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Red Wings May Already Have Part of Their Dylan Larkin Answer

For weeks, the Detroit Red Wings have made young centers a priority in their Dylan Larkin trade talks. While those talks drag on and the club leans on what we called its one card left to play, one of the answers may already be wearing a Red Wings sweater.

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NHL Rumors: Frustration with Edvinsson and Larkin, and Top NHL Trade Board

TSN: The Detroit Red Wings still have a slight hope that they can re-sign RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson, but Darren Dreger doesn’t see that happening.

Carter Mazur News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 4

From Childhood Dream to NHL Reality: Carter Mazur's First Red Wings Goal Was 16 Years in Making

When Carter Mazur was eight years old, he knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up. While other children were dreaming about becoming firefighters, astronauts or police officers, Mazur had something else in mind.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Red Wings Recall Michal Postava; Place Albert Johansson On IR

The Detroit Red Wings announced they recalled netminder Michal Postava from the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL under emergency conditions. In a corresponding roster move, the Red Wings placed defenseman Albert Johansson on the injured reserve.

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Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Who will blink first in Red Wings, Larkin standoff?

Another day passes, and Dylan Larkin is a member of the Detroit Red Wings…though he doesn’t want to be. The Red Wings have suspended their former captain, as Larkin made it clear that he wasn’t going to play anymore for the Original Six franchise, trying to push Detroit’s hand in honoring his trade request.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Red Wings Notebook: 10 Early-Season Observations & Key Data Points

Through 16 games, the Detroit Red Wings sport a 7-6-3 record, which confusingly places them last in the Atlantic Division, but also 19th league-wide. The team has done a commendable job blocking out the noise from the Dylan Larkin trade request saga and Simon Edvinsson contract talks and rumors.

John Gibson News / Inside The Rink / November 4

Opinion: Are John Gibson’s Days Numbered in Detroit?

The Detroit Red Wings, as a franchise, are in an interesting situation. They have their former captain, Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade. He initially had a list of three teams, which expanded two more times and now sits at 10 teams.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Red Wings Have a Secret Weapon in the Dylan Larkin No-Trade List

Detroit has run out of names on Dylan Larkin’s approved list, but that doesn’t mean the Red Wings should stop making calls. If anything, the opposite is true.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 4

Red Wings' Michael Brandsegg-Nygård Is Becoming Much More Than a Physical Force

The Detroit Red Wings have been searching for a lot of answers this season, both on and off the ice. One of the answers that is becoming very clear is coming from a player who is still trying to establish himself in the National Hockey League.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Red Wings, Sabres Blockbuster Trade Idea Won’t Solve Larkin and Edvinsson Issue

The Dylan Larkin standoff in Detroit has reached a breaking point. The former Detroit Red Wings captain has refused to play, and the team has suspended him without pay.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Red Wings Have One Card Left in Dylan Larkin Standoff

Shawn Horcoff went to Dylan Larkin’s camp with a simple request this week, and he came back empty-handed. The Detroit Red Wings’ interim general manager

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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.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 4

Red Wings Rally Falls Short Against Lightning, Lose Key Player to Injury

The Detroit Red Wings showed some fight Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Unfortunately, they waited until the third period to do it. Playing their second game in as many nights, the Red Wings fell behind by two goals in the opening period and eventually suffered a 4-2 defeat at Benchmark International Arena.

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John Gibson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

John Gibson Exits Game With Lower-Body Injury

Red Wings goaltender John Gibson left tonight’s game against the Lightning with a lower-body injury and will not return, the team announced. Gibson allowed two goals on 11 shots while playing the entire first period, and it isn’t exactly clear when he was hurt.

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Red Wings’ John Gibson leaves game with lower-body injury

As if Hockeytown needs even more bad news. As the second period between the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning began Tuesday night, Red Wings goaltender John Gibson didn’t take the ice.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Red Wings ask Dylan Larkin to make another trade concession

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Michal Postava News / Inside The Rink / November 3

AHL: Griffins’ Postava Named Goalie of the Month for October 2026

The Grand Rapids Griffins ended October going 7-1-1-1, averaging 3.7 goals per game while allowing 2.4 goals per game. A big reason to their hot start to the season is their goaltending led by Michal Postava.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Red Wings’ Michael Brandsegg-Nygard boosts early Calder case with historic game-winner

The Detroit Red Wings earned a hard-fought divisional victory over the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night — and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard was the catalyst.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 3

Red Wings Strike Early in Third Period to Defeat Panthers 5-3

The Detroit Red Wings didn't waste much time taking control of Monday night's game against the Florida Panthers. After entering the third period tied at two, the Red Wings scored twice in a span of 45 seconds to take a two-goal lead before holding on for a 5-3 victory at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Dylan Larkin’s trade list is blocking a big Red Wings offer

The Detroit Red Wings may have already seen one of the strongest offers for Dylan Larkin, and they couldn’t do anything with it. NHL insider Chris Johnston said on his podcast on Monday that “I think the Buffalo Sabres made a pretty big offer at one point here in the last few weeks.” The problem wasn’t the price.

Emmitt Finnie News / Stadium Rant / November 3

Emmitt Finnie Will Be Detroit’s Next Legendary 7th Round Draft Pick; Advanced Metrics Show Why

The Detroit Red Wings have had a illustrious history in finding diamonds during the late-rounds of the NHL draft. The Russian Five were all drafted after the third round (with the exception of Slava Kozlav, drafted in the third).

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Red Wings must hold the line amid Dylan Larkin trade request

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay. Larkin informed the team that he would not report to the team or play for them until he was traded.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Red Wings pull away in 3rd to beat Panthers

Justin Faulk scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist, and Daniil Tarasov made 23 saves to beat his former team as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the host Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night in Sunrise.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 2

NHL Rumors: Simon Edvinsson and Nikita Kucherov

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Things seem to be status quo with the Detroit Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson. Pagnotta: “His mindset hasn’t changed. He’s, I think, he’s waiting for a trade more than anticipating Detroit coming to him, saying, “Fine, we’ll give you, you know, $77 million over, over seven years.” Doesn’t seem like, like that’s the case.

John Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Red Wings Recall John Leonard

Detroit’s forward group has been thinned out in recent weeks. Dylan Larkin is away from the team while waiting for a trade while Mason Appleton and Marco Kasper remain sidelined with injuries.

Shawn Horcoff News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Shawn Horcoff in unenviable position for first GM job

It’s been a difficult first month and change for Detroit Red Wings’ interim general manager Shawn Horcoff. Since he took over for Steve Yzerman in September,