Detroit Red Wings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumours: Detroit Red Wings Might Not Be Done

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re at the Fourth of July and the free agent fireworks have somewhat died down. However, are still plenty of things to talk about when it comes to rosters.

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The Quiz of the Day

Red Wings forward announces retirement in surprising move

His decision to call it quits seems to come surprisingly early into his career.

Longtime Red Wings captain Alex Delvecchio passes away at age 93

Patrick Kane set to play 19th season after signing one-year deal

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Steve Yzerman News / House of Hockey / July 3

Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman Hints At Tampering In Recent Comments On Free Agency

Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings didn't land a big name in free agency, and now the veteran GM has hinted at tampering after free agency chaos. Since July 1st, free agency and trades in the NHL have been chaotic, and with so many players swapping teams or signing new deals, it's become truly hard to keep up with.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Grading Patrick Kane’s $3 million Red Wings contract extension

The Detroit Red Wings just missed out on a playoff spot this past season, but have brought back one of their key contributors from last year in NHL Free Agency.

Joe Thornton News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Remembering Red Wings Great Alex Delvecchio

When you think of iconic lines in Detroit Red Wings history, the first ones that come to mind are the “Grind Line” and the “Production Line”. The younger

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Red Wings 2025-26 roster projection 1.0

Detroit took a conservative approach with this year’s free-agent class — one that was thin to begin with and lost several marquee names before the July 1 kickoff.

Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Five worst signings from the first day of NHL free agency

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz

Mason Appleton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Red Wings sign longtime former Jets center

He has emerged as a reliable utility forward over the course of his time in the NHL.

Patrick Kane set to play 19th season after signing one-year deal

Five worst signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The 'Teams with the most points in an NHL season' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Red Wings sign Mason Appleton to two-year contract

The Detroit Red Wings continued adding on the second day of NHL Free Agency, bringing back a familiar face to hockey fans in Michigan, as center Mason

Elmer Soderblom News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Detroit Red Wings Sign Elmer Soderblom to 2-Year Deal

The Detroit Red Wings have signed Elmer Soderblom to a 2-year contract with an annual average value (AAV) of $1.125 million, according to the team. The 23-year-old winger appeared in 26 games for the Red Wings during the 2024-25 season, registering four goals and 11 points.

Elmer Soderblom News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Red Wings re-sign Elmer Soderblom to two-year contract

One of the largest players in the NHL has signed a nice little deal. On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that the team has re-signed forward Elmer Soderblom to a two-year contract.

John Leonard News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Detroit Red Wings Sign John Leonard

The Detroit Red Wings signed forward John Leonard to a one-year, two-way contract with a $775K AAV. Leonard was a sought-after free agent after a great season with the Charlotte Checkers.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Detroit Red Wings Wrap Up Busy First Day of Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings acquired a goalie in John Gibson, from the Anaheim Ducks before the beginning of the NHL’s free agency period. The Red Wings sent goalie Petr Mrazek, a second-round pick, and a fourth-round pick to the Ducks in this trade.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Meet the Red Wings’ 2025 NHL Draft Class

With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft fully behind us and the offseason in full swing, Detroit Red Wings general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman and his staff had a busy weekend in Los Angeles.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / July 1

Hall of Famer, 3-time Cup winner Alex Delvecchio dies at 93

Alex Delvecchio, who won three Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings and was enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame, died Tuesday. He was 93. A Red Wings spokesperson and a statement from the family said Delvecchio died peacefully at his home in Rochester, Mich.

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The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Red Wings Sign James van Riemsdyk to 1-Year Contract

The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year contract with a $1 million cap hit. van Riemsdyk is a 36-year-old veteran winger with 16 seasons of NHL experience.

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Hockey World Mourns the Loss of Red Wings Legend Alex Delvecchio

The hockey world is mourning the passing of one of its most respected legends. Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio died peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 93.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Alex Delvecchio passes away at 93

One of the best players in the history of the game is no longer with us. The Detroit Red Wings announced that Hockey Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio died peacefully on Tuesday at the age of 93.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Red Wings says goodbye to Alex Delvecchio

The Detroit Red Wings took time away from their NHL Draft exploits to pay homage to one of their fallen legends. On Tuesday, former player Alex Delvecchio passed away at the age of 93.

Detroit Red Wings News / Blade of Steel / July 1

Devastating News as the Detroit Red Wings and Hockey World Mourn the Loss of 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion

The Detroit Red Wings made a very sad announcement today, revealing that three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio has passed away at the age of 93.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Longtime Red Wings captain Alex Delvecchio passes away at age 93

In sorrowful news, the Detroit Red Wings announced that longtime captain and Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio has passed away at the age of 93.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Detroit Red Wings Sign James van Riemsdyk

The Detroit Red Wings signed veteran left-winger James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $1 million contract. van Riemsdyk is 36 years old and is coming off a season where he scored 16 goals and added 20 assists in 71 games played for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Former 36-Goal Scorer Signs With the Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are adding offence to their roster for the new season. James van Riemsdyk has signed a one-year contract worth $1 million. Van Riemsdyk, a 16-year veteran, joins his fifth team with his latest contract.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Red Wings re-sign Patrick Kane to one-year, $3 million extension

The Detroit Red Wings announced Monday the team and forward Patrick Kane have signed a one-year, $3 million contract extension that will keep him with the Red Wings through the 2025-26 season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Red Wings sign Jonatan Berggren to one-year, $1.825 million contract

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that that they’ve re-signed winger Jonatan Berggren to a one-year, $1.825 million contract. Berggren was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1st after the conclusion of his one-year, $825,000 contract, and he did have arbitration rights as a free agent for the first time.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Red Wings Trade Tarasenko to the Wild for Future Considerations

The Detroit Red Wings have traded veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for “future considerations.” The move, likely done so that the Red Wings could move off of Tarasenko’s contract, will create some cap flexibility and open a roster spot for the Red Wings headed into free agency on Tuesday.