Listen up, Red Wings faithful! It is September 22, 2026, and while the standings are still clean slates, the intensity is ramping up. We have got a busy night of preseason exhibition hockey ahead with ten matchups on tap, including our beloved Detroit Red Wings heading out to face Pittsburgh. We need to see these boys find their rhythm after that tough 0-1 exhibition loss to Columbus back on Monday, September 21. Remember, these games are just exhibitions—they don't count in the standings—but for a squad looking to make a massive jump, every shift matters.
Beyond the preseason slate, the league is buzzing. We are still riding the high from the recent Stanley Cup celebrations and the drama of the draft and free agency. Steve Yzerman has been working the phones, and I’m looking for our core to take that next step into a playoff powerhouse. The offseason has been full of intriguing roster moves across the NHL, but my eyes are locked on Detroit. The training camp battles are fierce, and the competition for spots is exactly what this team needs. Let’s shake off yesterday’s result and get back to work. LGRW!