Red Wings move on from multiple unrestricted free agents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings have not renewed contracts for unrestricted free agents James van Riemsdyk, Cam Talbot, Travis Hamonic, and David Perron, who became free agents on July 1. As of now, only Patrick Kane, a former Red Wings player, has signed with another team, the Chicago Blackhawks, while other Red Wings UFAs remain without offers. The NHL's changes to preseason scheduling may impact players seeking tryouts. Meanwhile, Vladimir Tarasenko, once a forward for the Red Wings, has not secured an NHL contract and is reportedly being pursued by Ak Bars Kazan in the KHL.
- •Red Wings do not renew contracts for four UFAs
- •Only Patrick Kane signs with a team after leaving Detroit
- •Preseason changes complicate opportunities for player tryouts
- •Vladimir Tarasenko is sought by KHL's Ak Bars Kazan
- •Tarasenko has not yet secured an NHL contract
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — No Contracts for Old Red Wings
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