2016–17 Detroit Red Wings season

The longest active streak in Major North American sports now belonged to the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA who made the playoffs every year since 1998 until 2020.

On May 10, 2016, the Red Wings named Doug Houda as an assistant coach.

[3] On June 9, 2016, the Red Wings named John Torchetti as an assistant coach.

[4] On September 16, 2016, the Red Wings named Shawn Horcoff director of player development.

Below are the Detroit Red Wings' selections at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 24–25, 2016 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.