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Detroit Red Wings look to Winnipeg Jets model for success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Detroit Red Wings look to Winnipeg Jets model for success

Summary

The Detroit Red Wings aim to rebuild their franchise by emulating the Winnipeg Jets’ approach to retaining elite talent. The Red Wings, in a decade-long playoff drought, face challenges in convincing players like Dylan Larkin and emerging stars Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond to trust the organization. Meanwhile, the Jets are managing a high-profile situation with goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who has requested a trade, reflecting both confidence in their core and negotiation leverage. Detroit seeks to adopt Winnipeg's strategies, focusing on smart drafting and player development to rejuvenate their roster and return to winning form.

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Status Watch

•Detroit Red Wings seek to reclaim the 'Hockeytown' legacy.
•Winnipeg Jets successful in keeping core players despite challenges.
•Connor Hellebuyck's trade request adds complexity for Jets.
•Red Wings are searching for a new general manager.
•Detroit needs to effectively develop its young talent.

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11:55 PMYahoo Sports — How the Detroit Red Wings Can Learn From the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck Situation

What they're saying

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Reclaiming the "Hockeytown" legacy requires more than history. By mirroring Winnipeg’s blueprint for retaining elite talent, Detroit can transform a skeptical roster into a sustained championship contender.
— Yahoo Sports

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