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Anton Johansson May Cause Uncomfortable Conversations for the Red Wings

It’s the second consecutive preseason where the youth of the Red Wings is starting to make a serious push to join the big club full time. Last year it was the three-headed monster of Emmitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Axel Sandin-Pellikka seizing roster spots out of the preseason.

Michael Rasmussen News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 25

Is This the Last Hurrah for Detroit Red Wings’ Michael Rasmussen?

Michael Rasmussen is entering another Red Wings training camp, but this one feels different. He's no longer the 2017 first-round prospect Detroit has been patiently waiting to develop.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 25

Detroit Red Wings Cut 21 from Preseason Roster

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a 3-2 overtime win over the Sabres last night in their third preseason game. They will wrap up their preseason schedule tomorrow against the Columbus Blue Jackets at home with puck drop set for 7:00 PM EST.

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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?"

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Red Wings’ Jacob Bernard-Docker day-to-day with upper-body injury

Some news on the injury front in Hockeytown as training camp nears its end. On Friday, Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan told reporters that defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

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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.

William Wallinder News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 25

Is William Wallinder Finally Ready to Claim His Place With the Red Wings?

For William Wallinder, the waiting may finally be nearing an end. The Detroit Red Wings have taken the patient approach with the towering Swedish defenseman since selecting him in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25

Dylan Larkin Expands Trade List to Include 4 New Teams

Trading Dylan Larkin has proven problematic for the Detroit Red Wings. Some of that has to do with the ask, and the return teams on his preferred trade list are willing to give.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 24

Red Wings Have Tough Decision to Make on Final Defensive Spot

The Detroit Red Wings entered training camp with plenty of questions surrounding their roster, but one of their biggest decisions may be a good problem to have.

Todd McLellan News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 24

Todd McLellan’s Preseason Insights on Red Wings’ Young Talent

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan is gearing up for his third season running the team. As the preseason got started, McLellan is seeing some positive results from some of the young players. Anton Johansson has a bright future in the NHL as a defenseman.

Carter Bear News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Red Wings’ Carter Bear to miss time with upper-body injury

A notable prospect in Hockeytown is going to be absent for a little bit. According to head coach Todd McLellan, Detroit Red Wings forward Carter Bear is going to be out for a week to 10 days with an apparent upper-body injury.

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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 / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 24

NHL, Red Wings Unveil Official Beer Sponsor

The NHL and the Detroit Red Wings have announced a multiyear partnership with Michelob ULTRA. Michelob ULTRA is becoming the official beer sponsor of the NHL in the United States — the company announced a multi-year partnership with the League.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin has ‘made progress’ in upper-body injury recovery

Dylan Larkin has been heavily involved in the Detroit Red Wings news cycle this offseason. He requested a trade away from the team, then had his captaincy stripped, and finally, Larkin missed the start of training camp due to an upper-body injury.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 24

Red Wings Unveil New Little Caesars Arena Concepts for 2026-27

With the Detroit Red Wings hosting their preseason home opener on Sept. 24, which will then be followed by Detroit also hosting on the 2026-27 Opening Night of Oct.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 23

Red Wings Preseason Over-Reactions: Detroit’s In A New Era

The Red Wings have played their second preseason game as of Tuesday night. While the first game was a fairly anticlimactic effort from their B-team against the Blue Jackets that ended in a 1-0 shootout loss, Detroit went full throttle against the Penguins with some pretty important names on the lineup card.

Dylan Larkin News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 23

Dylan Larkin Takes Important First Step Back With Red Wings

Dylan Larkin has not been on the ice at the Detroit Red Wings training camp. There is one thing that could have happened to move the conversation surrounding him forward, and it didn’t.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 23

Detroit Red Wings Place A Forward & Defenseman on Waivers

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in their second preseason game. Today, they placed two on waivers with the purpose of them heading to Grand Rapids in the AHL.

Carter Mazur News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 22

Red Wings’ Carter Mazur: From Draft to Potential NHL Breakout

Carter Mazur has been part of the Detroit Red Wings organization for four years. He doesn't get comfortable. He knows it will take a lot of urgency to be part of this team for a long time.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / September 22

Detroit Red Wings Place Six on Waivers

The Detroit Red Wings will play the second game of a back-to-back as they’ll face the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. They’re coming off a 1-0 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets last night.

Carter Mazur News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 22

Carter Mazur Has a Chance to Force the Red Wings' Hand

Carter Mazur has been one of those prospects who has seemingly hovered around the Red Wings' NHL picture without getting the sustained opportunity to establish himself.

Dylan Larkin News / ESPN / September 22

Bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams: Dylan Larkin's destination, surprise award contenders, more

We're not saying all of these will come true ... but a lot of them just might!

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 22

Should Jets and Red Wings consider swapping disgruntled stars?

Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have quite a bit in common.

Flyers' Dan Vladar leaves preseason game with upper-body injury

Wild sign GM Bill Guerin to multiyear contract extension

Mikael Granlund named 10th captain in Ducks history

Top 2026-27 bounce-back candidates after suffering sophomore slumps

Waiver watch: Which under-the-radar NHLers could become key targets?

Shawn Horcoff News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Detroit Red Wings Name Shawn Horcoff Interim GM

The Detroit Red Wings have made Shawn Horcoff the interim GM of the franchise while it continues its search for a new permanent leader of its hockey operations department.