2009–10 Detroit Red Wings season

The 2009–10 Detroit Red Wings season will see the Detroit Red Wings' attempt to win their 12th Stanley Cup title. It is the 83rd season for the franchise (77th as the Detroit Red Wings).

October
As part of the NHL Premiere, the Red Wings began their season on Friday, October 2 in Stockholm, Sweden against the St. Louis Blues. Their home opener was on October 8 versus the Chicago Blackhawks.

Playoffs
As of the conclusion of the previous season, the Red Wings have made the Stanley Cup playoffs for 18 consecutive seasons, the longest current post-season streak for a single team in all of North American major professional sports. As of April 4, 2010, the Red Wings have made the playoffs for 19 consecutive seasons.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Average

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Red Wings. Stats reflect time with the Red Wings only.

‡Traded mid-season

Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Draft picks
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was held in Montreal, Quebec on June 26–27, 2009. Detroit made following picks:

Farm teams
The Grand Rapids Griffins remain Detroit's American Hockey League affiliate in 2009–10 and the Toledo Walleye will become the team's ECHL affiliate in 2009-10.