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The Detroit Red Wings are welcoming a couple of forwards back into their lineup. On Tuesday, the Red Wings announced that they have activated center Marco Kasper and winger Mason Appleton off of injured reserve.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Red Wings: Detroit expecting 2 injury reinforcements on road trip

The Detroit Red Wings could receive a timely boost to their lineup as two injured forwards near their returns. Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton are both expected to rejoin the team at some point during its upcoming four-game road trip, giving head coach Todd McLellan additional options as Detroit continues its season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Red Wings’ Kasper, Appleton out week-to-week; Compher out day-to-day

The Detroit Red Wings have had a tumultuous start to their season, and now they’re dealing with multiple injuries up front. Red Wings forward Marco Kasper will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, while forward Mason Appleton will be out week-to-week with an undisclosed injury.

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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?

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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 1

Three Keys to the Red Wings Making the Postseason

Every Red Wings fan is probably in agreement that the team should be writing off the season and aiming to get a superstar through the draft. Though, I’d be lying if I said I or the rest of the fanbase had any interest in going another offseason without watching the Red Wings make the playoffs.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 27

Marco Kasper Identifies What Red Wings Must Fix Before Opening Night

The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena, 4-2. The team looked decent, but there are things they need to clean up.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 2

Red Wings Need Marco Kasper to Take a Major Step Forward This Season

The Detroit Red Wings forward Marco Kasper will be entering his third season with the team, and it is going to be a very crucial season for the 22-year-old, who is coming off a disappointing season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / August 14

Red Wings Need Marco Kasper to Answer a Major Question in 2026-27

Two very different versions of Marco Kasper have been witnessed by the Detroit Red Wings. Two seasons, two distinctly different outcomes. Now, the task is to see which one is the real one they can expect to see in the future, because that really matters.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Trade Could Unlock Marco Kasper’s Breakout

When the Detroit Red Wings eventually/probably/maybe trade Dylan Larkin, much of the attention will understandably focus on the return package, whether that’s NHL-ready players, prospects, and/or draft picks. Flying under the radar a bit is the downstream impact on the rest of the Red Wings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Eight NHL players who had a disappointing 2025-26 season

The 2025-26 NHL regular season is winding down. For many players, it’s been quite the success, but some have failed to live up to expectations. Which NHLers have had the most disappointing seasons, and do any have bounce-back potential for the 2026-27 campaign?

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Red Wings aren't all-in enough, and it could cost them a playoff spot

The Detroit Red Wings have been plugging along in a rebuild for nearly 10 years.

Red Wings continue to slide in playoff race

Who should be the starting goaltender for the Canadiens come playoff time?

2026 NHL Draft: Top 10 NCAA players you need to know

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Red Wings’ Marco Kasper snaps long drought in big win vs. Sharks

Marco Kasper played an important role in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. He ended a 37-game goal drought and helped set up the tying goal that led to a comeback victory.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / January 15

Marco Kasper Stinks; Here’s How To Fix It

Sorry for the blunt title, but at least you can’t call it clickbait. Marco Kasper has had a season that defies a sophomore slump. About a month ago, I made a piece about Marco Kasper talking about how players of his archetype usually don’t have a sophomore slump, at least not like his.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 21

Marco Kasper’s Sophomore Slump: A Deeper Analysis

Just a year ago, this was the start of the Kasper hype train. Marco Kasper, the former first-round pick of the Red Wings, made his NHL debut last season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 5, 2025

Four second-year NHL players destined for breakout seasons

Which second-year players are on the rise and poised for a breakout year? Let's take a look at four names.

10-year NHL veteran announces retirement

Flyers acquire Tucker Robertson from Kraken for Jon-Randall Avon

Breaking down the six remaining NHL restricted free agents

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

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

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / July 29, 2025

Is Marco Kasper the Future 1C the Detroit Red Wings Have Waited For?

It’s been a long time since the Detroit Red Wings had a true number-one center in their prime, one who could control all three zones, drive play, and be the heartbeat of a contender.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12, 2025

Top Red Wings rookie vocal after avoiding elimination in Lightning win

Detroit Red Wings rookie Marco Kasper has certainly impressed in his first NHL season. The former eighth-overall pick made his NHL debut in 2023, but an injury limited him to one game.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 31, 2025

Red Wings’ Marco Kasper Deserves Calder Consideration

The 2024-25 season has been an up and down affair for the Detroit Red Wings. Though they still find themselves within striking distance of a playoff spot, their general inconsistency as well as strength of schedule makes it hard to believe that their playoff pursuit will be successful.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18, 2025