The Detroit Red Wings’ modest offseason changes — mainly the addition of John Gibson, James van Riemsdyk and Jacob Bernard-Docker — clearly hasn’t restored oddsmakers’ faith in Detroit’s chances of being a quality hockey team.

As of this morning, FanDuel odds of Detroit winning the Stanley Cup are +11000. That’s 110/1 in fractional terms. Only seven teams own worse odds. The Chicago Blackhawks are the biggest longshot at +50000 (500/1).

Detroit’s odds of qualifying for the playoffs are +235. That’s an implied probability of 29.85%. Only seven teams have worse odds for that bet as well.

And by the way, it sure seems like Gibson’s arrival will improve Detroit’s goaltending. But his odds of winning the Vezina Trophy are +25000 (250/1).

Apparently, FanDuel believe Swedish defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka has a reasonable chance of playing for the Red Wings this season. His odds for winning the Calder Trophy are +3100. Only 10 players have better odds.

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Former Red Wings player Slava Kozlov fired as KHL coach before his team plays a game.

No love for goalie John Gibson in the NHL.com fantasy goalie rankings.

Ex-Detroit player Gerard Gallant lands coaching gig in the KHL. Adds ex-NHLer to his coaching staff.

Red Wings Extra

According to FanDuel’s Sportsbook, Ken Holland (+2400) has better odds to win General Manager of the Year for 2025-26 than Steve Yzerman (+4500). Only eight GMs have worse odds than Yzerman in this category.

 

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