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It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’ve started the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the teams didn’t make the post-season are still being talked about.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / April 21

Red Wings Captain Bashes Front Office for Failed Season

The Detroit Red Wings haven’t played a playoff hockey game since the 2015-16 season, ending a 25-year run of consecutive postseason appearances. The 2024-25 season was supposed to put an end to that drought, and there were times in the season the Red Wings seemed primed to finally make it back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Will Larkin Remarks on Red Wings’ Trade Deadline Lead to Move?

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is making headlines this week. Larkin spoke with the media over the weekend and publicly criticized the team’s lack of action at the 2025 NHL trade deadline.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin disappointed that team didn’t do more at NHL Trade Deadline

With another long offseason underway, the Detroit Red Wings’ on-ice leader is voicing his frustrations to how things played out in 2024-25. During the team’s locker-clean-out day on Saturday, captain Dylan Larkin was asked about his thoughts about the Red Wings missing the playoffs once again.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Red Wings Fall Short Again: A Deep Dive Into Detroit’s Rollercoaster Season

It’s officially the offseason for the Detroit Red Wings. The team finished with 86 points by way of a 39-35-8 record and missed out on the postseason once again.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Red Wings Linked to Canucks' Disgruntled Forward in Free-Agency Move

As the Detroit Red Wings enter a ninth consecutive offseason without a playoff appearance, general manager Steve Yzerman could be starting to run out of time to make things work in Motown.

Patrick Kane News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Red Wings' Patrick Kane Drops Big Hint Before Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings held their exit-interview session on Saturday morning, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning without them later on the day for a ninth consecutive year.

Patrick Kane News / House of Hockey / April 19

Patrick Kane Reveals What the Future Holds for Him After Missing Playoffs With the Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane revealed today that his future with the Red Wings is not as settled as we might have thought. This year marked the ninth in a row that the Detroit Red Wings have failed to make the playoffs.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 20

Mutual interest between Detroit Red Wings, Patrick Kane

Dave Hogg of NHL.com: Patrick Kane will 37 years old just over a month into next season. He’s signed a couple of one-year deals with the Detroit Red Wings the past two years – one-year deals with bonuses.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin sounds off on ‘disappointing’ 2024-25 season

Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. Unfortunately, this is not an entirely surprising development. The Red Wings collapsed after the 4 Nations Faceoff tournament.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Is franchise icon Steve Yzerman the right leader for Red Wings?

The Red Wings have missed the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, prompting hockey pundits and fans to question the direction of the team and whether general manager Steve Yzerman is the right man to lead the club.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 18

Devils Drop Final Regular Season Game to Detroit Red Wings

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-2 to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night at the Prudential Center. It was game 82 for New Jersey, the final regular-season matchup before the team travels to Carolina to begin its playoff campaign.

Todd McLellan News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

How Much Did the Red Wings Improve Under Todd McLellan?

That’s a wrap – the 2024-25 season for the Detroit Red Wings has reached its end. The playoff drought continues. Now, the focus turns to the offseason.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 17

Leafs look to keep momentum in finale vs. Red Wings

With first place in the Atlantic Division assured, the Toronto Maple Leafs might be looking past the visiting Detroit Red Wings, their opponent on Thursday in the regular-season finale.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish

The Detroit Red Wings held off a third-period comeback attempt by the New Jersey Devils to earn a 5-2 win.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Lyon & Red Wings Thwart Depleted Devils’ Comeback Attempt in Newark

On Wednesday night, the Detroit Red Wings made the trip to Newark to face the New Jersey Devils in a game that didn’t really mean anything more than pride.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / April 16

Detroit Red Wings Miss Playoffs for Ninth Consecutive Season: What’s Next?

With a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night, the Detroit Red Wings were all but eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention for the ninth season in a row.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / April 16

Same Old Song and Dance for Red Wings

It wasn't that long ago when the Detroi Red Wings were one of the NHL's model franchise, if not the model franchise. Their 25-year playoff appearance streak from 1991-2016 was tied for the third-longest in NHL history, and with four Stanley Cups in that time, they were on a historically great run.

Axel Sandin Pellikka News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Red Wings reassign Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Axel Sandin-Pellikka to AHL

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that they have reassigned Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Axel Sandin-Pellikka from Skelleftea in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Red Wings assign two former first-round picks to AHL

As expected, the Red Wings announced the two former first-round picks will finish the season with AHL Grand Rapids.

Red Wings extend Stars' losing streak to six games

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Amadeus Lombardi News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Jimmy Lombardi – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2024-25 team: Flint Firebirds (OHL) Date of Birth: Feb. 16, 2007 Place of Birth: Toronto, ON, CAN Ht: 6-feet Wt: 179 pounds Shoots: Left Position: C NHL

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Red Wings extend Stars' losing streak to six games

Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider each had a goal and two assists and the Detroit Red Wings won their home finale, beating the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Monday.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Red Wings’ defense sunk them in 2024-25

The puck will soon drop for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, once again without the Detroit Red Wings. On Monday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Tyler Yaremchuk and Frank Seravalli recapped the Red Wings’ season, highlighting why the club once again failed to qualify for the postseason.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10

Is Yzerman’s Time Up as Red Wings’ General Manager?

The Detroit Red Wings are on the cusp of missing their ninth straight playoff appearance. Their 79 points in 77 are good enough for 21st in the league.

Austin Watson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Red Wings recall Austin Watson under emergency conditions

The Detroit Red wings have recalled forward Austin Watson under emergency conditions. He will support the Wings as they approach a stretch of must-win games to keep their playoff hopes alive.