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The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2026. Detroit was first in the Eastern Conference in late January. However, they once again collapsed hard during the months of March and April.

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Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Red Wings Will Reportedly Say Goodbye to 5 Pending UFAs

According to an article citing comments from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now, the Detroit Red Wings are set to move on from five of their unrestricted free agents.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Is there concern for Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa?

There was a time when Sebastian Cossa was considered by many to be the top goaltending prospect coming out of the 2021 NHL Draft – better than the likes of Jesper Wallstedt and Yaroslav Askarov.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 22

Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights take commanding lead

There was one game on the NHL schedule on Friday night, and it was a significant one as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard To Join Norway At Worlds

Midway through the World Championship, Norway will get a significant boost to its roster. NHL.com’s Patrick Williams reports (Twitter link) that winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygard will fly to Switzerland to join the team for the rest of the tournament.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Red Wings Should Only Trade Sebastian Cossa for 'Perfect Offer'

When the Detroit Red Wings selected Sebastian Cossa in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, he was immediately anointed as the franchise’s goalie of the future.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / May 20

Three Red Wings Offseason Hot Takes

Fans and journalists have plenty of methods to the madness for how Detroit should navigate this summer. Anywhere from big game offer-sheets to Jason Robertson, to making a trade for Elias Pettersson, it feels like every avenue has been explored in length.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

3 Players the Red Wings Should Target in Second Round of 2026 NHL Draft

The Detroit Red Wings find themselves without a first-round pick at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, having sent their pick to the St. Louis Blues as part of the Justin Faulk trade.

Simon Edvinsson News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Red Wings Contract Projections for Simon Edvinsson & Other RFAs

This offseason, the Detroit Red Wings only have one critical restricted free agent: Simon Edvinsson. Otherwise, things should be relatively straightforward for Steve Yzerman and company with regard to RFAs.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Red Wings Must Adjust Draft Strategy With No First-Round Pick

Over the past few years, it’s become evident that the Detroit Red Wings have a type when it comes to draft targets. “High compete,” “competes well,” and “pro style” are typical phrases uttered by Steve Yzerman and Kris Draper when commenting on their selections.

Simon Edvinsson News / Inside The Rink / May 12

What Should Simon Edvinsson’s Extension Look Like?

Here’s a nice full-circle moment. The first article I had ever written was this exact piece, a little over a year ago. At the time, Detroit had just come off missing the playoffs for the ninth straight season, though Simon Edvinsson put together one of the better debut seasons of a Red Wing during this rebuild.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Analyzing the Red Wings’ Organizational Depth Heading Into 2026-27

Change is coming for the Detroit Red Wings. There’s no doubt about that. But before Steve Yzerman makes any decisions on how to adjust the roster, it’s important that a thorough assessment of Detroit’s organizational depth takes place.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / May 9

Three Biggest Needs of the Red Wings’ Offseason

It’s not a secret that the Red Wings aren’t exactly sitting pretty in the Atlantic Division at the moment. The five teams that finished above Detroit all have reasonable expectations to be back in the playoff mix next season.

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Spun / May 7

Beloved U.S. Sports Writer Pat Caputo Dead At 67 Thursday

Pat Caputo, one of Detroit's most decorated sports writers, has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. Caputo's family announced on Facebook in a brief statement on his passing.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

‘A Long time coming’: PWHL’s expansion to Detroit is finally a reality

Growing up in Michigan, people have unanimously believed that Detroit is often overlooked by the rest of the United States – never taken seriously due to its bewildering history.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / May 5

Offseason Game-Breaker Targets for the Red Wings

It’s nice to hear Yzerman admit it. We’ve known for a long time that this roster simply isn’t good enough based solely on talent. In the off-season, I predicted 55+ points from Marco Kasper, about 40 points from Sandin-Pellikka, and 90 points from Lucas Raymond, and still predicted them to miss the playoffs.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Red Wings Could Trade J.T. Compher, Michael Rasmussen

Extending their playoff drought to 10 years this season, there are plenty of changes expected for the Detroit Red Wings this summer, particularly to the team’s bottom-six.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Red Wings will look to add goal scoring to their lineup this summer

There’s no use crying over spilled milk, and in the NHL, there’s no use crying over a lost season. The Detroit Red Wings, who fell short of the playoffs after a late-season collapse, can only look ahead to the upcoming offseason.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

Insider: Yzerman Has Forced Himself Into Blockbuster Summer Trade

In his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman touched on the press conference held by Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan of the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, noting that it was clear Yzerman was mad.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Yzerman Not Ruling Out 'Major Shakeup' for Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings will look at everything this summer. From possible trades to better player development, and even front office changes, nothing is off the table, including a major shakeup.

Steve Yzerman News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

‘We need better players’: Red Wings’ Yzerman on 2026-27 hopes

For the 10th straight season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun without the participation of the Detroit Red Wings. It’s a far cry from the standard the Original Six franchise set in the previous decades, when the team qualified for the postseason for 25 consecutive years.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / April 22

NHL Rumors: It’s Time for the Detroit Red Wings to Add Some NHL-Calibre Players

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, on the Detroit Red Wings on their lack of depth, and offseason where they could move some assets to acquire players. They should follow the Montreal Canadiens’ path of last offseason where they moved some assets for a really good player to help now – Noah Dobson.