Troy Stecher puts golden exclamation mark on year of struggles, sorrow – National Post And in a year where the Richmond native was rocked by the sudden death of his father, Peter, endured the disappointment of not being retained by his hometown club and then slogged through a COVID-challenging and difficult season with the struggling
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The Detroit Red Wings have long been linked with Swedish goaltender Jesper Wallstedt–even before they secured the sixth overall pick. This article will seek to not only balance out why Detroit is rumored to take him, but looking at the pros/cons of selecting him. Recent Red Wings History Drafting Goaltenders In the Cap era, the Red Wings have
Detroit — Those who watched the Red Wings religiously this season know it to be true. And it’s been the case for the last couple seasons, for sure. The Wings have trouble scoring goals. They ranked 30th (out of 31 teams) in the NHL this season, averaging a weak 2.23 goals per game, which was still
June 8 is mostly remembered for two things; plenty of Stanley Cup Final action and multiple coaching changes. Also, one of the most memorable Entry Drafts in National Hockey League history took place on this date. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to remember all the top moments this day has given us.
One of the hottest topics in Hockeytown right now is whether or not captain Dylan Larkin can be a suitable top line center moving forward. The fact of the matter is that he is the Red Wings’ top center, at least for now, because Detroit lacks centers that could push him out of that spot.
Wow. 24 years since the 42-year Cupless drought came to an end. I was 2 when the Wings won in ‘97. This year has brought us some of the most exciting playoff matchups we’ve seen in years. From Vegas and Colorado’s bout to the clash of the titans in Tampa, adrenaline-pumping hockey seems to be
As much as the Detroit Red Wings re-signing Luke Glendening makes sense, there are stumbling blocks to consider. Glendening, 32, is poised to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He’s coming off a four-year, $7.2 million contract with a $1.8 million salary cap hit. Since the contract went into effect, Glendening has recorded 33
Would the Detroit Red Wings be interested in a deal with Buffalo? According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Sabres might very well open for business soon: The Buffalo Sabres will provide ample content in the weeks ahead. Aside from the ongoing coach search, NHL clubs are calling Buffalo with interest in a number of players,
Detroit — Some athletes you just cannot picture in another uniform but the one they’ve worn their entire career. Luke Glendening, if not at that point yet, is pretty close. Really, can any Red Wings fan truly envision Glendening wearing another hockey sweater? Glendening has spent eight seasons with the Wings after signing out of Michigan
Picking sixth in the draft, Red Wing’s general manager Steve Yzerman will have a bevy of high end talent to examine across the world. He has a handful of “home grown” prospects to analyze at the University of Michigan, which includes the player with maybe the highest upside in the draft: Kent Johnson. Walking Highlight
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 Tony Wolak, Devin Little, Patrick Brown, and Kyle Knopp are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking
IIHF Tournament Media All-Star Team:G-Juho Olkinuora (FIN)D – Moritz Seider (GER)D – Korbinian Holzer (GER)F – Andrew Mangiapane (CAN)F – Conor Garland (USA)F – Liam Kirk (GBR) — Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) June 6, 2021 SHL defenseman of the year, IIHF Tournament All-Star…what’s next for Seider? A trip to Hockeytown? One can only hope. The Case
There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak extended while another was snapped. Plus, some of the best players in National Hockey League history got their calls to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Owen Davis | Special to Detroit Free Press Twenty-four years ago today, the decades-long wait ended for the Detroit Red Wings and their fans. On June 7, 1997, at Joe Louis Arena, the Wings completed their four-game sweep of the Flyers, 2-1, and kicked off the Hockeytown dynasty of four championships in 11 seasons. The Free Press’
The final bunch of Detroit Red Wings players grades ends with two forwards, a defenseman, and a goalie. Here’s how they grade out: Frans Nielsen 2021 StatlineGP: 29G: 1P: 6CF%: 44.7 Preseason Projections: Show improvement 2021 Season in a Nutshell Statiscally, Nielsen was projecting better than his paltry 9 point (3-6) season last year. But
Nick Paul scored in overtime on a 2-and-1 break with Ottawa Senators teammate Connor Brown and Canada won its 27th world hockey title, beating Finland 3-2 on Sunday night. Brown slid the puck over to Paul and he beat goaltender Jussi Olkinuora 6:26 into the extra frame. Andrew Mangiapane, whose arrival midway through the preliminary
Carolina 4 at Tampa 6: Tampa leads 3-1 Bruins 1 at Isles 4: Series Tied 2-2 Jets at Habs (Montreal leads 2-0) 6:00- NBCSN, SN, TVAS I’m rooting against Paul Maurice but for Nikolaj Ehlers. It’s complicated. Colorado at Vegas (Avs lead 2-1) 8:30- NBCSN, SN, TVAS If the Knights don’t win this one they’re
June 6 has been a hectic day over through National Hockey League History. A pair of expansion drafts were held on this date, including the first one ever. Lord Stanley called California home for the first time, and Bean Town acquired one of its most beloved players. It’s time to begin our daily trip through
Seider was the set-up artist in the only point Germany scored in a 2-1 loss to Finland at the IIHF Worlds. Seider has been the best player on Germany’s roster from the moment he set foot on the ice. Hopefully the next time we see him suit up after this game, it’s in the red
When Steve Yzerman hoisted the Stanley Cup and skated a lap at Joe Louis Arena on June 7, 1997, the Detroit Red Wings ended a drought that had lasted 42 years. The lap with Lord Stanley was repeated in ’98 and 2002. Yzerman retired in 2006, and celebrated his fourth Cup, in 2008, as a member of