When you’re a rebuilding team like the Detroit Red Wings, the name of the game is adding prospects, not subtracting them. To that point, general manager Steve Yzerman has drafted a total of 23 prospects since he took over in the spring of 2019. But not all prospects are equal. Some are definitely more valuable
Month: November 2020
There has been plenty of buzz about the release of Adidas’ NHL Reverse Retro hockey jerseys yesterday. A quick look highlights flashy colors, alternate logos, and nods to the ghosts of teams past. The Detroit Red Wings, though, presented designers with a complex challenge: How do you take an Original Six franchise, with an already-classic
Yesterday marked the 18th anniversary of Bob Probert’s retirement from the NHL. Tragically, on July 5 of this wretched year, it is now a decade since the giant of a man suddenly passed. As such, this is my tribute to a near mythical being gone far too soon. Meeting my Hero At age 16, I
All the buzz in the NHL is surrounding a certain collection of jerseys that were officially dropped on Monday – and deservedly so. However, the Detroit Red Wings and their fans have a lot more to discuss than just a sweater. So let’s get the obvious thing out of the way: Red Wings “Reverse Retro”
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Red Wings prospect Jonatan Berggren on his injury progress Detroit Red Wings prospect Jonatan Berggren played just 16 games last season. Filmed June 25, 2019 in Detroit. Brimming with confidence and health, Detroit Red Wings prospect Jonatan Berggren is having quite a season
Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in National Hockey League history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking the ice for the first time. This was also a big date for a Hall of Fame goaltender and for defensemen finding the scoresheet. Rangers Win NHL Debut This is a very important date in
Four. Four straight seasons that have been void of any postseason action for the Detroit Red Wings. Of course, this dubious stretch comes on the heels of 25 consecutive playoff appearances including four Stanley Cup championships. For a proud city and an original six franchise, missing the playoffs was once an anomaly, but has become
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers were listed among teams agents still believed needed to make a significant move. What would that move be? Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas said he believes the Leafs don’t have any bad contracts. Does that mean no more deals are coming? And, what if he’s wrong?
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit – In retrospect, everything turned out fine for defenseman Alex Cotton, the Red Wings’ fifth-round draft pick last month. But make no mistake about it. Not getting drafted when he was eligible in June 2019, not hearing his name called through seven rounds, spurred Cotton on to a
What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. This week, Devin Little, Patrick Brown, and Tony Wolak are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit – The Red Wings’ iconic jersey will be getting a tweak a few times this season. The NHL unveiled its new Adidas Reverse Retro alternate jersey – a nod to the 31 teams’ throwback jerseys with modern twists. Each jersey is inspired by one historical significance for the
The NHL restricted free agency “market” and specifically the offer sheet process can be puzzling. What could be potentially used as an equalizing agent throughout the league is an otherwise rarely used tactic. Case in point, the last successful offer sheet happened 13 years ago when the Edmonton Oilers were able to pry Dustin Penner
The Detroit News Top 2021 NHL prospect Owen Power was named the first star in his NCAA debut with the men’s hockey team at the University of Michigan on Saturday. Power, a 6’5″, 215-pound defenseman who has been compared to Stanley Cup champion defenseman and 2020 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay
The Detroit Red Wings are incredibly stingy when it comes to retiring numbers. To date, they have only retired eight jerseys with the recent inclusion of Red Kelly’s number 4. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing — retiring a jersey is an honor reserved for the greatest of the greats in team history. Related: 7
The Detroit News Ted Kulfan talks about Anthony Mantha’s new four-year, $22.8 million contract and he projects the early lineup combinations when the Wings return to action. Also on this week’s podcast is an interview with former Red Wings draft pick Wes McCauley, voted by the players the No. 1 referee in the NHL. Here’s the
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Steve Yzerman talks Red Wings rebuild, hopes for 2021 season Steve Yzerman discusses the Wings rebuild and hopes for 2021 season. Nov. 4, 2020. Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said recently he wants Anthony Mantha playing hockey, not sidelined from a fight. His
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Carolina Hurricanes will look to get an extension done with Dougie Hamilton as soon as possible. Meanwhile, forward Bobby Ryan detailed why he chose the Detroit Red Wings in free agency and could a former Montreal Canadiens forward return to the NHL? If he does,
The Detroit News Ted Kulfan talks about Anthony Mantha’s new four-year, $22.8 million contract and he projects the early lineup combinations when the Wings return to action. Also on this week’s podcast is an interview with former Red Wings draft pick Wes McCauley, voted by the players the No. 1 referee in the NHL. Here’s the
We’ve spent quite a bit of time deciding who the Detroit Red Wings should protect in the upcoming Seattle Kraken expansion draft. But what about the flipside of the coin – who will the Kraken choose from the Red Wings? We’ve set Detroit’s protected list. Now, we’ll dive into the most intriguing expansion draft picks
Jonatan Berggren has always been known as a playmaking threat, hence the reason the Detroit Red Wings drafted him 33rd overall in 2018. His stick handling, agility, and vision seemingly make up for what others previously perceived as a lack of size, but his last two seasons in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) have been