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From the moment the Detroit Red Wings made Simon Edvinsson the sixth selection in the 2021 draft, it was clear the towering defenseman would be an important part of the organization’s long-term plan.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 11

Red Wings: Comparing Sandin-Pellikka vs. Rookie Seider and Edvinsson

Sandin-Pellikka might be the most hyped Red Wings prospect in years. The dynamic defenceman is likely to be playing top-four minutes right away with Simon Edvinsson.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Red Wings News & Rumors: Edvinsson, van Riemsdyk, Danielson & More

Only two preseason games remain before the Detroit Red Wings kick off the 2025-26 season in earnest. While the Red Wings wrap up their preseason schedule, get caught up on the latest team news and rumors, including notable returns, contract extension comparables, and more.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Red Wings News & Rumors: Edvinsson, Bear, Trade Target & More

With training camp opening up Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings have finally reached the 2025-26 season. Once again, the franchise has the opportunity to end the playoff drought and return to the postseason – a great story for the centennial season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson out several weeks with lower-body injury

Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced Wednesday that defenseman Simon Edvinsson has a lower-body injury and will miss the next few weeks.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 23

An Early Look at Simon Edvinsson’s Next Contract

For a team in desperate need of a top-four defenceman, the Red Wings were fortunate that Simon Edvinsson became that right away this past season. The first rounder in 2021 drew comparisons to another Yzerman pick, Moritz Seider, nearly right away.

Calgary Flames News / Yardbarker / May 2

One move for every NHL team that missed the playoffs

Here is one move for each franchise that would help it either get back to playoff contention, move closer to playoff contention or at least help it achieve other objectives.

Norris Trophy breakdown: Will Cale Makar come out on top?

Is Mike Sullivan the right hire for the Rangers?

Maple Leafs nearly made disastrous roster mistake before series-clinching win

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish

The Detroit Red Wings held off a third-period comeback attempt by the New Jersey Devils to earn a 5-2 win.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Brady Tkachuk's dad reacts to son's behavior vs. Red Wings

Brady Tkachuk's father reacts to son's behavior at Senators-Red Wings

Brady Tkachuk’s decision to drop the gloves may have changed more than just the momentum of the game.

Senators jump ahead early, fend off Red Wings' rally

Can all seven get in? Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make the playoffs

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / March 4

How Edvinsson-Johansson Ended Up With a 4-Minute Shift

Defensive pair Simon Edvinsson and Albert Johansson were at their best and worst simultaneously at the end of the second period when the Detroit Red Wings were hemmed in their own zone for more than four minutes.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / March 5

Red Wings Postgame: ‘Breathing Through Your Eyelids’

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / March 2

Red Wings Notebook: Distraught Edvinsson Has Little to Say

The Detroit Red Wings were convinced that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Justin Danforth was guilty of a high stick on Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson en route to scoring the winning goal in Saturday’s Stadium Series game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Watch: Blue Jackets take Stadium Series game on controversial goal

Watch: Blue Jackets take Stadium Series game thanks to controversial goal

The Columbus Blue Jackets not only had a chance to host their first outdoor game on Saturday in the 2025 Stadium Series, it was also a massive game against the Detroit Red Wings with major playoff implications.

Alex Ovechkin within 10 goals of tying Wayne Gretzky's record

Watch: Islanders goalie credited with first career goal

Watch: Blue Jackets offense explodes in second period vs. Red Wings

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 26

Grand Rapids Griffins Emerging From Slump

The Grand Rapids Griffins are starting to dig themselves out of a hole with a 3-2-1 record in their last six games. A 6-4 win against the Texas Stars (Dallas Stars) on Tuesday put the Griffins back in second place in the AHL’s Central Division, two points behind the first-place Milwaukee Admirals (Nashville Predators).

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 25

Simon Edvinsson's two goals push Red Wings past Wild

Simon Edvinsson scored a pair of goals, including the go-ahead goal with 8:25 remaining, to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / December 26

Major Red Wings HC decision shouldn't be a shocker

The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday fired head coach Derek Lalonde following a 13-17-4 start to the season, including a stretch of nine losses in their past 12 games.

Four HCs that could be on hot seat

Did a Canadiens staffer decide to pull RW Patrik Laine from Monday's game?

Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews believed to have reached compromise on health

Chris Tanev turns heads with remarks about his time with Toronto

Leafs, Habs linked in 'rare' trade

Former assistant GM offers huge trade proposal involving Canucks' J.T. Miller

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23

Red Wings place former sixth overall pick on IR

Prior to Monday's game, the Red Wings placed defenseman Simon Edvinsson on injured reserve due to an upper-body issue.

Penguins place former first-round pick on IR

Jets recall defenseman ahead of Maple Leafs matchup

Blue Jackets recall top defensive prospect for NHL debut

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The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Red Wings’ Options for Replacing Simon Edvinsson

On Wednesday night, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson sustained an upper-body injury and left the game. He did not return. While the Red Wings were able to piece together defensive pairs for the rest of the contest, they clearly missed Edvinsson.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 19