The 2026-27 NHL Season will begin earlier than what most fans are used to thanks to a condensed exhibition schedule along with another two games added to the regular-season campaign.
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The Detroit Red Wings, who will only play four exhibition games, are set to open the regular season on Oct. 2 against the visiting New York Rangers at Little Caesars Arena.
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The version of the Red Wings that hits the ice that day is going to look different than the roster that was met with a chorus of booing after their loss on April 11 to the New Jersey Devils, sealing their fate of not making the playoffs.
The future of Dylan Larkin, who requested a trade, has yet to be settled, especially in the wake of the recent leadership transition that saw Steve Yzerman vacate his role as GM.
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Before that took place, Yzerman signed Viktor Arvidsson and Daniil Tarasov, while also acquiring Keegan Kolesar.
Veterans James Van Riemsdyk and Cam Talbot aren’t expected back, while all indications point toward Patrick Kane departing as well.
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