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Red Wings Activate J.T. Compher, Recall Michal Postava

The Detroit Red Wings announced three roster transactions in advance of their game tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. The club activated veteran forward J.T.

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Red Wings' Injury Problems Are Giving Young Forwards an Early Opportunity

The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2026-27 season with several questions surrounding their younger forwards. Nine games into the schedule, injuries have forced the Red Wings to search for answers sooner than anticipated.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

Dylan Larkin News / Lindy's Sports / October 22

Dylan Larkin expands trade list to 10 teams, so where should the Red Wings trade him?

Back in June, then-Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade out of Motown after having spent the first 12 years of his NHL career there.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Justin Faulk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Justin Faulk trade destinations after being named Red Wings trade candidate

The Detroit Red Wings are going through a bit of a rough patch at this time. Detroit has two ongoing trade requests on the table: Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Red Wings bringing intriguing goalie up from AHL Grand Rapids

The Detroit Red Wings are navigating a tough start to the 2026-27 NHL season. They have certainly shown some fight. Alex DeBrincat helped force overtime against the Seattle Kraken in their previous game, for instance.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 22

Report: Michal Postava Recalled By Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are on a four-game road trip that began with a 4-3 shootout loss last night to the Kraken. Tonight the Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit’s AHL affiliate faced the Manitoba Moose.

Dylan Larkin News / Trade Talk Sports / October 21

Analyst: Dylan Larkin Should Be Embarrassed By Trade Request Botch

Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit, and the TSN OverDrive panel says he and his camp have made it harder on themselves. In fact, they believe he should be embarrassed by the fact that he’s had to expand his trade list because no one on his original list stepped up to acquire him.

Alex Debrincat News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 21

Reliving Alex DeBrincat’s 300th Goal for Red Wings

Converting a tip-in power-play goal for the 300th of his career, Alex DeBrincat forced overtime with his goal over the the Seattle Kraken with just 17 seconds left for the Detroit Red Wings.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Panel Questions Dylan Larkin Handling of His Trade Request: 'Embarrassing'

Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit, and a panel on TSN OverDrive says the way he and his camp have gone about it has made things harder. “I find it crazy, guys.

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Which new team on Dylan Larkin’s trade list is the most intriguing?

As the 2026-27 season continues, the question of where Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin will land remains. The Michigan native broke the news cycle this past summer by asking for a trade from his hometown team.

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Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Red Wings’ Devellano: Management has ‘kissed and made up’ with Larkin

While things are still up in the air in Hockeytown regarding Dylan Larkin, the team is apparently trying to mend the fence between the front office and the former captain.

Axel Sandin Pellikka News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 21

Red Wings Face Important Decision on Axel Sandin-Pellikka's Development

Axel Sandin-Pellikka entered his second NHL season hoping to build on a promising rookie campaign with the Detroit Red Wings. Instead, the 21-year-old defenseman has found himself fighting for playing time.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Expanded Dylan Larkin trade list provides Red Wings’ Shawn Horcoff his biggest challenge

Former Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the team in the summer. After 10 years without playoff hockey, Larkin had seemingly lost faith in the team’s rebuilding process.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Alex DeBrincat steals point for Red Wings with milestone goal

Locked in with Detroit thanks to the new seven-year, $91 million contract extension he signed earlier in October, DeBrincat will now try to reach more milestones as a Red Wing for years to come.

ESPN analyst claims to have big news on Dylan Larkin trade

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Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Dylan Larkin Expands Trade List to 10 Teams as Red Wings Talks Reportedly Pick Up

The Dylan Larkin situation in Detroit may be moving closer to a resolution. Following earlier reports that a Larkin trade might be imminent, a new report notes that he has expanded his trade list to 10 teams, which could really speed up the process.

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Simon Edvinsson and Red Wings Held Weekend Meeting Amid Contract Standoff

The Simon Edvinsson saga in Detroit took a step forward over the weekend, even if a resolution remains elusive. Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s “Insider Trading” that Edvinsson and his agent, J.P.

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / October 20

Detroit Red Wings Announce John Gibson News on Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan named Daniil Tarasov the starting goaltender for Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Insider Details Trade Return if Red Wings Move Simon Edvinsson

Simon Edvinsson‘s future in Detroit remains uncertain, and the young defenceman reportedly still wants out. Both Elliotte Friedman and Pierre LeBrun are reporting that Edvinsson wants to be dealt, although there isn’t a clear frontrunner for his services.

Daniil Tarasov News / Inside The Rink / October 20

Daniil Tarasov Proving He Deserves More Time in Net

The Detroit Red Wings are currently 3-3-2 with eight points and sit in seventh in the Atlantic Division to start the 2026-27 season. John Gibson has been Detroit’s number one goalie, and this season he’s 2-3-1 with a 3.58 goals-against average and an .873 save percentage.

Emmitt Finnie News / Inside The Rink / October 18

Finnie and Brandsegg-Nygård Are the Reason for Streaking Red Wings

Silver linings will be hard to find for the Red Wings this season. We’ve seen it early. There’s been some pretty brutal moments to start the season. Obviously, there have been off-the-ice moments with Dylan Larkin and the ongoing Simon Edvinsson sagas.

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Red Wings Place Jacob Bernard-Docker On Waivers

The Red Wings have been carrying nine defensemen through the early going this season, something that’s largely unsustainable. They’ve taken a step toward reducing that surplus as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has been placed on waivers.

Simon Edvinsson News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Red Wings Would Be Foolish to Trade Simon Edvinsson

It’s a do-or-die game, and the Detroit Red Wings are nursing a lead late in the contest. Moritz Seider jumps over the boards to close it out. Who goes with him?