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Former Detroit Red Wings Center Has Reportedly Died

Bobby Sheehan, a center who spent part of the 1976-77 season with the Detroit Red Wings and earlier won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens, died Saturday in Massachusetts at age 77.

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Red Wings, Blues battle to end 3-game skids

The Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues will both try to end three-game losing streaks when they meet Tuesday night in St. Louis, 10 days after the Blues rallied for a 5-4 victory in Detroit.

Nate Danielson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 9

Red Wings Make Major Nate Danielson Move After His Early Struggles

The writing has been on the wall for a little bit, and now, the Detroit Red Wings have made a move. Several moves, actually. Some significant decisions revolving around the roster were made on Sunday following a shutout loss to the Colorado Avalanche Saturday evening.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Dylan Larkin standoff is starting to cost the Red Wings

On the night the Detroit Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin, they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 and looked like a team ready to move on. Nine days later, the picture is very different.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 9

Red Wings' Offensive Problems Run Deeper Than Their Latest Shutout

For 20 minutes Saturday night, the Detroit Red Wings looked capable of dictating the proceedings against the Colorado Avalanche. They controlled possession, generated quality scoring opportunities and forced Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood into several difficult saves.

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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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 8

Red Wings Young Talent Is Providing a Glimpse Into Detroit's Future

The Detroit Red Wings have endured their share of turbulence during the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. Injuries, inconsistent performances and trade demands have complicated the organization's pursuit of a long-waited postseason return.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Detroit Takes on Colorado Saturday at Ball Arena

The Detroit Red Wings take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Red Wings are 7-7-3. Detroit lost to Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Thursday, Nov.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

'Horcoff Hangs Up' Over Maple Leafs Trade Pitch for Simon Edvinsson

Trade deadlines have a way of producing creative trade ideas, and a new Puckpedia Puck GM proposal shows how far Maple Leafs fans are willing to stretch the idea of a reasonable offer for one of the NHL’s bright young defensemen.

Nate Danielson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 7

Red Wings' Nate Danielson Is Facing a Critical Test for His Future

With everything happening around the Detroit Red Wings organization, from front office troubles, trade requests, and contracts left unsigned, the team has plenty of challenges.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Red Wings: Detroit expecting 2 injury reinforcements on road trip

The Detroit Red Wings could receive a timely boost to their lineup as two injured forwards near their returns. Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton are both expected to rejoin the team at some point during its upcoming four-game road trip, giving head coach Todd McLellan additional options as Detroit continues its season.

Sheldon Dries News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 6

Red Wings' Sheldon Dries Shows Why Every NHL Team Needs Players Who Stay Ready

Sheldon Dries isn't the type of player who attracts much attention around the NHL. He wasn't a first-round draft pick. He wasn't drafted at all. He hasn't signed a lucrative long-term contract or established himself as a household name.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Red Wings Have a Hidden Advantage in Dylan Larkin’s Contract

Most of the debate around Dylan Larkin has centered on his trade list, his suspension, and the teams that can’t get to the table. His contract has drawn far less attention, and it may be the strongest advantage the Detroit Red Wings have left.

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Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Red Wings May Already Have Part of Their Dylan Larkin Answer

For weeks, the Detroit Red Wings have made young centers a priority in their Dylan Larkin trade talks. While those talks drag on and the club leans on what we called its one card left to play, one of the answers may already be wearing a Red Wings sweater.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 5

NHL Rumors: Frustration with Edvinsson and Larkin, and Top NHL Trade Board

TSN: The Detroit Red Wings still have a slight hope that they can re-sign RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson, but Darren Dreger doesn’t see that happening.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Red Wings Recall Michal Postava; Place Albert Johansson On IR

The Detroit Red Wings announced they recalled netminder Michal Postava from the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL under emergency conditions. In a corresponding roster move, the Red Wings placed defenseman Albert Johansson on the injured reserve.

John Gibson News / Inside The Rink / November 4

Opinion: Are John Gibson’s Days Numbered in Detroit?

The Detroit Red Wings, as a franchise, are in an interesting situation. They have their former captain, Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade. He initially had a list of three teams, which expanded two more times and now sits at 10 teams.

John Gibson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

John Gibson Exits Game With Lower-Body Injury

Red Wings goaltender John Gibson left tonight’s game against the Lightning with a lower-body injury and will not return, the team announced. Gibson allowed two goals on 11 shots while playing the entire first period, and it isn’t exactly clear when he was hurt.

Michal Postava News / Inside The Rink / November 3

AHL: Griffins’ Postava Named Goalie of the Month for October 2026

The Grand Rapids Griffins ended October going 7-1-1-1, averaging 3.7 goals per game while allowing 2.4 goals per game. A big reason to their hot start to the season is their goaltending led by Michal Postava.

Emmitt Finnie News / Stadium Rant / November 3

Emmitt Finnie Will Be Detroit’s Next Legendary 7th Round Draft Pick; Advanced Metrics Show Why

The Detroit Red Wings have had a illustrious history in finding diamonds during the late-rounds of the NHL draft. The Russian Five were all drafted after the third round (with the exception of Slava Kozlav, drafted in the third).