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09/10/2026

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas discuss many topics as "32 Thoughts" returns from its summer break today, and at the 33:22 mark, Friedman discusses the Detroit Red Wings' GM search.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas discuss many topics as “32 Thoughts” returns from its summer break today, and at the 33:22 mark, Friedman discusses the Detroit Re…

09/10/2026

The Anaheim Ducks are going to terminate the contract of 35-year-old power forward Chris Kreider today, and you'd think that the 6'3," 231-pound might fit the Red Wings' needs in terms of adding both secondary scoring and physicality. Detroit Hockey Now's Bob Duff is here to suggest otherwise:

The Anaheim Ducks are going to terminate the contract of 35-year-old power forward Chris Kreider today, and you’d think that the 6’3,” 231-pound might fit the Red Wings’ nee…

09/10/2026

ESPN's Ryan S. Clark and Kristen Shilton discuss "burning questions" for all 32 NHL teams this morning, and their take on the Red Wings' most pressing issue is no surprise:

ESPN’s Ryan S. Clark and Kristen Shilton discuss “burning questions” for all 32 NHL teams this morning, and their take on the Red Wings’ most pressing issue is no surprise: …

09/10/2026

Video: Marek, Pagnotta discuss the Red Wings’ managerial search and more on ‘The Sheet’

"The Sheet's" Jeff Marek and the Fourth Period's David Pagnotta discuss the Red Wings' GM search, Simon Edvinsson's re-signing, Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin's respective situations and more over the course of a 13:37 clip from Daily Faceoff:

“The Sheet’s” Jeff Marek and the Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta discuss the Red Wings’ GM search, Simon Edvinsson’s re-signing, Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin& #…

09/10/2026

EliteProspects' Kareem Elshafey was tasked with compiling a list of 10 NHL prospects who Elshafey believes will make an impact with their respective NHL teams this upcoming season, and the final prospect on his list will likely play for the Red Wings this fall:

EliteProspects’ Kareem Elshafey was tasked with compiling a list of 10 NHL prospects who Elshafey believes will make an impact with their respective NHL teams this upcoming season, and the fi…

09/10/2026

ESPN’s Barry Melrose passes away at 70, leaves a lasting legacy with Red Wings ties

Long-time NHL analyst Barry Melrose has passed away at 70 years of age. If you grew up in the 90's or 00's, Melrose and John Buccigross were welcome sights on ESPN's NHL broadcasts and the "NHL 2Night," the highlight show that was a lifeline for hockey fans across the United States. Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who was a beloved, longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, died Wednesday, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy....

Long-time NHL analyst Barry Melrose has passed away at 70 years of age. If you grew up in the 90’s or 00’s, Melrose and John Buccigross were welcome sights on ESPN’s NHL broadcast…

09/09/2026

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski offers this regarding Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat's views on one Dylan Larkin:

ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski offers this regarding Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat’s views on one Dylan Larkin: “He makes our team better and I’m more than happy to have him as a …

09/09/2026

According to Octopus Thrower’s Jake Rivard, interim Red Wings GM Shawn Horcoff will not be considered as Steve Yzerman’s permanent successor as the GM and/or director of hockey operatio…

09/09/2026

Late yesterday evening, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin offered a set of comments from Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat , made during the NHL’s Player Media Tour in Las Vegas (DeBrincat als…

09/09/2026

From the NHLPA: NHLPA GOALS & DREAMS AND CLARK PARK COALITION TO CELEBRATE FORMER NHLPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB GOODENOW’S LEGACY … NHLPA Goals & Dreams to unveil a meaningful contribution s…