Detroit Red Wings Trade Rumors, Signings & News: Week of August 24, 2026

The Detroit Red Wings were involved in three separate news items over the past week while making seven transactions and signing two players. Headlines focused on potential trades involving goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and defenseman Jake Larkin as well as general team roster moves. League-wide coverage included discussions about Washington's challenges and Boston's potential target acquisitions.

Red Wings this week

- Acquired future considerations from Detroit in exchange for F Sutter Muzzatti (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- Detroit Red Wings TRADE Dylan Larkin To Vegas Golden Knights? | NHL Trade Rumors Lane Hutson (HONpRxISHz) (mshale.com/8bccc3f9/a1081254FUAeAg8jSyg6Gzw)

- Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin could end trade request drama by adding Canadiens to his list (bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-dylan-larkin-could-

Notable trades around the league

- Bruins Trade Pitch Sends Mason Lohrei to Penguins For Top Prospect (heavy.com/sports/nhl/boston-bruins/bruins-mason-

- Schenn, Tanev Traded To Winnipeg | NHL Trade Deadline Reaction Hasan Piker (70FNWDc3SA) (mshale.com/f1fb2402/ed002750jRpuEgQf9pc)

- CONFIRMED NOW! LEAFS MAKE 2 HUGE TRADES AT THE NHL TRADE DEADLINE! LEAFS NEWS Michelle Heaton (XxVTjUeYFk) (mshale.com/c38f6a7a/810b6a1eDBUNKyIDejUnKgo)

- Acquired F Cruz Lucius from Pittsburgh for future considerations (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- THESE TRADES JUST CHANGED THE ENTIRE NHL... Capoliveri (Iy6zkaNr9a) (mshale.com/50d6c547/cb24245737TIiPJf4lU)

- Maple Leafs acquire 7x NHL All-Star from the Pittsburgh Penguins in Elliotte Friedman trade suggestion debate (news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYEFVX3lxTE5sa2d

- Acquired future considerations from Carolina Hurricanes for F Stiven Sardaryan (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

Signings

- Signed Kevin Korchinski to a two-year contract (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

- Signed G Chris Driedger to a professional tryout agreement (www.espn.com/nhl/transactions)

The rumor mill

- Monday Morning Halfback: Hellebuyck’s trade demand and the contract that could change the NHL (www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-monday-mo

- Connor Hellebuyck could land with an NHL powerhouse in this monster win-win trade scenario (news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYEFVX3lxTE1DZ1l

- NHL Trade Rumors: Should Bruins Target Predators Star? (news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNcnp

- NHL reportedly puts new city on track for franchise and fans can't believe it's actually happening (news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYEFVX3lxTE9fLV8

- NHL Rumor Roundup: Recent Canadiens And Oilers Speculation (news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQcHF

- NHL Rumours: Pettersson Bounceback, Montembeault Trade & Senators Captain (thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumours-pettersson-boun

- Could The Panthers Acquire Hellebuyck And Create An NHL Super Team? (thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/could-the-pan

- Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – August 30, 2026 (www.spectorshockey.net/2026/08/sunday-nhl-rumor-

Around the rink

- Red Wings By The Numbers: Newcomers Choose Their Digits (detroithockeynow.com/red-wings-by-the-numbers-ne

- 3 questions facing Washington Capitals (www.nhl.com/news/topic/32-in-32/washington-capit

- Hellebuyck, Red Wings’ Larkin Aren’t Blameless in This Mess (detroithockeynow.com/hellebuyck-red-wings-larkin

- Nashville Predators IDNA 12.5" x 17" Fan Cave Sign (shop.nhl.com/nashville-predators/nashville-preda

- 33 Days Until Red Wings Opening Night: Detroit's Best No. 33 (sports.yahoo.com/articles/33-days-until-red-wing

- Inside look at Washington Capitals (www.nhl.com/news/topic/32-in-32/washington-capit

Follow every move as it happens on the Transaction Wire, float your own deal in the Trade Builder, and jump into the discussion on the [boards](/).