Overview
- Patrick Kane, speaking Friday at Detroit’s end‑of‑season media session, said there is mutual interest in a new contract with the Red Wings.
- Dylan Larkin voiced frustration over another missed postseason and said a March injury limited his skating after a hit against Vegas and a right‑leg buckle that cost him seven games.
- Detroit finished 41-31-10 for 92 points and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a 10th straight year, now the NHL’s longest active drought.
- The club was 12 points inside the playoff picture on January 24, then slumped after the Olympic break with inconsistent play that erased its cushion despite trade additions.
- Kane produced 57 points in 67 games and reached career milestones, and multiple outlets say re‑signing him and adding a No. 2 center and a scoring winger headline Detroit’s offseason needs.