Red Wings announce 49-player training camp roster with camp opening Thursday at BELFOR.
Horcoff Takes Helm as Wings Prep for Camp
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The Detroit Red Wings released their 2026 training camp roster and schedule on Tuesday, with 49 players set to take the ice beginning Thursday at BELFOR Training Center The Malik Report. The big story heading into camp is the status of captain Dylan Larkin, who will attend but will miss the start due to injury Detroit Hockey Now. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff addressed the media, emphasizing that a rebuild is "out of the question" and that the organization remains focused on contention despite recent turmoil Detroit Free Press — Red Wings (via Google News). Horcoff also indicated that contract extensions for Simon Edvinsson and other key players are expected in the near future.
Meanwhile, the Red Wings' prospect tournament concluded on Tuesday, with players like Carter Bear and Nate Danielson gaining valuable experience ahead of the main camp,. Despite the organizational uncertainty surrounding Larkin's future and the front office changes, analysts suggest the Red Wings' window of contention is still opening thanks to their deep prospect pool. Defenseman Moritz Seider spoke with The Athletic about navigating the team's recent turbulence, acknowledging the difficulty of staying informed while abroad over the summer.
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Dylan Larkin will attend camp but miss the start due to injury as captain's future remains uncertain.
Interim GM Horcoff declares rebuild 'out of the question' and signals focus on contention moving forward.
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Red Wings announce training camp is ready to begin with roster details and schedule now available.
Interim GM Shawn Horcoff holds first press conference with media at Little Caesars Arena.