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Red Wings Are Making a Big Bet on Their Young Players in 2026-27

After missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for the 10th year, there were a lot of expectations for the Detroit Red Wings to overhaul their roster. That didn’t happen.

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Top Red Wings Prospect Set to Miss Training Camp Due to Injury

The Detroit Red Wings have some critical decisions to make in the coming weeks ahead of training camp, and with no General Manager yet in place, whoever is hired before the 2026/27 season will have their work cut out for them.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 28

Red Wings Trade Targets: Why a Connor Hellebuyck Homecoming Makes Sense

The Detroit Red Wings desperately cling to a narrow contention window that already may be on the verge of closing with the potential loss of captain Dylan Larkin looming, and if the franchise wants to avoid further perpetuated mediocrity or a full-scale teardown, they'll eventually need to make a big move to change their fortunes.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / August 26

The Red Wings Must Trade Larkin. Someone Do Something

Here’s where things stand with Dylan Larkin right now: absolutely nowhere. The whole situation is frozen, and it’s getting weirder the longer it drags on.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 26

Red Wings to Have 17 National Broadcasts for 2026-27 Season

The Detroit Red Wings will have plenty of opportunities to showcase themselves on the national stage during the 2026-27 season. Detroit’s 2026-27 schedule features 17 nationally televised games, giving fans across the country several chances to watch the Red Wings outside of their usual regional broadcasts.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 26

The Most Intriguing Name in Red Wings' Expansive GM Search

With less than a month to go until the official start of training camp and the NHL preseason, the Detroit Red Wings have still yet to name their new general manager, who will be tasked with filling the shoes of Steve Yzerman after he stepped down from his post last month.

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / August 26

Analyst says Larkin needs to 'come around' on Canadiens trade

Dylan Larkin is believed to be open to a trade to the Minnesota Wild, but any potential move has hit a standstill with the Detroit Red Wings still without a general manager.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 25

Detroit Red Wings Prospect Pool Takes Major Leap After 2026 NHL Draft

The Detroit Red Wings have had a very quiet summer, without any major upgrades in arguably the NHL's toughest division. The belief among many fans is that this team will struggle to break its 10-year Stanley Cup Playoffs drought in 2026/27.

Simon Edvinsson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Red Wings Ripped For Stalled Edvinsson Contract Talks: It’s A Bad Look

With training camp just a month away, the Detroit Red Wings are really starting to look like a disorganized mess. The latest evidence comes from defenseman Simon Edvinsson‘s agent, who says they can’t even figure out who they’re supposed to talk to about a contract extension.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 24

Red Wings Hot Takes That Get Progressively Hotter

Is there a more volatile team right now than the Red Wings? Hell, has there been a more volatile team in the league in the past three years? The Red Wings recent history of being unpredictable has become predictable.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Red Wings Need to Weaponize Surplus Cap Space

When the Detroit Red Wings appoint their next general manager, the new hire will have their hands full right away. The Dylan Larkin situation needs to be sorted out, Simon Edvinsson needs a new contract, and a contract extension pitch should be made to Alex DeBrincat.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

Host Suggests Dicey Blockbuster Trade Between Red Wings and Ducks

If the Detroit Red Wings have trouble trading Dylan Larkin, and the Anaheim Ducks can’t come to an agreement with Cutter Gauthier, is there a possible fit between these two teams that would make sense for a blockbuster trade?

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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.

Pavel Datsyuk News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

Red Wings’ Legend Pavel Datsyuk Was Worth the Hype & Much More

We’re in the dog days of the NHL offseason. Thus, when former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Chad Johnson praises Pavel Datsyuk, it becomes a major talking point in hockey spaces.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg reportedly a candidate for Red Wings GM job

The NHL’s Detroit Red Wings are searching for a general manager. One of the potential candidates is already in Detroit but in a different league.

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Detroit Red Wings Season Preview

The Detroit Red Wings enter the 2026–27 season aiming to end a 10-year playoff drought. The Red Wings were able to add some scoring help by signing Viktor Arvidsson at the start of free agency, but they lost Patrick Kane.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Red Wings Top Prospects & Their NHL ETAs

Earlier this summer, I published my top 25 rankings for Detroit Red Wings prospects. There was quite a bit of turnover from the preseason rankings, with several players departing and a new draft class coming in.

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Red Wings Make Trade for Intriguing 23-Year-Old Forward

The Detroit Red Wings acquired forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators on Thursday in a deal that brings a sizable college prospect into the organization for future considerations.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 20

NHL Rumors: Dylan Larkin holdout is unlikely; Capitals are looking to extend two forwards who will be RFAs after season

Despite the ongoing uncertainty with no general manager in place in Detroit and Simon Edvinsson still unsigned, it’s looking more and more like Dylan Larkin will be in the lineup when the puck drops.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Why hasn't Dylan Larkin been traded yet?

One of the biggest talking points this offseason has been whether the Detroit Red Wings will move on from the Dylan Larkin era.

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Dylan Larkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Unlikely To Be Traded Before Season

According to Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now, there is growing confidence around the league of what many already believed to be true: that the Detroit Red Wings will be unable to fulfill Dylan Larkin‘s trade request, especially without a General Manager.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / August 17

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Bargain Free Agents

From Max Bultman of The Athletic (mailbag): Safe to say, the Detroit Red Wings’ offseason has not gone as planned. With Steve Yzerman now in a different position, the search remains on for a new General Manager.

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 17

Simon Edvinsson’s Contract Talks On Hold Until Red Wings Find New GM

Although it appears acting GM Shawn Horcoff has some room to work when it comes to trying to add to Detroit’s roster, he isn’t working on their biggest

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

Report: Red Wings hire search firm to find next general manager

Hockeytown is using an outside source to find the new person to run their hockey operations department.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 29

Patrick Kane's Blackhawks return must be more than a homecoming story

Patrick Kane is back where his NHL career began, and nobody needs to pretend the reunion is anything short of fascinating.

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Steve Yzerman News / Yardbarker / July 15

Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed change for Red Wings

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed leadership change for Red Wings

Former center/forward Steve Yzerman won three Stanley Cups in 22 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings (1983-2006), but he wasn't cut out to salvage hockey in Motown.

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

Trevor Zegras' new contract with Flyers sign of rising salaries in NHL

Jason Robertson has quietly taken control of the Stars' future

Patrick Kane could be down to two teams, but how much will he help?

Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams

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