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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Red Wings earn solid grade for contract efficiency

This week, The Athletic released its 2026-27 NHL contract efficiency list. Every year, author and analyst Dom Luszczyszyn uses his advanced analytics model to g

Why the Red Wings play "Don't Stop Believin'" when they win

Chances are, if you ever say "just a city boy", a Detroit Red Wings fan will respond with "born and raised in south Detroit!". The Journey hit song is known for

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The first 3 moves the next Red Wings GM needs to make

There's no shortage of work to be done with the Detroit Red Wings, but some steps are more important than others. It goes without saying that the new general ma

Red Wings mired in middle until direction is decided

The Detroit Red Wings are at a key juncture in their direction. But until they figure out what they want to do, they're in one of the worst situations in the NH

These are the worst moves of Steve Yzerman's time with the Red Wings

Everything to do with Sebastian Cossa, giving away Jake Walman and a lack of aggression on the trade market were ultimately Yzerman’s undoing as GM.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Red Wings sign Carter Gylander to one-year contract

Gylander has been a solid netminder in Detroit’s minor-league ranks, but has yet to reach the NHL.

Red Wings eyeing youth movement

The Detroit Red Wings are entering a pivotal offseason, and the direction of the franchise is becoming harder to ignore. With veteran players aging out of key

Red Wings defenseman named one of the best contracts in the NHL

Every year, The Athletic releases its ten best and worst contracts in the NHL. In the past, names like Detroit Red WIngs defenseman Ben Chiarot or forward Justi

The 3 general manager candidates the Red Wings need to avoid at all costs

The Detroit Red Wings have a lot of ground to cover before puck drop. Between Dylan Larkin's trade request and Simon Edvinsson's pending contract, there's no s

Red Wings receive good news on the Alex DeBrincat front

This has been one of the toughest Detroit Red Wings offseasons in recent memory. It goes without saying that the next general manager has a lot of work to do b

Monday, July 27, 2026
Insider reveals Red Wings nearly signed top free agent

The Detroit Red Wings, according to Ansar Khan of MLive, were on the finishing line with bringing back an old friend. In a recent article, Khan revealed that th

Why the Red Wings should enter another rebuild

The Detroit Red Wings are entering one of the most uncertain periods the franchise has faced in years. With Dylan Larkin reportedly wanting out, Steve Yzerman

Sunday, July 26, 2026
The man known as the "Perfect Human" could end up being the Red Wings' perfect GM

As the Detroit Red Wings search for a new General Manager for the 2026-27 season, there has been a lot of speculation that they will make an internal hire. One former captain makes the most sense.

Saturday, July 25, 2026
A warning for Detroit Red Wings fans on Tom Fitzgerald from a New Jersey Devils fan

Tom Fitzgerald took over as New Jersey Devils GM in 2020. and there were definitely some good times. However, his second chance can't be for a team in a position like the Detroit Red Wings.

Alex DeBrincat is the type of player the Red Wings should embrace and build around

With Dylan Larkin future in doubt, the Red Wings should look to Alex DeBrincat to be the next face of the franchise

'Frontrunner' revealed in Dylan Larkin's trade hopes from Red Wings

Detroit still has to get its front office in order.

Why Moritz Seider should be the next Red Wings captain

When Dylan Larkin requested a trade, the conversation around the Detroit Red Wings immediately shifted toward one question: who should wear the "C" next? Accor

Detroit's move from the Western Conference ruined its rivalries for good

The days of Fight Night at the Joe are long gone

Friday, July 24, 2026
Why the Original Six moniker doesn't matter much in today's NHL

For decades, being an Original Six franchise carried a level of prestige unlike anything else in professional sports. The Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Toro

Dylan Larkin overplayed his hand with the Red Wings

The Dylan Larkin fiasco with the Detroit Red Wings has nearly hit its breaking point. Between Steve Yzerman's resignation and Helene St. James confirming the fr

Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Red Wings are better off long term without Patrick Kane

When news that Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane planned to return to the Chicago Blackhawks hit, reactions were mixed. Some were distraught to see a top-s

Patrick Kane's time with the Red Wings has come to an end

Patrick Kane's return to the Chicago Blackhawks always felt like a possibility, but now it's official. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that the future H

Keeping Larkin as captain is biggest mistake Red Wings could make

The Detroit Red Wings would make a massive mistake by bringing back Dylan Larkin... as team captain next season.

NHL reporter confidently muses that Red Wings coach is on the hot seat

Reporting at a national level with the NHL is a tough job. You have to have a fundamental understanding of all 32 teams, where they're at, and what they plan on

Red Wings reporter doesn't think Dylan Larkin can 'walk back' trade request

The Dylan Larkin trade saga just got more difficult after Steve Yzerman stepped down as Detroit Red Wings general manager. Even so, team reporter Helene St. James doesn't believe Larkin can walk...

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
It sure sounds like a hated Red Wings rival wants to steal away Patrick Kane

The Detroit Red Wings let Patrick Kane hit free agency, and the rival Chicago Blackhawks sound completely on board to reunite with him.

How Steve Yzerman failed as general manager of the Red Wings

Shopping sprees to kick start Detroit’s rebuild were well intentioned, but consistently missed the mark to get the Red Wings back to the playoffs.

The biggest losers in the Detroit Red Wings breakup saga

Of all the losers in the breakup of the Detroit Red Wings leadership, these two players stand as the biggest losers. Here's why.

The closest thing the Red Wings have to a modern rival isn't enough

It feels like the Detroit Red Wings haven't had a good rival in decades. Sure, they had the Pittsburgh Penguins to contend with in the late 2000s. They've got a

This low-risk PTO target should be a priority for the Red Wings' next GM

The Red Wings' next general manager would be wise to consider signing this defenseman to a PTO.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
What Steve Yzerman did right as general manager of the Red Wings

The minute Steve Yzerman joined the front office, he masterfully went about purging a barren roster for draft assets and buy-low players.

Insider believes Red Wings will choose next captain regardless of Larkin's status

To no one's surprise, the Detroit Red Wings are looking forward to moving on from Dylan Larkin as captain. According to Ansar Khan of MLive, that decision may b

Monday, July 20, 2026
One decision by the next GM will determine the Red Wings' direction

The Red Wings' next GM will have a major decision to make with star forward Alex DeBrincat.

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin makes amusing move amid trade request, rumored destinations

Larkin is still waiting to see if he actually gets traded.

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Detroit Red Wings’ Top 10

The Red Wings are still trying to figure out where the franchise is going, but the team’s pipeline is one of the best in the NHL.

How the Yzerplan fell short for the Red Wings

This past Wednesday morning marked the end of an era in Hockeytown. After more than seven years as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman was

Dylan Larkin becoming biggest Red Wings villain in years

The Detroit Red Wings have a long list of villains throughout their storied history. From Tie Domi to Claude Lemieux, there's no shortage of villains to point f

Sunday, July 19, 2026
10 general manager candidates the Red Wings should consider

Before the Red Wings begin their search for a new general manager, one question will dominate the conversation: should Detroit promote from within or bring in a

5 upcoming games Red Wings fans should circle on their calendars

The Detroit Red Wings unveiled their schedule this week, with their home opener set to take place against the New York Rangers on October 2. This year, things a

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Red Wings could bring back a familiar face to run the show

The Detroit Red Wings could turn to a former rival executive to take over for Steve Yzerman.

Drafting Sebastian Cossa was a Steve Yzerman fumble

Steve Yzerman has done a lot of things right since taking over as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He rebuilt a struggling prospect pool, drafted franc

Friday, July 17, 2026
Timing for Red Wings GM change couldn’t have been worse

While the transition of Steve Yzerman out of the Detroit Red Wings GM role is much of a surprise, the timing couldn't have been worse.

The 3 best (and worst) moves of Steve Yzerman's tenure with the Red Wings

Steve Yzerman's tenure with the Detroit Red Wings will likely be remembered for two reasons: the beginning and the end. At the start of his tenure, Yzerman draf

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Why the Yzerplan failed in Detroit — and where the Red Wings go from here

After 10 years outside the playoffs, the Red Wings will need to pivot under a new GM.

How the Red Wings stack up against their home opener opponent

Between all the recent crazy news, the Detroit Red Wings revealed their home opener opponent. On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Red Wings will face off against th

Dylan Larkin trade from Red Wings update essentially doesn't care about Steve Yzerman

The captain and talented center still wants out.

Dylan Larkin should not participate in training camp with the Red Wings

If Dylan Larkin still hasn't been traded by the time training camp begins, the Detroit Red Wings will have one of the biggest decisions of the offseason waiting

Larkin burned too many bridges for Red Wings return

When news today broke out about Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman stepping down, everyone had the same first thought: "Does this mean Dylan Larkin

Three Red Wings defense prospects you may have forgotten about

Detroit's prospect pool is often headlined by names like Axel Sandin Pellikka, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Trey Augustine, and Carter Bear. But beyond the organiz

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Steve Yzerman left his Red Wings' successor a mess to clean up, starting with Dylan Larkin

Despite it being the middle of July, there is still a ton for the Detroit Red Wings to do before they can prepare for the 2026-27 season.

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