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Red Wings face challenges amid trade requests and inconsistent play

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:02 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Red Wings face challenges amid trade requests and inconsistent play

Summary

The Detroit Red Wings are experiencing difficulties during the 2026-27 NHL season, sitting tied for last place in the Atlantic Division. Key players, including Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, have expressed desires for trades. Despite these challenges, Viktor Arvidsson has been a bright spot for the team. The Red Wings are reportedly considering early trades to address their issues. There is speculation that Larkin could be a candidate for a trade to the Montreal Canadiens, sparked by fan interest during a recent matchup.

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Status Watch

•Red Wings tied for last in Atlantic Division, six points behind first place.
•Dylan Larkin has expanded his trade request list to ten teams.
•Simon Edvinsson also seeks a trade amid the team's struggles.
•Viktor Arvidsson has emerged as a strong performer for Detroit.
•Larkin's potential trade to the Canadiens has gained fan attention.

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1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings: Overreaction trade Detroit must make amid inconsistent 2026-27 start

What they're saying

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The Detroit Red Wings are going through some tough times on and off the ice. The Red Wings are still working through the Dylan Larkin trade request . Simon Edvinsson still wants a trade as well. And the team hasn’t been the strongest on the ice, either. Detroit does have some good things going for it, though. Viktor Arvidsson has been an incredible […] The post Red Wings: Overreaction trade Detroit must make amid inconsistent 2026-27 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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