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What Red Wings Fans Can Look Forward to in 2025-26

I’d be lying to you if I said Detroit was going to be the most exciting team in the NHL next year. From this year to last, there aren’t a ton of major differences to look forward to on the roster.

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Patrick Kane Desperate to Make 2026 Olympics: The One Thing That's Missing'

Patrick Kane has done it all in the NHL, but now he's opened up on his bid for the Olympics and why it's the one thing he's missing in his career. Patrick Kane has been a superstar in the National Hockey League for quite some time, becoming who many would say is the greatest US born NHL player in the history of the league.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / August 27

Red Wings Veteran Hoping for One Final Olympics Appearance

For Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane, the 2026 Winters Olympics are likely his last opportunity. The veteran winger has never captured a gold medal at the Olympics, and it’s the one major victory that’s eluded him during his Hall of Fame NHL career.

Patrick Kane News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Red Wings' Patrick Kane Names 'Cherry On Top' Goal Before 2025-26 Season

Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane has won the Stanley Cup three times—all of them as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks—and collected nearly every individual honor in hockey, but he is still chasing one big prize.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Red Wings Season Preview: Goalies

There is a sense of disappointment looming over the Detroit Red Wings this offseason due because the organization was not able to make a big splash in free agency or a blockbuster trade.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 26

Dylan Larkin Looking For his Version of Sergei Fedorov

The Detroit Red Wings recently announced that they will retire Sergei Fedorov’s jersey in January of next year. Fedorov was one of the critical members of the 1997 and 1998 Red Wings teams that won back-to-back Stanley Cups.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Red Wings Need to Break Through With Dylan Larkin Still in His Prime

The clock is ticking, not on Dylan Larkin’s career, but every player has their prime years, when experience, confidence, and physical ability intersect, and for the Detroit Red Wings’ captain, that time is now.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 25

Detroit Red Wings With the Most Trade Value

We all want Detroit to be active on the trade market. I think a lot of the fan base is looking around the league right now at the names being floated and saying, “yes, Detroit should want them,” or “no, Detroit shouldn’t want them”.

Sergei Fedorov News / Total Apex Sports / August 24

Detroit Red Wings Announce Retirement Of Sergei Fedorov’s Jersey

The moment hockey fans have been anticipating for years is finally here. On January 12, 2026, the Detroit Red Wings will retire Sergei Fedorov’s iconic No.

Sergei Fedorov News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

What if Sergei Fedorov Re-Signed With the Red Wings Instead of the Ducks in 2003?

When the Detroit Red Wings announced that they are retiring Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91, countless memories came flooding back to the collective consciousness of Hockeytown.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

Will Red Wings finally return to playoffs?

The Red Wings haven’t made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season and are hoping to break their nine-year drought this year. They came close to snapping the streak in 2023-24, finishing fifth in the Atlantic Division with 91 points, but took a step back last season, falling to sixth in the division and 86 points.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 20

Top 10 Red Wings Prospects

Detroit is finally getting out of the “high draft pick” phase of the rebuild. With that, it’s a good time to review the upcoming core that they have put together with their slew of picks.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Red Wings 2025-26 Season Preview: Defense

Now that we are in the back half of August, NHL preseason hockey is just a month away. With just a few weeks left until training camp opens up, all 32 teams are finishing their offseason to-do lists and preparing for what the 2025-26 season has in store.

Sergei Fedorov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Explaining the significance of Red Wings' long-overdue honor for Sergei Fedorov

As much as Fedorov has earned the honor, it marked a significant shift in attitude from the organization toward the former Russian star.

Red Wings set to finally honor franchise legend Sergei Fedorov

Top 10 Sergei Fedorov moments as a Red Wing

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Sergei Fedorov News / Field Level Media / August 19

Red Wings to retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91

The Detroit Red Wings will retire the No. 91 worn by Hockey Hall of Fame member Sergei Fedorov on Jan. 12, 2026, prior to the team's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / August 19

Red Wings Retiring Franchise Legend’s Number

The Detroit Red Wings are set to add another number and historic name to the organization’s long list of retired numbers. The franchise was a powerhouse in the NHL during the 1990s and 2000s as their team collected multiple Stanley Cup championships and became a dynastic force that lasted nearly 25 years.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / August 19

Red Wings set to finally honor franchise legend Sergei Fedorov

It's been a while since Red Wings fans have truly had something to celebrate. No matter what happens with the current team this season, that will change come Jan. 12, 2026.

The significance of Red Wings' overdue honor for Sergei Fedorov

Blue Jackets sign former first-round pick to professional tryout

NHL announces preseason schedule

44 players invited to USA's men’s Olympic hockey orientation camp

Five most improved NHL teams heading into the 2025-26 season

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

Morning Notes: Red Wings, Stenberg, Funck

The biggest training camp storyline for the Red Wings will be who begins the season as their top line left wing next to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 17

Detroit Red Wings top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to contend in the 2025-26 season. Detroit has a good young core in place already. Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider are already stars.

Aaron Ekblad News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16

Red Wings Pushed Hard for Ekblad With Huge UFA Offer

The Detroit Red Wings were reportedly willing to make a significant offer to Aaron Ekblad this summer, but the two-time Stanley Cup champion ultimately re-signed with the Florida Panthers on a discount deal for $6.1 million per season.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Red Wings Almost Landed Panthers Star in Blockbuster Move

As the Detroit Red Wings try to build a roster to break the long playoff drought, it seems that the front office has been active this summer. While the Red Wings haven't landed anything wild, the team has at least been trying.

Travis Hamonic News / Daily Faceoff / August 15

Red Wings sign Travis Harmonic to one-year, $1 million contract

The Detroit Red Wings announced Friday they signed defenseman Travis Hamonic to a one-year, $1 million contract though the 2025-26 season. The 34-year-old Hamonic played 59 games with the Ottawa Senators in 2024-25, scoring one goal and recording six assists for seven points, averaging 17:04 of ice time per game.