All-Time Rank
4th
out of 40 franchises
Detroit Red Wings
See how Detroit Red Wings' seasons, playoff runs, and championships shaped the franchise’s all-time standing.
Total FLI
1,900.66
full franchise cumulative score
Best Season
2007-08
53.45
Stanley Cups
11
championships in the tracked lineage
Playoff Appearances
64
65%
Status
Active
currently active
Franchise Snapshot
Inception
1926-27
Status
Active
Stanley Cups
11
Playoff Appearances
64 (65%)
Seasons Counted
98
Conference
Eastern
Division
Atlantic
Location
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Historical Name Changes
This franchise’s history includes earlier team names. Frozen Ledger keeps those identities connected as one continuous franchise record.
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Detroit Cougars1926-27 to 1929-30
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Detroit Falcons1930-31 to 1931-32
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Detroit Red Wings1932-33 to Present
Key Eras and Peaks
Best Season
Highest single-season FLI: 2007-08
53.45
Strongest Era
Most influential run: Detroit Red Wings
1926-27 to 2024-25 • 1,900.66 total FLI
Most Recent Peak
Latest major high point: 2007-08
Detroit Red Wings era
Legacy Shape
Championship-driven
A quick read on how this franchise built its standing.
Season-by-Season FLI
Track how this franchise performed across its full history, including prior names where applicable.
Historical name changes are summarized above. The chart and season table remain one continuous franchise record.
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Season Table
Browse every season in this franchise’s history, including FLI and historical context.
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Frequently asked questions about the Detroit Red Wings
Does this page include previous franchise names?
Yes. Frozen Ledger treats Detroit Cougars and Detroit Falcons as part of the same franchise history shown on this page.
What does "Best Season" mean on this page?
Best Season identifies the single season in this franchise record with the strongest Frozen Ledger score in the current payload.
Why can Season FLI and Total FLI tell different stories?
Season FLI measures one campaign, while Total FLI reflects the cumulative weight of the franchise’s full history. A team can have a brilliant peak season without having the deepest overall résumé, or vice versa.
What does this page include in the franchise’s historical record?
This page includes the franchise’s continuous record across its historical name changes, without splitting the timeline into separate location eras.
Why does this franchise rank 4th?
Detroit Red Wings sit 4th all-time in Frozen Ledger because the franchise profile blends 11 Stanley Cups, 64 playoff appearances, and longevity, championships, and multi-era relevance. Their strongest sustained run came in the Detroit Red Wings era, which contributed 1,900.66 total FLI and featured a best season of 2007-08.
Why are there no extra franchise-history controls on this page?
This franchise changed names, but it was not relocated. The chart and season table stay as one continuous record, so separate franchise-history controls are not needed.