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Red Wings hold NHL's highest salary cap space ahead of training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:18 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Red Wings hold NHL's highest salary cap space ahead of training camp

Summary

As of August 19, the Detroit Red Wings have approximately $19.57 million in available salary cap space, leading the NHL in this category. The team awaits decisions on its future general manager and the status of captain Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade. With training camp starting next month, whoever takes over as GM will need to address the contract situation of defenseman Simon Edvinsson, along with potential negotiations with forward Alex DeBrincat, who is due to become a free agent next summer.

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By the Numbers

•Detroit has the most salary cap space in the NHL at $19.57 million.
•Training camp for the Red Wings starts in less than a month.
•Dylan Larkin has requested a trade and remains undecided.
•The Red Wings' future GM will manage Edvinsson's contract and Larkin's situation.
•Ample cap space allows for discussions with Alex DeBrincat on a potential contract.

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