[2] On May 23, 2014, it was announced that restricted free agent centre Cory Emmerton had signed with HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for the 2014–15 season.
[4] On July 15, 2014, the Red Wings hired Tony Granato as an assistant coach.
[5] On July 30, 2014, the Red Wings hired Jim Hiller and Andrew Brewer as assistant coaches.
[6] On August 14, 2014, the Red Wings signed executive vice president and general manager Ken Holland to a four-year contract extension through the end of the 2017–18 season.
The 2014 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27–28, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.