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The Detroit Red Wings battle for the crease continues to intensify as the club appears content to foster three netminders for the duration of the season. It’s not uncommon for an organization to identify and correct a weakness. Still, it seems as though general manager Steve Yzerman wanted to ensure that head coach Derek Lalonde

The consensus is the Detroit Red Wings are much better than last season. Why such optimism? It’s the offense. Even though last year’s team and this year’s version have the same number of points (27) after 22 games, the current edition has much more firepower. And their offense hides flaws. After whipping the Chicago Blackhawks

The Detroit Red Wings have now won five of their last six games and have continued to get the job done. They secured two points after an overtime victory on Saturday, entering the Montreal Canadiens barn and getting the job done. The only thing that sucked about the win was the Detroit Red Wings was

I’ve used this analogy in the past: the NHL is like the autobahn; if you sputter or slump for any amount of time, there is a possibility that you will quickly fall down the pecking order or even become an afterthought. I am not suggesting Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen is an afterthought, but

While the Detroit Red Wings are not going to see forward Patrick Kane make his debut for some time, he’s going to end up getting involved quickly. The Red Wings will benefit from having Kane in their forward core, and he will find ways to get active after joining the forward core. The Detroit Red

My mom and I are seated behind Michael Hutchinson’s office. The Manitoba Moose’s starting lineup is announced, which includes Brad Lambert. Oh great, here we go again. The last time a National Hockey League (NHL) prospect opposed the Grand Rapids Griffins, Dmitri Ovchinnikov scored a hat trick. Then, I hear the Griffins starting lineup. Simon

One of the things that the Detroit Red Wings have been hoping for is depth in their forward core. In 2023-24, the team has taken some strides in that regard. One player who has helped is Robby Fabbri, who is healthy and scoring. After an early injury kept him off the ice, the Detroit Red

The Detroit Red Wings made the big move to sign Patrick Kane, but what now? It’s like sneaking a peek at a Christmas gift but still having a month to unwrap it. In this case, Kane will likely be in the Red Wings lineup next week. After the signing of Kane was announced, the Detroit

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Red Wings’ remarkable ability to identify and develop burgeoning talents beyond the initial picks has been instrumental in shaping the franchise’s sustained competitiveness and championship aspirations. The Detroit Red Wings have carved a legacy as masterful drafters, showcasing unparalleled success in discovering talent in the later rounds of the

The Detroit Red Wings were able to bounce back Thursday night at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. Detroit skated to a 5-1 victory over Connor Bedard and the Hawks a day after they suffered a tough 3-2 road loss to the Rangers in New York. Detroit was without their captain for the second straight night,

The Detroit Red Wings have made the move to bring Patrick Kane to Hockeytown. The team announced on Tuesday that they were bringing in Kane on a one-year deal worth $2.75 million (pro-rated), making it official later in the evening. This comes after the Detroit Red Wings were rumored to be in the final two

The Detroit Red Wings suffered a 3-2 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday night in New York. They went up 2-1 during the second period but surrendered two goals in the third to let the New York march right back into it. On top of that, there was more bad news regarding defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere.

Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Kane has officially joined the Detroit Red Wings. The staff at Octopus Thrower shares their thoughts on the game-altering move. The long-awaited moment has arrived: the announcement unveils the signing of elite veteran forward Patrick Kane to a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings, marking a significant turning point.

The last time the Detroit Red Wings played in Madison Square Garden earlier this month, they dug themselves a hole to the tune of five goals in the first two periods before coming back to score three goals in the third. It was “too little too late” against the New York Rangers, who are one

While Dylan Larkin may be the reason for the recent success of the Detroit Red Wings, there will be a bump in the road for the Red Wings captain. While Larkin’s subtle speech may have woken up the Red Wings, they will have to continue on without their captain for some time. Detroit Red Wings

Well, the wait is finally over after months of speculation; star forward Patrick Kane has officially signed a one-year deal worth $2.75 million with the Detroit Red Wings. The agreement is prorated, meaning he will earn roughly two million for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. It’s nice to see players choosing to play in

Ladies and gentlemen, “The Decision” of the hockey world has happened. Patrick Kane has chosen to take his talents to Hockeytown. Jokes aside, the Detroit Red Wings are signing Kane to a one-year, $2.75 million contract. While it’s not that groundbreaking of a decision, the rumor mill was churning, and someone turned up the heat

The Detroit Red Wings returned home, disappointed after their trip overseas to Sweden. The Red Wings attained just one of four possible points on the trip following a third-period meltdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs, yielding three unanswered goals to lose the contest 3-2. With the first quarter of the 2023-24 nearly complete, the Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings are on a streak! They have won three in a row and are playing quite well right now. Why not add a big-name talent that could likely provide a nice boost to the lineup almost immediately? For the Detroit Red Wings faithful, they are likely getting tired of the Patrick Kane

The Detroit Red Wings have long stood as a pillar of hockey greatness. However, a deeper exploration unveils the lesser-known individuals whose dedication and contributions remain the unsung threads weaving the Red Wings’ remarkable story. The Detroit Red Wings boast a storied legacy in NHL history, renowned for their dynastic runs and iconic superstars who