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Updated Sep 16, 2026, 6:08 p.m. · 8 stories

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   How the Red Wings built themselves back into a contender

   A run of 25 straight playoff appearances came to an end in 2016. Thanks to shrewd player moves and a smart coaching hire, a new one may be just beginning.

   ESPN · Dec 14, 7:24 a.m. · Open story

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   Are Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings ready to turn the corner?

   The new captain is hopeful that the team can be more competitive this season than last, but the future is bright for the 24-year-old and his young teammates.

   ESPN · Jan 25, 3:59 a.m. · Open story

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   Detroit Red Wings 2021 season preview: Is this the last season of misery?

   The GM is building the franchise up the right way, which could mean another rough season. Here's our preview for 2020-21.

   ESPN · Jan 11, 3:57 a.m. · Open story

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   Stevie GM: Wings tab Yzerman to replace Holland

   Steve Yzerman is returning to the Detroit Red Wings to serve as the team's general manager.

   ESPN · Apr 19, 7:44 p.m. · Open story

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   Looking ahead for the Detroit Red Wings: The return of Steve Yzerman?

   Might the Red Wings icon join the front office? How does the team take its next steps to return to contention? Plus, a look at top prospects.

   ESPN · Mar 29, 8:10 a.m. · Open story

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   Lightning coach (and former public defender) Jon Cooper might be the most interesting man in hockey

   Jon Cooper is the NHL's second-longest tenured coach and his Lightning are the toast of the league. Tampa's bench boss dishes on what he learned from last year's letdown, why he quit a public defender job to coach hockey and Steven Stamkos' secret skill.

   ESPN · Jan 24, 5:54 a.m. · Open story

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   Big question: How do you feel about the NHL skipping the Olympics in 2018?

   We know how NHL commissioner Gary Bettman feels about passing on Pyeongchang in 2018. But what about other folks around the league? Here's what some owners, GMs and players had to say about the gamesmanship heading into the Games.

   ESPN · Nov 21, 12:22 a.m. · Open story

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   2017-18 season preview: Tampa Bay Lightning

   Steady Steve Yzerman didn't panic after the Lightning missed the playoffs, and instead, his patient approach has put the team in a good position to rebound. That is, if star captain Steven Stamkos stays healthy.

   ESPN · Sep 26, 3:56 a.m. · Open story

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