Red Wings Offseason Blueprint for 2026: Larkin Trade, Free Agents & More Tony Wolak | June 16, 2026 I had my offseason blueprint for the Detroit Red Wings written out, staged, and ready to go … and then Dylan Larkin’s trade request blew it up. After taking some…
Expect the Red Wings to Remain Aggressive This Offseason Tony Wolak | June 11, 2026 When it was announced that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade from his hometown team, it certainly caught the hockey community off guard and left many wondering…
Evaluating 9 Trade Offers for Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Tony Wolak | June 10, 2026 On Monday, Detroit Red Wings beat writer Helene St. James reported that there are three teams on Dylan Larkin’s trade list, which are believed to be the Minnesota Wild, Vegas…
How the Red Wings Should Manage Dylan Larkin’s Trade Request Tony Wolak | June 8, 2026 The Detroit Red Wings never wanted to find themselves in this position. Franchise-altering decisions made this offseason were supposed to be about adding, not subtracting. Yet, here they are. Suddenly,…
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…
