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Red Wings Prospect Leaves Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins announced that Detroit Red Wings prospect Theo Rochette has taken a personal leave of absence. The 24‑year‑old Swiss center, signed as a European free agent in June, posted a 1‑4‑5 line in nine AHL games before stepping away. Rochette, who logged 22 goals and 43 points for Lausanne HC and helped Switzerland earn a silver medal at the World Championship, has not been suspended and the team declined further comment. His departure follows veteran Dylan Larkin’s trade request, marking two center exits in as many weeks.
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Red Wings Unveil Hometown Remix Jersey
All 32 NHL clubs debut their Hometown Remix jerseys on Oct. 31, 2026, and Detroit’s version features the word “Hockeytown” across the chest over the classic winged logo, bold sleeve stripes, and a purple octopus tucked into the hem. Designed by Fanatics, the jersey nods to the Red Wings’ 100‑year legacy and the city’s beloved traditions. The article includes a photo of Lucas Raymond celebrating a second‑period goal against the St. Louis Blues and a tweet announcing the release, inviting fans to weigh in on the design.
Red Wings at Panthers: Notes, Lines, Goalies, How to Watch
The Detroit Red Wings (6-5-3) travel to Amerant Bank Arena to face the Florida Panthers (8-4-2) in a crucial Eastern Conference wildcard showdown. Florida leads the Red Wings by three points, and both teams sport strong defenses—Detroit ranks ninth in goals‑against (2.93 GAA) while Florida is sixth (2.79 GAA). Key notes: Emmitt Finnie thrives after moving to center (6 goals, 9 points in nine games), and defenseman Justin Faulk adds six points since his March trade. Goalies are undecided for Detroit (likely Daniil Tarasov) and Akira Schmid or Cooper Black for Florida. Injuries include Marco Kasper, Mason Appleton (Red Wings) and Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov (Panthers).
The Daily: Edvinsson Waters Muddied by Hurricanes; Hurlbert Helps U-M Beat OSU
Sportsnet Insider reveals the Carolina Hurricanes tried to sign Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson before trading him, a move first made under former GM Steve Yzerman and now stalled, leaving the Swede reportedly seeking a trade as November begins. Meanwhile, the Red Wings face a crucial Florida road trip against the Panthers and Lightning, both three points ahead at 18. In college news, Red Wings prospect JP Hurlbert scores his second goal of the season, helping Michigan beat Ohio State 5-4 in overtime and showcasing his potential for a larger role.
Making Sense of the Latest Larkin Rumblings
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin appears to be renegotiating his no‑movement clause, prompting rumors he may alter the ten‑team trade list he approved. Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman says changes could emerge within 24‑48 hours, with the Minnesota Wild topping speculation after reportedly offering Danila Yurov and multiple first‑round picks. Meanwhile, Larkin’s abrupt departure—confirmed by interim GM Shawn Horcoff after Larkin’s agent said he won’t return—has sparked debate over whether the Red Wings misled fans about his absence. The article weighs the feasibility of a trade and the league’s response.
Red Wings Trend and a Prediction: Consistently Inconsistent Won’t Win Games
Five games into the season, Detroit’s young center Emmitt Finnie has vaulted onto the top line and power‑play unit, scoring three goals in his last five outings, while veterans Viktor Arvidsson (8‑0‑14) and Alex DeBrincat (6‑0‑15) provide support. Despite this spark, the Red Wings missed a .500 finish after a 5‑4 loss to St. Louis, slipping to the bottom of the Atlantic with 15 points of a possible 28. Goalie John Gibson, starter in ten of fourteen games, is 4‑5‑1 and has yielded three‑plus goals in seven outings, prompting calls for a revised net‑minder rotation. Off‑ice, former captain Dylan Larkin is suspended, and RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned, with a Dec. 1 deadline looming. November’s road‑heavy schedule gives the front office a chance to resolve these roster issues before Thanksgiving.
The Daily: Red Wings Seeing Ghosts; Edvinsson Countdown Begins
The Detroit Red Wings fell 5-4 to the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 31, surrendering five goals on just 15 shots despite a strong first‑half defensive effort. Coach Todd McLellan defends goalie John Gibson, while emergent center Emmitt Finnie adds four points in five games. With the team just under .500, the spotlight now shifts to defenseman Simon Edvinsson, whose contract must be sorted by Dec. 1 or he could be traded. Meanwhile, former prospect Victor Brattström scores in Sweden for Almtuna IS, reviving talk of his Red Wings draft roots.
Red Wings Recall High-Scoring Forward
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled left‑winger John Leonard from the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins for their upcoming Florida road trip against the Panthers and Lightning. Leonard, 28, has tallied five goals in six Griffin games this season and finished last year with 33 goals in 47 AHL contests, earning a spot on the AHL Second All‑Star Team. He previously posted 80 goals over two seasons, including a 36‑goal campaign with the Charlotte Checkers. Detroit signs him to a one‑year, $850,000 extension, boosting the roster to the 23‑player limit and adding depth to a forward line still searching for scoring targets.
Red Wings Icon Calls For Boycott if Russia is Allowed to Return to International Hockey
Former Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidström, now Detroit’s VP of hockey operations and advisor to the Swedish Hockey Federation, urges Sweden to boycott IIHF tournaments if Russia is readmitted. The IIHF lifted its 2022 ban on Russia after the Court of Arbitration for Sport annulled the federation’s resolutions, and an appeal is expected this week. While Swedish federation chairman Anders Larsson says Sweden will not boycott, former teammate and Russian‑Five legend Viacheslav Fetisov backs Russia’s return and calls for the use of national symbols in competition. The debate highlights lingering tensions over Russia’s reinstatement in international hockey.
Red Wings Still Can’t Get Out of Their Own Way
The Detroit Red Wings squandered a 4-2 lead late in the third period to lose 5-4 to the St. Louis Blues at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 31, 2026. Despite scoring on all four lines and winning the special‑teams battle, turnovers, sloppy forechecking and defensive lapses allowed three Blues goals in 4:38, including two within 18 seconds. Coach Todd McLellan and forward Lucas Raymond blamed poor execution and an inability to close out games, a pattern that threatens the Wings' playoff hopes. Keegan Kolesar and Jimmy Snuggerud highlighted the missed opportunities that cost Detroit the win.
Frightening Third-Period Performance Costs Red Wings in Loss to Blues
The Detroit Red Wings squandered a 4-2 lead, falling 5-4 to the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 31 at Little Caesars Arena after surrendering three unanswered third‑period goals. Highlights included Keegan Kolesar’s first goal with Detroit, Lucas Raymond’s second‑period wrist shot, and Emmitt Finnie’s power‑play tally, while Blues forwards Dalibor Dvorsky, Pavel Buchnevich, Justin Barron and Aleksanteri Kaskimaki sparked the comeback. Detroit goalie John Gibson recorded his first save late in the second period, and the loss snapped the Wings’ three‑game home winning streak. The team heads to Florida on Monday.
The Daily: Sharks and Red Wings Talking Trade? Gibson is Tops on Penalty Shots
Elliotte Friedman reports that the San Jose Sharks have tabled a serious trade offer for Detroit’s unsigned defenseman Simon Edvinsson, but the Red Wings turned it down, citing “substantive” talks. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff says Detroit intends to sign Edvinsson, though the Swede has expressed a preference to be traded after stalled contract talks. Meanwhile, John Gibson records his 13th career penalty‑shot save, passing Sergei Bobrovsky for the active NHL lead, and the Red Wings beat Chicago. The digest also notes Dylan Larkin’s controversy, Axel Sandin‑Pellikka’s increased AHL minutes, and other league trade rumors.
Former Red Wings Exec Puts Larkin on Blast
Former Red Wings assistant GM Doug MacLean, who served under Steve Yzerman, weighs in on captain Dylan Larkin’s shock trade request and refusal to play. On the Real Kyper & Bourne Show, MacLean admits he doesn’t know Larkin personally but calls the situation “beyond explanation,” noting Larkin’s $8.75 million, five‑year contract and no‑movement clause. After the team stripped him of the captaincy, interim GM Shawn Horcoff says Larkin will sit out until a deal is reached. MacLean advises Detroit to be patient and only trade Larkin for the right offer, hinting Minnesota is among interested clubs.
Blues at Red Wings: Notes, Lines, Goalie, How to Watch
The Detroit Red Wings (6-4-3) host the St. Louis Blues (6-6-1) at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. Detroit, just one point away from an Eastern Conference playoff spot, rides a 5‑1‑3 surge and will start veteran goalie John Gibson. Moritz Seider leads the Wings in assists, points and ice time, while Victor Arvidsson adds a historic hat‑trick for his fourth franchise. The Blues, two points shy of a Western playoff berth, come off a 4‑1 win over Boston; Dylan Holloway tops their scoring and their power play ranks seventh league‑wide. Both teams list several injuries, and odds favor Detroit (+1.5, –270) over St. Louis (-1.5, +220).
Brother of Red Wings star was a Hall of Famer
Matt Pavelich, brother of Red Wings legend Marty Pavelich, dies at 92. Over a 23‑year NHL career, the former linesman worked 1,727 regular‑season games, 245 Stanley Cup contests and a record 19 Cup‑Final series, including four Detroit appearances (1961, 1963, 1964, 1966). He officiated at Olympia Stadium, Joe Louis Arena and Little Caesars Arena, and remained on the Red Wings game‑night staff after retirement. Pavelich was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987, the first linesman ever honored, and famously kept a puck from Ken Dryden after the 1979 Cup Final.
Red Wings Ship Out ASP; Recall JBD
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan confirms that defenseman Axel Sandin‑Pellikka (44) is being sent to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins after seeing limited ice time – just one assist in seven games and a drop from 16:13 last season to 12:42 this season. To fill the roster spot, the Wings recalled Jacob Bernard‑Docker from Grand Rapids, a versatile 24‑year‑old who can play both left and right defense and recently signed an extension. Rookies Anton Johansson and William Wallinder have also leap‑frogged Sandin‑Pellikka on the depth chart, leaving the veteran as a healthy scratch for four of his last six games.
The Daily: Red Wings Players ‘Happy With Guys Who are Here’; Edvinsson Update
After Dylan Larkin’s trade request, Detroit’s core—led by Alex DeBrincat—emphasizes confidence in the players who remain. Following a 4-1 win over Chicago, the Red Wings sit 5‑1‑3 in their last nine games and sit one point shy of a playoff berth. DeBrincat says the club wants a proud, long‑term identity, while interim GM Shawn Horcoff keeps Edvinsson’s contract at “status quo,” aiming to re‑sign rather than trade him. The team heads into a Saturday matchup with the St. Louis Blues amid rising optimism despite offseason turmoil.
Detroit Red Wings Laying Foundations for New Identity
The Detroit Red Wings enter the 2026‑27 season just one win shy of a .500 record, defying low preseason expectations despite missing a captain and having two players sit out for trades. Coach Todd McLellan cites a budding team identity after a 4‑1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, while forward Alex DeBrincat highlights their gritty, five‑man unit play and “dirty goals.” The squad has allowed only seven third‑period goals in 13 games, rebounded from trailing scores five times, and relies heavily on Moritz Seider’s career‑high 26 minutes per game. With Dylan Larkin out, the Wings focus on culture and accountability to stay competitive.
Arvidsson Hat Trick Helps Red Wings Move on From Larkin
Victor Arvidsson delivers a six‑goal hat trick in Detroit’s 4‑1 win over Chicago, propelling the Red Wings to a 6‑4‑3 start and keeping them within a point of an Eastern Conference wildcard. The victory comes on the same night Dylan Larkin announced his trade request and was suspended, prompting defenseman Moritz Seider to say the team is ready to “turn the page.” Lucas Raymond scores the power‑play winner, John Gibson stops Frank Nazar’s penalty shot, and rookie William Willander adds his fourth point in eight games. Detroit faces St. Louis next on Oct. 31.
Horcoff Resolute on Getting Best Return for Red Wings, Not Larkin
Interim GM Shawn Horcoff says the Detroit Red Wings remain focused on extracting a fair trade return for center Dylan Larkin, not simply moving him out. After Larkin’s agent announced the player will no longer play for Detroit and the team placed him on a pay‑free suspension, Horcoff stresses the urgency of finding a partner willing to match Larkin’s $8.7 million cap hit. The Red Wings, stuck in a ten‑year playoff drought, want immediate‑impact players while preserving long‑term flexibility, and Horcoff remains open to all deal structures that benefit the organization.
Postava Returns to GR; Red Wings Recall Dries
Michal Postava shines in his NHL debut, delivering a clutch 4‑3 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 26, stopping Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins. With starter Daniil Tarasov back from injury, Detroit sends Postava back to the AHL Griffins, but his 1‑0 NHL and 4‑0 AHL record this season earns him a spot as a reliable backup. Coach Todd McLellan hails the performance, while forward Sheldon Dries is recalled to replace a suspended Dylan Larkin.
Breaking: Red Wings Suspend Larkin
The Detroit Red Wings suspend former captain Dylan Larkin without pay after he announced he will no longer play for the team. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff confirmed Larkin missed practice, met with agent Pat Brisson, and formally requested a trade. Larkin, in the fourth year of an eight‑year, $8.75 M AAV contract with a full no‑movement clause, has submitted a list of 10 preferred trade destinations. The suspension costs him $41,237.11 per day, and the Wings say they are still negotiating a return that satisfies both parties.
Breaking: Larkin Walks Out on Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin (71) has been sidelined for the second day in a row and will miss Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks, coach Todd McLellan confirmed. An NHL source says a trade is imminent, explaining Larkin’s absence from workouts. The 27‑year‑old submitted a formal trade request this summer and was stripped of his captaincy before camp. With a no‑movement clause in his 2023 eight‑year deal, Larkin has expanded his approved trade list to ten teams. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff is set to address the situation later today, and insiders predict Larkin won’t play again until a deal is struck.
The Daily: Larkin Still in Hockeytown for Now; Showtime Returns for One Night
Dylan Larkin remains on Detroit’s roster but sits out his second straight game, escalating his trade request and planning to miss the foreseeable future, while interim GM Shawn Horcoff prepares a statement amid slow trade activity. The Red Wings are set to host their first home game in two weeks, featuring a surprising return of Patrick Kane to the lineup. Meanwhile, rookie goalie Michal Postava earns praise in his NHL debut, and Swedish prospect Charlie Forslund (1‑0 win in Sweden, 8 points in 15 games) draws fan interest. The post also recaps recent NHL news, including Penguins roster tweaks, a 5‑2 Flyers loss to the Capitals, and Colorado’s dominant win over New Jersey.
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