Detroit Red Wings Trade Rumors, Signings & News: Week of July 13, 2026

The Red Wings were involved in 10 items across the past week, including scheduled games against St. Louis, Tampa Bay, and the Rangers pursuit of Matthew Knies. The week featured 2 trades and 6 signings league-wide, along with 8 rumors and 6 additional news items outside of Detroit's direct involvement.

Red Wings this week

- NHL Offer Sheet Rumor: Carolina Hurricanes could target Detroit Red Wings $8.7 million defenseman Simon E (timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nhl/news/nhl-

- NHL Trade Rumor: Minnesota Wild pursuit of Detroit Red Wings' $70 million captain Dylan Larkin faces unex (timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nhl/news/nhl-

- NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Red Wings' Dylan Larkin And Ducks' Cutter Gauthier (thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-rumor-rou

- NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Red Wings' Dylan Larkin And Ducks' Cutter Gauthier (thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-rumor-rou

- NHL Rumor Roundup: Update On The Red Wings; Latest Shane Wright Buzz (sports.yahoo.com/articles/nhl-rumor-roundup-red-

- NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Red Wings' Dylan Larkin And Ducks' Cutter Gauthier (ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl-rumor-roundup-lates

- NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Red Wings' Dylan Larkin And Ducks' Cutter Gauthier (sports.yahoo.com/articles/nhl-rumor-roundup-late

- NHL Trade Rumors: Minnesota Wild Not Willing To Move Team USA Gold Medalist For Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin (sports.yahoo.com/articles/nhl-trade-rumors-minne

Notable trades around the league

- Signed F Peyton Krebs to a four-year contract .Acquired F Zac Funk Washington for F Tyler Kopff (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- Getting to know Colton Dach and Jason Dickinson, the two players the Oilers acquired from the Blackhawks (oilersnation.com/news/getting-to-know-colton-dac

Signings

- Signed F Connor Bedard to a five-year contract extension (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- Signed D Jamie Drysdale to a four-year contract (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- Signed F Kirby Dach to a one-year contract (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- Signed F Connor McMichael to a six-year contract (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- Signed D Aberts Smits to a three-year contract (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- Signed C Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

The rumor mill

- NHL Trade Rumors: Report details why Matthew Knies stayed a Maple Leaf despite Rangers' serious interest (timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nhl/news/nhl-

- Spittin’ Chiclets predicts McDavid could land record NHL deal (news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9AFBVV95cUxNbDB

- Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies’ Value Established & Canadiens’ Schedule Advantage (thehockeywriters.com/maple-leafs-news-rumours-kn

- NHL Rumor Roundup: What's Next For The Canucks? Can The Wild Afford Dylan Larkin? (news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNVkV

- NHL Free Agents 2026 Rumors, Predictions and Top Players Still on the Market (bleacherreport.com/articles/25456282-nhl-free-ag

- Maple Leafs Trade Rumors: Fresh Report Reveals Why Rangers Fell Short in Chasing Matthew Knies (sports.yahoo.com/articles/maple-leafs-trade-rumo

- NHL Rumors: Connor McDavid To Philadelphia? Dylan Larkin Update And More Trade Buzz (www.stadiumrant.com/nhl-rumors-connor-mcdavid-dy

- Rumour links Connor McDavid to Flyers amid future uncertainty (news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9gFBVV95cUxPaGo

Around the rink

- Detroit Red Wings - St. Louis Blues - Nov 10, 2026 (www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-det/2026/11/10/202

- Tampa Bay Lightning - Detroit Red Wings - Dec 20, 2026 (www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-det/2026/12/20/202

- Detroit Red Wings - Tampa Bay Lightning - Nov 3, 2026 (www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2026/11/03/202

- Detroit Red Wings - Tampa Bay Lightning - Nov 14, 2026 (www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2026/11/14/202

- Tampa Bay Lightning - Detroit Red Wings - Jan 23, 2027 (www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-det/2027/01/23/202

- Report: Red Wings Have Little Reason To Fear A Simon Edvinsson Offer Sheet (thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-n

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