Michael Whitaker

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Michael Whitaker covers the Red Wings for The Hockey News, specializing in game-day coverage and analysis as well as player profiles and historical features. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, he has over a decade of experience in professional coverage on the Detroit sports scene.

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Multiple Former Red Wings Veterans Remain Unsigned With 2026-27 Quickly Approaching

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33 Days Until Red Wings Opening Night: Detroit's Best No. 33

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Moritz Seider's Contract Looks Like A Steal After Cale Makar's Massive Extension

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Red Wings Training Camp Is Less Than Three Weeks Away

It won't be long now before the Detroit Red Wings gather in the Motor City for Training Camp, which begins on Sept. 17.  This year also marks a notable change, as it will be just the third time since 1997 that Training Camp is not held in Traverse City.  But will the Red Wings have their next general manager decided by then, and will Dylan Larkin still be wearing the Winged Wheel? 1d

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34 Days Until Red Wings Opening Night: Detroit's Best No. 34

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35 Days Until Red Wings Opening Night: Detroit’s Best No. 35

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Red Wings’ Latest Additions Now Wear Jersey Numbers Tied To Past Glory

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Who Will Be Detroit's Next GM?

Recently, NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman listed several names that the Detroit Red Wings are reportedly interested in to fill the vacated GM position. Among the names are current Detroit Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg, along with Florida Panthers assistant GM Brett Peterson and San Jose Sharks assistant GM Jeff Kealty.  Who will take over as Red Wings GM, and when will that be? 4d

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Red Wings Announce National Broadcast Schedule, Multiple Game Time Changes

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NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman Drops Several Names In Red Wings' GM Search

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Dylan Larkin Included In NHL's Ranking Of Top 20 Centers

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Will Detroit Be Tougher To Play Against Next Season?

Earlier this offseason, the Red Wings were ranked dead in the NHL's aggressiveness index; their 11 fighting majors were 33 less than the NHL-leading Lightning.  While the addition of Keegan Kolesar isn't an earth-shattering move, it's a positive step toward becoming harder to play against. How much will his addition help Detroit shed their reputation of being easy to play against? 1w

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Keegan Kolesar May Prove To Be Underrated Addition To Red Wings

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Dylan Larkin Hits The Links With Lions Stars Amidst Trade Uncertainty

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Moritz Seider Offers Measured Reaction To Major Red Wings Offseason Storylines

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TRADE: Red Wings Acquire Towering Prospect Center With Local Ties

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Red Wings Lead All NHL Clubs In Salary Cap Space

According to the latest figures from Puck Pedia, the Red Wings lead all NHL clubs with just under $20 million in available salary cap space.  While that number will likely change following an extension for Simon Edvinsson, is this a concerning statistic? 1w

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Red Wings Sitting On NHL's Highest Salary Cap Cushion

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Former Red Wing Patrick Kane To Be Welcomed Back In Chicago In Style Before Cubs/White Sox Clash

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Tragedy Strikes As Michigan State Hockey Player Passes Away At 22

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