Ranking the Red Wings’ 2026 Offseason Priorities: Detroit’s Needs & Targets Tony Wolak | May 27, 2026 At their end-of-year press conference, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Todd McLellan outlined what they want to see from the team heading into next season: Given…
Red Wings Contract Projections for Simon Edvinsson & Other RFAs Tony Wolak | May 18, 2026 This offseason, the Detroit Red Wings only have one critical restricted free agent: Simon Edvinsson. Otherwise, things should be relatively straightforward for Steve Yzerman and company with regard to RFAs.…
Analyzing the Red Wings’ Organizational Depth Heading Into 2026-27 Tony Wolak | May 12, 2026 Change is coming for the Detroit Red Wings. There’s no doubt about that. But before Steve Yzerman makes any decisions on how to adjust the roster, it’s important that a…
Red Wings 360-Degree Organizational Audit Following 2025-26 Collapse Tony Wolak | May 5, 2026 During his end-of-year press conference, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman made it clear that the organization needs to be audited – the results simply weren’t good enough. “I…
Red Wings Face Franchise-Defining Offseason After Collapse Tony Wolak | April 9, 2026 After yet another loss—albeit a shootout loss—the Detroit Red Wings find themselves with their backs against the wall with four games remaining. There is absolutely no margin for error at…
How the Red Wings Can Maximize David Perron in Return to Detroit Tony Wolak | March 13, 2026 When the Detroit Red Wings acquired David Perron at the trade deadline, they not only brought back a familiar face, but a central figure in team culture as well. The…
Red Wings Need to Accomplish These Objectives to Reach Playoffs Tony Wolak | January 2, 2026 For the last few years, the month of December has not been kind to the Detroit Red Wings. This has typically been the time of year when the team falls…
Red Wings Still Need to Add a Defenseman Tony Wolak | December 16, 2025 I’m sure many of you would have preferred to see the Detroit Red Wings acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes. But the organization was unwilling to part with the equivalent of…
5 Most Overrated NHL General Managers for 2025-26 Mike Fink | August 26, 2025 Building a Stanley Cup contender starts at the top. Ownership might not build the roster, but a general manager (GM) does. Bill Zito’s work with the Florida Panthers turned a…
Grading the Red Wings’ 2025 Offseason Jordan Orth | July 29, 2025 With the dust settling on the busy part of the 2025 NHL offseason, the Detroit Red Wings and general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman stayed the course for the most part…
Red Wings Ready to Capitalize on Rising Salary Cap Tony Wolak | February 3, 2025 The Detroit Red Wings received some encouraging news on Friday when the NHL and NHLPA jointly announced salary cap projections for the next three seasons. This is a significant jump…
Red Wings Finally Make Bold Move: Lalonde Out, McLellan In as Detroit Seeks Fresh Start Tony Wolak | December 26, 2024 On Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had relieved head coach Derek Lalonde of his duties. Lalonde finished his tenure in Detroit—his first head coaching gig at the…
