Detroit Red Wings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The right addition could be a difference maker for Wings in mushy Eastern Conference

The Detroit Red Wings have proven to be one of the major surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season. After years of waiting for general manager Steve Yzerman’s plan to lead to tangible results on the ice, the Red Wings find themselves narrowly atop the Atlantic Division at the midway point of the year.

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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.

John Gibson News / The Sick Podcast / January 11

Canadiens Fail To Solve Gibson As They Lose 4-0

In what was one of the Montreal Canadiens’ biggest games in a while on Saturday night, they weren’t able to find any offence as they fell 4-0 to the Detroit Red Wings on home ice.

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.

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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?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Dominik Shine News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Red Wings sign Dominik Shine to two-year contract extension

A seasoned veteran is going to be playing in his home state just a little bit longer. Late Saturday night, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they have signed forward Dominik Shine to a two-year, two-way contract extension.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Red Wings Shut Out Canadiens to Jump into First in Atlantic

There was a lot for the Montreal Canadiens to like about Saturday night’s tilt at the Bell Centre against the Detroit Red Wings… except the final 4-0 score as goalie John Gibson made 27 saves for the shutout, while Alex DeBrincat scored and collected two assists.

Alex Debrincat News / Field Level Media / January 10

Alex DeBrincat's thee-points helps Red Wings shutout Canadiens

Alex DeBrincat scored a goal and recorded two assists while Lucas Raymond added a goal to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-0 road win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

John Gibson News / Inside The Rink / January 10

NHL Game Recap: Gibson Blanks Canadiens; Red Wings Alone in First in Atlantic Division

The Detroit Red Wings faced the Montreal Canadiens tonight in a battle for first place in the Atlantic Division. The Red Wings entered tonight’s game on a two-game winning streak after beating the Canucks 5-1 on Thursday.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Sick Podcast / January 10

The Habs Host The Red Wings In a Battle For 1st In The Atlantic Division

The Montreal Canadiens (25-13-6) are playing a huge game at the Bell Centre tonight as they take on the Detroit Red Wings (26-15-4) in what is a battle for 1st place in the division for the time being.

Sheldon Dries News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Detroit Red Wings Recall Sheldon Dries

The Detroit Red Wings have addressed their need for a 13th forward after reassigning John Leonard earlier today. According to a team announcement, the Red Wings have recalled Sheldon Dries from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane’s son wants to see his dad get to 600 goals

It was a great night for the Detroit Red Wings as they defeated the Vancouver Canucks, and Patrick Kane scored his 500th goal. After the game, Kane’s son was hanging out with his father and said he wanted him to reach 600 goals.

John Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Detroit Red Wings Reassign John Leonard

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have reassigned winger John Leonard to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. This isn’t Leonard’s first transaction of the year, as he was recalled from the AHL on Jan.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

It’s time for Red Wings to throttle up on the Yzerplan and make some additions

Nobody has been more critical of the ‘Yzerplan’ than yours truly. Specifically after last season’s trade deadline, I was very vocal about my skepticism

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