The Detroit Red Wings acquired Finnish forward Jesse Kiiskinen and a second-round pick from the Nashville Predators ahead of last year’s draft, in a deal that sent shutdown defender Andrew Gibson back the other way. The Wings followed the deal up by flipping the second-round pick to the San Jose Sharks, as a sweetener to get the team to acquire NHL defenseman Jake Walman. … [Read more...] about Liiga Forward Jesse Kiiskinen Offers Red Wings Upside
Red Wings Could Pursue Multiple Free Agent Forwards
If Max Bultman of The Athletic is correct, the Detroit Red Wings will be on a few key forwards during this year’s free agency period. Bultman believes the Red Wings will take a run at Marner, Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson, and Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand. In all seriousness, even though Detroit has the financial flexibility to pursue any free agent, … [Read more...] about Red Wings Could Pursue Multiple Free Agent Forwards
Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings
The offseason has arrived for all but four clubs. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Detroit. After losing out on the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs on a tie-breaker, the Detroit Red Wings finished five points worse in 2024-25. Detroit made a much-needed coaching change partway through the year, and … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings
Max Comtois Receiving NHL Interest
A return to the NHL is on the horizon for winger Max Comtois. The 26-year-old has received “several NHL offers,” including from the Red Wings, after spending this season in Russia with Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League, according to Daria Tuboltseva of RG. The big-bodied Comtois (6’2″, 210 lbs) was a second-round pick of the Ducks in 2017. In a few years’ time, it … [Read more...] about Max Comtois Receiving NHL Interest
Sam Gagner Confirms Retirement, Joins Senators’ Front Office
Longtime NHL forward Sam Gagner has confirmed his retirement and will join the Senators as their director of player development, the team announced. “Sam had an incredible career as a player and we look forward to launching his next chapter,” Ottawa general manager Steve Staios said. “A true character individual, Sam has contributed to the success of his organizations, both on … [Read more...] about Sam Gagner Confirms Retirement, Joins Senators’ Front Office