Detroit sports teams face roster changes ahead of new seasons

Detroit's professional sports teams face significant transitions heading into their upcoming seasons.

The Detroit Red Wings enter the NHL offseason following a season where they finished 41-31-10. The roster has seen notable departures, including Patrick Kane and James van Riemsdyk, while Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested a trade. To bolster their offense, the team added Viktor Arvidsson and Keegan Kolesar, and Daniil Tarasov has taken over goaltending duties behind John Gibson.

In the NBA, the Detroit Pistons are preparing for the 2026-27 season after a successful run that included securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Key challenges for the team include maintaining their defensive identity following the trade of Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies and finding consistent perimeter scoring to support Cade Cunningham. The team also faces questions regarding the defensive impact of new addition John Collins and the offensive development of Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland II.