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 Should Only Trade Sebastian Cossa for “Perfect Offer” Tony Wolak | May 20, 2026 When the Detroit Red Wings selected Sebastian Cossa in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, he was immediately anointed as the franchise’s goalie of the future. Five years…
100 Greatest Detroit Red Wings of All-Time Tony Wolak | May 19, 2026 Since 1926, the Detroit Red Wings franchise has produced countless memories across Michigan and the world – first as the Cougars, then Falcons, then, ultimately, the Red Wings starting in…
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.…
Every Stanley Cup Winner Since 1960 Tony Wolak | May 17, 2026 While nearly everything in the NHL has changed over the last 60+ years, the goal has remained the same. Raising Lord Stanley’s Cup remains the prime objective of each player…
Red Wings Must Adjust Draft Strategy With No First-Round Pick Tony Wolak | May 13, 2026 Over the past few years, it’s become evident that the Detroit Red Wings have a type when it comes to draft targets. “High compete,” “competes well,” and “pro style” are…
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’ Seider Deserving of Norris Trophy Votes Tony Wolak | April 27, 2026 It wasn’t too long ago when the Norris Trophy was synonymous with the Detroit Red Wings – and, more specifically, with Nicklas Lidstrom. From 1998 to 2012, Lidstrom was nominated…
Red Wings Player Grades: Who Thrived & Who Stumbled In 2025-26 Tony Wolak | April 22, 2026 Now that we’ve evaluated the Detroit Red Wings as a whole, we can turn to the individual performances. Some exceeded expectations, and others fell short. To evaluate the 2025-26 Red…
Detroit Red Wings 2025-26 Season Deep Dive: Progress Without Payoff Tony Wolak | April 20, 2026 I was hoping to write this Detroit Red Wings season deep dive later in the spring. But alas, here we are – the Red Wings failed to reach the postseason…
Top 5 Swedes in Detroit Red Wings History Tony Wolak | April 9, 2026 In 2024-25, the Detroit Red Wings suited up for two NHL contests in Sweden, marking the first time the franchise played regular-season games outside of North America. It was a…
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