RED WINGS FREE AGENCY - Arvidsson, Kolesar In, Kane Out? and Larkin/Werenski Debate - July 2nd, 2026

RED WINGS FREE AGENCY - Arvidsson, Kolesar In, Kane Out? and Larkin/Werenski Debate - July 2nd, 2026

From Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast by Winged Wheel Podcast

July 2, 2026 · 1h 25m

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The episode discusses the first day of Detroit Red Wings' free agency, including player signings and trade requests.

This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down day one of Detroit's free agency & what Steve Yzerman did & didn't do. Hockeytown news & analysis covers the Victor Arvidsson signing, Kolesar trade, & the Dylan Larkin trade request still hanging over the Red Wings. (00:00) - Intro (04:50) - Overall Free Agency Vibes No overpays, no ugly term, no updates on Larkin or DeBrincat - Detroit dodges the landmines & plugs some obvious holes but big questions still remain. (06:30) - Carter Mazur Extension A two-year deal gives Mazur runway to stay healthy and grab an everyday roster spot. (10:05) - Viktor Arvidsson Signing Two years at $5 million for one of the best 5-on-5 producers on the market - a direct answer to Detroit's scoring woes, but is the timing right? (16:10) - Daniil Tarasov & the Backup Goalie Spot A one-year deal for Tarasov and what this means for Postava, Augustine, and John Gibson. (21:15) - Depth Signings & Kolesar Trade Keegan Kolesar brings 270 hits of snarl to a bottom six that's been bullied for years. Also, Justin Abdelkader is officially off the books. (31:40) - What's Next for Kane? Missing Out on Mavrik Bourque Is Showtime leaving? Patrick Kane updates. Plus, a…

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