Alex DeBrincat after the season spoke to how much he loves being a Detroit Red Wing, how the Farmington Hills native considers this home with extension talks looming as he heads into the final year of his contract.
Sometimes players make the NHL roster because they’re no longer exempt from waivers and the team isn’t prepared to risk losing them by sending them back to the AHL.
Well-traveled former Detroit Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender Michael Hutchinson has retired following 15 pro seasons with 16 different teams in four leagues.
Detroit Red Wings’ top 2025 pick Carter Bear gained a wealth of valuable experience reaching the Memorial Cup final, even though it cut into his offseason training time as he prepares to launch his pro career.
Patrick Kane’s career has come full circle as the future Hall of Famer has returned to the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year deal for an average annual value of $8 million.
