short of fascinating.

Five surprising NHL stats that probably can't be replicated next season

The Torch: Naming the best player for every year in NHL history

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Steve Yzerman News / Yardbarker / July 15

Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed change for Red Wings

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed leadership change for Red Wings

Former center/forward Steve Yzerman won three Stanley Cups in 22 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings (1983-2006), but he wasn't cut out to salvage hockey in Motown.

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

Trevor Zegras' new contract with Flyers sign of rising salaries in NHL

Jason Robertson has quietly taken control of the Stars' future

Patrick Kane could be down to two teams, but how much will he help?

Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams

Five most intriguing NHL home openers