The first day of NHL Free Agency is in the books, and the Detroit Red Wings have upgraded, but not by much.

We’re going live to break down the Day 1 action:

Who the Wings missed out on — including Mitch Marner, Gavrikov, K’Andre Miller, and the Florida exodus

Who they did sign — James Van Riemsdyk signs, Patrick Kane returns, trade for John Gibson, plus Berggren and Johansson ink new deals

What still needs to happen for this offseason to be a win, like targeting Ehlers

Potential trade targets now that big names are off the board: Barbashev, Mark Stone, Jordan Kyrou

We'll share our confidence levels in Steve Yzerman pulling off something major, talk about realistic next steps, and debate what defines success for this free agency window.

Hi everybody, and welcome to  Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. 

This week on Red Wings Rant, we break down our final thoughts ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft and free agency frenzy. Using Prashanth Iyer’s offseason blueprint and the Daily Faceoff Top 50 Free Agents list, we explore:

And the Red Wings unleashed a killer Centennial Logo and jersey announcement!

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Let's kick things off by celebrating Axel Sandin Pellikka's 2025 Elite Prospects Award.

We also discuss more trades with Chris Kreider, Nic Hague, Mitch Marner, Martin Necas, Elias Pettersson, Jason Robertson, Marco Rossi, and more!

The Red Wings are staring down a pivotal moment in the 2025 NHL Draft with the 13th overall pick. With glaring needs at both wings and the blue line, and a clear organizational preference for prospects coming out of the NCAA or SHL, the question becomes: who’s the right fit?

We break down the top candidates on our board: Roger McQueen, Carter Bear, Victor Eklund, Justin Carbonneau, Jackson Smith, Brady Martin, Lynden Lakovic, Kashawn Aitcheson, and Logan Hensler. From physical board play to depth scoring upside, we’re dissecting size, speed, and readiness to find the guy who can wear the winged wheel with pride.

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Hi everybody, and welcome to  Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. 

The Red Wings missed the playoffs (again), and we don’t even get the catharsis of knowing what moves are on the table yet. So, let’s do the next best thing—scout the winners. 

This week, we’re breaking down the Final Four teams in the NHL Playoffs and analyzing which of their strategies the Red Wings could reasonably copy. 

Should we go all-in on elite top-line scoring like the Oilers? Embrace the relentless physicality and depth of the Panthers? Follow the Hurricanes’ “suffocate and cycle” philosophy? Or build from the net out like the Stars? 

We compare the team builds, cap strategies, systems, and drafting patterns to ask: which model gives Detroit the fastest path back to relevance?

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In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we take a hard look at where the Yzerplan stands after Year 6 and what Steve Yzerman had to say in his postseason press conference. With a ninth straight playoff miss and glaring roster holes, fans are asking: What's next?

We dig into:

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Captain Dylan Larkin finally opens up about the 2024-25 Red Wings season — and he's not holding back. In this episode, we break down Larkin’s honest assessment of how a lack of effort from the front office, specifically GM Steve Yzerman, drained morale in the locker room and left the team struggling to make progress without support. Did Yzerman's quiet trade deadline and roster inaction undermine the team’s playoff push? Are the players losing confidence in the vision? We get into the ripple effect of leadership silence, the cost of complacency, and what this means for the future of the Yzerplan.

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The Red Wings are about to miss the postseason for the ninth straight year, and with this being Episode 360, we’ve officially gone full circle. 

Like the 2016–17 team that kicked off this drought, this year’s squad is heading to the tee box—with a few extra pity points and a lot of déjà vu.

We break down what went wrong again, and why the playoff push fizzled out despite deadline moves and big expectations.

Plus:

If you’re still watching, you’re either a masochist or a fan clinging to the rebuild dream. Either way, we’re right there with you.

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The Detroit Red Wings are officially out of the playoff race — and in this episode of Red Wings Rant, we’re pointing the finger at Steve Yzerman’s 2023 free agency decisions. We dig into why Vladimir Tarasenko and Justin Holl didn’t live up to expectations and how those signings may have cost the Wings a chance at postseason hockey. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens just signed Ivan Demidov, continuing their rebuild with purpose and precision. We compare where Montreal is heading versus where Detroit should be, and ask the tough question: what will it take for the Red Wings to build a contender the right way?

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The Red Wings have just 8 games left, are 4 points out of a playoff spot, and own the toughest remaining schedule in the NHL. After yet another soul-crushing loss, we’re here to say what everyone’s thinking: it’s not technically over... but it’s over.

In this episode, we break down why this collapse should spark bigger changes than most fans expect—especially with Detroit’s all-time worst Penalty Kill dragging the team down. We talk potential roster turnover, and why the Wings must be in the mix for impact forwards like Nikolaj Ehlers, Mitch Marner, Sam Bennett, and Brock Boeser.

We also pitch Vladislav Gavrikov as a defensive target, and react to Trey Augustine’s decision to return to MSU for another year instead of turning pro.

It’s a tough time to be a Wings fan—but this is the Rant. Let’s get into it.

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Hi everybody, and welcome to  Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. 

The Detroit Red Wings are still clinging to a playoff spot, but with the hardest remaining schedule in the NHL and another tough loss—this time to the Washington Capitals—how much longer can they hold on? The Wings could have won this game, but at this point in the season, do moral victories even matter? We break down the latest loss, the team's struggles, and whether they can still turn things around before it's too late. 

Tune in for all things Red Wings hockey! 🚨🏒🔥 #LGRW

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