Detroit Red Wings News

DeBrincat was reportedly seeking a long-term deal, which Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman was not keen on giving out. The term was likely what held up the trade, which had long been rumoured to be happening. DeBrincat is now signed through the 2027 NHL season and is one of four forwards in Detroit with at least four years on their deals, joining Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp and J.T. Compher.

DeBrincat was an RFA that had made it known that he was not interested in re-signing with the Senators. After one season, where he scored 27 goals with 39 assists (66 points) in 82 games, DeBrincat was traded to his hometown team, where he immediately becomes their best goal-scorer and a crucial part of the Red Wings' rebuild. DeBrincat is a two-time 40-goal scorer and has averaged 38 goals and 38 assists (76 points) per 82-games over the last three seasons.

Leonard spent most of the 2023 season in the AHL, finishing second on the Milwaukee Admirals in points (44), third in goals (17) and fourth in assists (27). With Arizona, he should battle for a roster spot in training camp, but seems destined to start the year in the AHL due to his two-way contract.

Lagesson had 10 goals, 22 assists, 46 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 65 games last season with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) and will join Toronto on a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000. The 27-year-old defenseman failed to see any NHL playing time in 2022-23 but still brings 60 games of experience as well as seven career assists to the Maple Leafs.

Compher had 17 goals, 35 assists, 154 SOG, 33 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 82 games with Colorado in 2022-23 and has signed a five-year contract worth $25.5 million ($5.1M AAV) with Detroit. The 28-year-old left-winger joins the Red Wings after seven successful seasons in Colorado that included a Stanley Cup win, 88 goals and 194 points in 423 career NHL games.

Bernard-Docker split his time between the NHL and AHL during the 2023 season. While in Ottawa, the 23-year-old defenseman had one assist, 22 shots and 23 hits in 19 games. He figures to be in the mix for regular playing time during the 2023-24 season.

Edvinsson had two goals, 40 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus across nine games in his first showing with the Detroit Red Wings this season but will now be forced to miss 4-6 months as he recovers from left shoulder surgery. The 20-year-old was Detroit's 2021 first-round pick (6th overall) and will hope to have an update as we return for the 2023-24 season.

Larkin missed the Red Wings' previous contest due to a lower-body injury and will draw back into the Red Wings' lineup Thursday vs. Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old has 32 goals, 47 assists, 241 SOG, 45 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 79 games this season prior to his injury.

Larkin missed the Red Wings' previous contest due to a lower-body injury but is a game-time decision Thursday vs. Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old has 32 goals, 47 assists, 241 SOG, 45 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 79 games this season prior to his injury.

Bernard-Docker had an assist, 22 SOG, 11 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 19 games with Ottawa but has been reassigned to Belleville (AHL) on Tuesday. The 22-year-old returns to the minors, where he had two goals and five points in 38 games prior to his callup.

Edvinsson played his ninth NHL game of the season on Monday, so he'll go to the AHL for the rest of the season to preserve the first year of his entry-level contract. Edvinsson had two goals in games with Detroit and returned to AHL, where he has 27 points (5G / 22A) in 51 games.

Gibson left the Ducks' previous game half way through the third period due to a lower-body injury and will now be a game-time decision to dress Wednesday. The 29-year-old has had a nightmarish 2022-23 season, with his 14-30-8 record, 3.99 GAA and .899 SV%.

Leonard had a goal and two PIMs across six games with Nashville but has been re-assigned to Milwaukee (AHL) on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has 14 goals, 24 assists, 12 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 61 games with Milwaukee this season.

Kasper made his NHL debut Sunday but did not play Tuesday vs. Montreal as he is dealing with a lower-body injury and is now expected to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The 18-year-old played 14:59 TOI in his debut, picking up one SOG.

Kasper made his NHL debut Sunday but will not be available to play Tuesday vs. Montreal as he is dealing with a lower-body injury. The 18-year-old played 14:59 TOI in his debut, picking up one SOG.