Although a few household names are skipping the World Championship tournament, a few surprises are set to attend. Team USA recently announced its roster, which included prospect Carter Mazur. Team Canada, which was put together by Blues general manager Doug Armstrong, and Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman, includes defenseman Jake Walman and a surprise addition of
Month: May 2023
At this time of the year, the major focus of the hockey world is the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Round 2 is in full swing, with each series having played one or two games already. The New Jersey Devils are facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs are taking on the Florida
The Detroit Red Wings signed Antti Tuomisto to an entry-level contract in March. The 6-foot-6, 205-pound Finnish defender has taken his time, but his development path was simply different than others. The 22-year-old was a second-round pick of the Detroit Red Wings from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, being selected with the 35th pick overall.
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Petr Klima, who passed away this week at age 58, was part of the draft class that revived the Detroit Red Wings. Here is the tale of how he came to be drafted, and the adventure that got him to Detroit. Parts are excerpts from the book, “On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the
Matt Dumba is one of the top pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) defensemen set to hit the open market. As a result, he should garner plenty of interest this offseason. The Minnesota Wild have limited cap space due to the Ryan Suter and Zach Parise buyout penalties, so it appears more likely than not that
Petr Klima, who electrified Detroit Red Wings fans in the 1980s with his dazzling style, has died. Reports out of his native Czechia said Klima was found in his home in Chomutov, with no further details. He was 58. Klima was part of the Wings’ 1983 draft, selected at No. 86. He played four full
Detroit — Petr Klima, one of the most popular players in his era with the Red Wings, died unexpectedly in his native Czechia Thursday at the age of 58. News reports out of Czechia, and confirmed by the Czech Ice Hockey Federation, say Klima was found in his home in Chomutov, with no further details.
Detroit Red Wings fans would be forgiven if there was a measure of schadenfreude after the New York Rangers failed to advance out of the first round of this year’s playoffs. They were eliminated by the New Jersey Devils, where former Wings forward Tomas Tatar was among the goal scorers who put away the Rangers,
The Detroit Red Wings were smart, and earlier this season, they locked Jake Walman up to a three-year contract extension. After acquiring him from the St. Louis Blues, he jumped into the defensive core and has really found his role. The Detroit Red Wings started playing Walman on the top pairing with youngster Moritz Seider
It’s an understatement to say that the Detroit Red Wings aren’t close to winning a Stanley Cup right now. While they are an improved team from last year, there is still a lot of ground to make up before being called a contender. Related: How Much Did the Detroit Red Wings Improve in 2022-23? Looking
Detroit — There’s been much talk since the regular season ended about how the Red Wings need to be a tougher team to play against. One young player who feels he can do more in that area, along with other parts of the game, is Joe Veleno. The Wings’ 2018 first-round draft pick (30th overall)
It has become a mantra of sorts for Red Wings fans that “Detroit doesn’t win draft lotteries”. It’s well known that they were seriously unlucky in the 2020 draft lottery, falling to fourth overall after recording a dismal 39 points in 71 games. However, is this sentiment actually supported by any numbers or is it
Thank you, Boston Bruins. Thank you for showing Steve Yzerman the error in his thinking when it comes to playoff potential. You see, the Detroit Red Wings general manager told us this year that he doesn’t believe in being a buyer at the trade deadline and holding on to his unrestricted free agents unless he
One of the Detroit Red Wings’ top prospects and building blocks is expected to miss an extended period after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. The Detroit Red Wings announced Monday that Simon Edvinsson had successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 4 to 6 months. Four months will take Edvinsson to September, but
One of the Detroit Red Wings’ key rebuilding blocks may miss the start of next season. The Wings announced Tuesday afternoon that defenseman Simon Edvinsson, their prize pick from the 2021 draft, had undergone successful surgery on his left shoulder the previous day. Recovery time is expected to be 4-6 months. Four months takes Edvinsson
Detroit — There’s a lot of different terms for it in hockey. You can call it “bite,” or “edge,” or “sandpaper,” or simple abrasiveness or playing with some snarl. It goes by a variety of names, and you notice it when you see it on the ice. Fight if you must, sure, but it’s not
Detroit — The Red Wings might be missing a key defenseman early next season. The Wings announced Tuesday that Simon Edvinsson underwent successful surgery on his left shoulder on Monday. Recovery time is expected to be four to six months, which means Edvinsson could be ready to take the ice anywhere from September to November.
Ironically, former Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi is the type of player general manager Steve Yzerman will be seeking in free agency this summer. Will a reunion between the two be on the table? It needs to be considered. Bertuzzi, 28, got his first taste of the postseason at the NHL level over the
On May 8, the future will change for two NHL teams. That is the night of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, the annual process of determining the order of the first 16 picks in the upcoming draft. Teams that have been rebuilding for a while now know what is at stake that night, and fans