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The Night the Red Wings Unleashed the Russian Five

The date was October 27, 1995. The Saddledome in Calgary would be the place. On that night, legendary Red Wings head coach Scotty Bowman turned the NHL on its head and the Red Wings into a juggernaut.

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ECHL: Mason Ward Ready to Make the Jump to Pro Hockey

Mason Ward is ready for a new challenge as he prepares to begin his professional career with the Atlanta Gladiators. The Gladiators signed the 24-year-old defenseman for the 2026-27 season following three years at the University of Alberta.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 17

Dylan Larkin Finally Addresses Red Wings Trade Request

Former captain Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings spoke to the media on Sept. 17 — marking the first time he's addressed the public following his request to be traded away from Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Larkin Breaks Silence on Trade Request, Keeps Reasons Close

Dylan Larkin addressed the media Thursday for the first time since news broke this summer that he had requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings — but the star forward made clear he isn’t ready to explain why.

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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

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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.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Detroit’s Larkin Drama Just Got Even More Complicated

There’s a strange bit of irony in the Dylan Larkin situation. The Detroit Red Wings spent the summer dealing with the fallout from his reported trade request, the decision to strip him of the captaincy and the ongoing uncertainty about whether he would still be part of the team once training camp opened.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Dylan Larkin to miss start of Red Wings camp with injury

Center Dylan Larkin won’t be in attendance for the beginning of Detroit Red Wings training camp on Thursday, but not for the reason you might have expected.

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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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / September 16

Why you should be skeptical about Red Wings' Dylan Larkin move

Why you should be skeptical about Red Wings' Dylan Larkin announcement

Larkin to miss start of Red Wings camp with injury

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, Jets headed for ugly split

Ducks re-sign Cutter Gauthier to massive six-year deal

Senators sign Drake Batherson to most lucrative extension in team history

Sidney Crosby gives contract update as season opener approaches

Former Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves retires from NHL

Shawn Horcoff News / Inside The Rink / September 16

Takeaways from Shawn Horcoff Press Conference: 'Not Looking Backwards, Looking Forward'

Shawn Horcoff spoke with the media Wednesday as he begins his tenure as interim general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. While plenty of questions surrounded the organization’s recent changes, Horcoff made it clear that he is not interested in looking backward.