Brendan Smith is the last Detroit Red Wings draft pick from 2007 or earlier still active in the NHL. At least he hopes he’ll be in the NHL for another season. The 36-year-old defenseman signed a professional tryout contract Tuesday with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Detroit Red Wings will retire the No. 91 worn by Hockey Hall of Fame member Sergei Fedorov on Jan. 12, 2026, prior to the team's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Red Wings announced the decision on Tuesday,

Heavy.com is proposing a trade that sees the Detroit Red Wings adding a muchneeded top-four defenseman to the roster.The post New Red Wings Trade Pitch Brings Top-4 Defenseman To Detroit appearedfirst on Heavy Sports.

Kara Wolfbauer is quickly becoming a familiar face and voice at Comerica Park, bringing new life to the Detroit Tigers game experience.

Red Wings prospect Emmitt Finnie is flying up prospect rankings with Detroit AHL coach Dan Watson labelling him as a player to watch in 2025.

Heavy.com has a trade idea that sees the Detroit Red Wings acquiring Ondrej Palat to bolster its offense and improve the team.

The last 12 days were a good opportunity for NHL fans, bloggers and pundits to take a vacation. There has been no activity in the trade market <a href=" July 25, while none of the remaining notable RFAs signed new contracts or offer sheets from rival clubs.