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In three years as Detroit Red Wings General Manager, Steve Yzerman has almost completely changed the roster.  When he was hired, he asked fans for patience.  No timeline was put in place as to when the Red Wings would be competitive again.  One thing we have learned about Steve Yzerman is to never doubt his

Seen as a potential first rounder in his draft year, Jared McIsaac has had a rough couple of years since the Detroit Red Wings selected him in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft. Let’s examine his development thus far – and more importantly, what’s kept him from development. 2021 Statline Grand Rapids Griffins

Of all the Swedes in the Detroit Red Wings pipeline, the giant Elmer Soderblom is  the most imposing. But what else does he bring to the table besides his towering frame? 2021 Statline Frolunda J-20 (SHL Juniors) Games played: 4 Goals: 2 Assists: 2 Frolunda (SHL) Games played: 28 Goals: 3 Assists: 2 Sweden U-20

There’s still some work to do for Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman after he inked Tyler Bertuzzi to a two-year deal last Saturday. With both Adam Erne and Jakub Vrana headed to arbitration (though it’s very likely a deal gets done before it sees an arbitrator), Filip Hronek, Givani Smith, and Chase Pearson join

The Detroit Red Wings front office did their homework when it came to drafting Sebastian Cossa at #15 overall. Director of Amateur Scouting Kris Draper spoke specifically about how many different people they interviewed about Cossa–along with the kid himself. A video TSN released with interviews of Cossa gives a glimpse of the confidence, and

Predicting an opening night roster at the beginning of August for the Detroit Red Wings is a bit of a gamble because so many things can transpire between now and opening night.  As the roster changes throughout the next two months, I will continue to update my predictions through development camp, and then the preseason.

The Detroit Red Wing’s William Wallinder is one of the most raw, high-ceiling low-floor prospects in the entire organization. Let’s take a closer look. 2021 Statline MoDo Hockey J-20 (HockeyAllsvenskan Junior) Games played: 4 Goals: 2 Assists: 4 MoDo Hockey (HockeyAllsvenskan) Games played: 43 Goals: 1 Assists: 5 Measurables Left Shot Defenseman 6-foot-4 192 Pounds

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman hasn’t had a lot of time to rest since the Stanley Cup Final ended. Between the Expansion Draft, the Entry Draft, and then free agency, he’s been working on aligning the team into his vision. After two and a half weeks of work, here’s how things stand. Red

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 30: Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his first period goal with teammates while playing the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena on January 30, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings: Analyzing Yzerman’s Offseason Trades and Signings by Chris Giles Finally, it happened.

Detroit Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman continues to have a very busy summer as he has had to endure the Expansion Draft, Entry Draft and free agency.  Throw in trades and Yzerman has almost completely transformed Detroit for the upcoming season. Here is a look at all the movement that has occurred in Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings are still adding after acquiring center Mitchell Stephens from Tampa Bay for Detroit’s 2022 6th round pick. The 24-year-old Stephens is known to Steve Yzerman, who drafted him back in 2015 during the second round when he was running the Lightning. With the departures of Luke Glendening and Darren Helm, a

When former Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm signed with the Colorado Avalanche Thursday, it closed the chapter on the last remaining link to the 2008 Stanley Cup Champion. Helm was an instrumental part of the 2008 team, and would shine even brighter in the 2009 playoff run–though that one wouldn’t end as spectacularly for

The Detroit Red Wings, though never really answering the Jamie Benn crosscheck to Dylan Larkin’s neck last season–may have this afternoon: Now, general manager Steve Yzerman did indicate that Witkowski was more a signing for Grand Rapids than the big club, but let’s say it might not be a coincidence if Witkowski is called up

The Detroit Red Wings had a quieter day than some but were certainly busy in some respects. After re-signing Sam Gagner and Calvin Pickard, Detroit was active in adding some names while also letting some familiar faces find employment elsewhere. Here’s a wrap of what they did: Red Wings add Jordan Oesterle, Ryan Murphy and

Detroit Red Wings fans almost universally rejoiced when this announcement was made: A signing that holds a lot of promise, Pius Suter inks a two-year deal worth about $3.25M AAV and is reunited with his former teammates from the Guelph Storm–Tyler Bertuzzi and Robby Fabbri. A look at what Suter brings via Jfresh hockey: Pius

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 01: Sam Gagner #89 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena on May 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings: Where the 2021 Draft Class Will Be Playing in ’21-22 by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings have

The Detroit Red Wings added eight new players in the 2021 NHL Draft – three defensemen, four forwards and a goaltender. Where will the new additions develop in their first official season as members of the Wings’ prospect pool? Heading Off to College Three of Detroit’s new prospects will spend their draft +1 year in

The Detroit Red Wings made a couple moves today, re-signing forwards Kyle Criscuolo and Taro Hirose to one-year deals. Both are expected depth moves, with Criscuolo being fourth on Grand Rapids in points with 19 (11-8) last season and Hirose seeing some time in Detroit in the way of six games. Hirose seemed like a good

With $37.6 million in cap space and more than a few gaps in the roster, the Detroit Red Wings will have a busy few weeks of free agency. However, don’t expect GM Steve Yzerman to look too far from his own pending free agent list to fill roster gaps. 14 Pending Free Agents To find

There were a couple more transactions today for the Detroit Red Wings, both expected moves as the league inches closer to free agency opening up on Wednesday. First is Gustav Lindstrom’s extension: Once he was protected on the expansion list, it was a foregone conclusion that he would return. The two-year extension is purportedly for