The Detroit Red Wings are valued at $2.11 billion, placing it as the NHL’s 10th most valuable franchise.
Detroit’s franchise, owned by the Ilitch family, is one of 12 NHL teams worth $2 billion or more, according to Sportico.
The estimated evaluation by Sportico represents a 14% increase value from last year. The Red Wings still have the lowest value among the Original Six teams. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the league’s most valuable franchise at $4.25 billion, followed by the New York Rangers ($3.65 billion), Montreal Canadiens ($3.3 billion) and Boston Bruins ($3 billion).
The Chicago Blackhawks ($2.74 billion) fell from sixth to seventh among the league’s valuable franchises.
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Bob Duff points out that the youngsters are not going away quietly. Emmitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin Pellikka played well Friday in Toronto?
Detroit’s forward line combinations are not settled. Is Andrew Copp in the mix to play on the top line?
What we know about the 2025-26 Detroit Red Wings and what we don’t know.
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This was Emmitt Finnie’s line from the 3-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs: one goal, one assist, four shots, seven hits, plus-2, two penalty minutes. 5-2 (71%) on faceoffs. This is a youngster who wants to play for the Red Wings opening night.
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Florida: George Richards writes that there will be no youth movement this season for the Florida Panthers.
Montreal: Ivan Demidov’s injury isn’t thought to be serious. Montreal Canadiens.
New Jersey: Given how the Devils’ fourth line is playing in preseason, it’s hard not seeing former Red Wings player Luke Glendening getting a contract. He’s in camp on a PTO. New Jersey Devils.
Pittsburgh: The Penguins’ waivers list included veteran player Danton Heinen. Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vegas: Hannah Kirkell reports that contract talks with Jack Eichel are going “relatively slow.” Vegas Golden Knights.