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The trade market had come to a halt since free agency began a little over a week ago. But the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings broke the ice late Sunday night (July 9), with the Senators sending Michigan native Alex DeBrincat to the Red Wings in exchange for Dominik Kubalik, prospect Donovan Sebrango, and two draft

“Trust the Yzerplan.” It’s the mantra heard throughout Detroit Red Wings fandom since Apr. 19, 2019 when Steve Yzerman was officially named the team’s general manager (GM). “The Captain” was already a franchise legend – his number hangs in the rafters of Little Caesars Arena – and that day he returned to the organization to

The 2023 NHL Draft started as everyone anticipated, with Connor Bedard being selected first overall, but then it became a little chaotic with unanticipated picks being made. By the end of Day 2, the Detroit Red Wings had walked away with 11 new additions to their prospect pool: two goaltenders, five defensemen, two centers, and two wingers.

Detroit Red Wings general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman was active in free agency for the second year in a row, signing a plethora of players to short and long-term contracts. Surprisingly, even with a defense corps consisting of Moritz Seider, Ben Chiarot, Jake Walman, Olli Maatta, and Gustav Lindstrom, he still felt the need to

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Arizona Coyotes the closest to signing defenseman Matt Dumba? Or, are the San Jose Sharks in the mix as well for the UFA? Meanwhile, is there anything to the chatter that the Edmonton Oilers might be a landing spot for Filip Zadina once his contract is terminated by

Alex DeBrincat is on the trade block. The star forward and restricted free agent (RFA) has struggled to reach a long-term agreement with the Ottawa Senators and it’s only a matter of time before he is moved in a blockbuster deal. Related: Islanders Have the Pieces to Trade for Alex DeBrincat The two teams that

The Detroit Red Wings added a slew of new faces in the opening days of free agency. General manager (GM) Steve Yzerman added roughly $20 million to the team’s payroll and filled out what should be another competitive roster next season. In total, the Red Wings added four forwards, two defensemen and two goaltenders over

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings and forward Filip Zadina appear to be parting ways. He is being waived for the purposes of terminating his contract and he’ll become a free agent. Meanwhile, Vladimir Tarasenko has hired new representation and will be starting his UFA process over from scratch. The Red Wings

Everyone knew it was going to happen, and it did. With the Tampa Bay Lightning up against the salary cap for the 2023-24 season, they were once again forced to let important players go that were integral parts of their recent playoff success, including winning two Stanley Cups. Related: 2023 NHL Free Agency Tracker Make

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Elliotte Friedman offered a number of rumors in his season-ending episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast. Among them, the Buffalo Sabres are talking contract extensions with important defensemen, and Max Domi is interested in sticking around with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, there is a rumored trade being discussed between

There aren’t many draft day interviews that are so memorable that people bring them up five years after the fact. In Filip Zadina’s case, however, it seems like most people know exactly what he said after the Detroit Red Wings made him the sixth pick of the 2018 draft. “I was telling my agent, if

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is a lot of talk, and perhaps some misinformation floating out there in regards to Alex DeBrincat and where the Ottawa Senators are at in terms of a trade. What has he demanded, where are things at, and who is interested? Meanwhile, Vladimir Tarasenko appears close to making a

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are believed to be the frontrunners for the services of Ryan Reaves. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be big players. The Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators are up to something and the New York Rangers are expected to sign goaltender Jonathan Quick when

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to a 1-year deal paying him $4.125 million per season. It wasn’t that long ago that Gostisbehere was considered one of the best defensive prospects in the NHL. In his rookie season back in 2015-16, he posted 17 goals and 46 points, while finishing second in