Red Wings begin preseason amidst trade talks and management changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings start their preseason with a game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Amidst ongoing trade discussions, including Dylan Larkin's trade request, the team faces a new interim general manager and contract negotiations for players like Alex DeBrincat. Coach Todd McLellan noted the importance of focusing on the games ahead to avoid distractions, with the regular season starting in two weeks. The Red Wings still need to solidify their goaltending situation and plan to equally utilize John Gibson and newcomer Daniil Tarasov this season.
- •Red Wings first preseason game is against the Columbus Blue Jackets
- •Dylan Larkin's trade request is causing concern
- •Interim GM stepping in as season approaches
- •Regular season starts in two weeks
- •Red Wings need to finalize goaltender rotation
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — The Daily: There’s No Time for Distractions; Red Wings Goalie Plan
"The messiness and awkwardness of the Detroit Red Wings preseason may be mitigated by coaches and players being too busy […]
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