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The Detroit Red Wings currently have some of the best European prospects playing–mainly in the SHL.  Some of these prospects have already signed entry-level contracts with Detroit.  Others will sign this summer and possibly bring their talents to North America next year. Prospect Focus: Elmer Soderblom (Frolunda, SHL) Elmer Soderblom is starting to dominate while playing

The Detroit Red Wings have hit the mid-way mark in their schedule.  The team is much improved over last year and currently have a record of 18-17-6. The Red Wings have an impressive 13-6-3 record at home, good for 8th overall in league standings.  Detroit’s dismal record of 5-11-3 on the road places them 28th

After a short stretch of good play, the Detroit Red Wings looked ice cold in their 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. Let’s take some observations from Saturday’s game. #1: Losing streak coming? It seems like this Red Wings team wins and loses in chunks. After a four game losing streak, they didn’t lose in regulation

The Nashville Predators took care of business against the Detroit Red Wings, sending the visiting team home with a 4-1 loss. First period Neither team found much success offensively in the first twenty minutes. The goaltenders looked strong, stifling any sort of quality chances that did arise. The Red Wings had the best opportunity to

After completing the first 41 games above .500, the Red Wings will start the second half of their season tonight in Nashville. Detroit went 18-17-6 during the first half of the season and look to improve on an already improved record compared to the last few seasons.  The Red Wings need to improve their road

There are very few Red Wings losses where I’m upset these days. They’re in a rebuild, losses will outnumber wins at certain stretches, and players are learning and growing. But the display in the Red Wings 5-4 loss during their penalty kill in overtime was one that absolutely must stop. Observation #1 starts here: DeKeyser

Jan 21, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring third period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings look to extend win streak against Dallas by Chris Giles The Detroit Red Wings couldn’t make it

The Detroit Red Wings will be looking to extend their modest two game win streak at home against the Dallas Stars.  In November, Dallas won the first meeting between the two teams 5-2. This is game #41, the midway point of the season for the Red Wings.  Detroit are currently 13-6-2 at home while Dallas

After a stretch of rough play, the Detroit Red Wings Head Coach, Jeff Blashill, decided to make some major changes to the lineup. One such change was the head-scratching move to put Tyler Bertuzzi, one of the best offensive forwards on the team, on the second line – away from Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. But

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 01: Vladislav Namestnikov #92 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Seattle Kraken at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Yzerman Should Weaponize the Cap at the Trade Deadline by Nate Brown In recent weeks, the Detroit Red Wings penalty kill

In the latest of Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman’s 32 Thoughts, he makes reference to several teams that could help cap-strapped clubs out and Steve Yzerman’s Red Wings are one of them: 16. The lack of cap space will be the biggest impediment to making trades. So many teams are so tight, or in long-term injury. Arizona is

This afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings announced on twitter that the organization claimed Tampa Bay’s Gemel Smith off of waivers. A following announcement also revealed some changes to Detroit’s upcoming schedule. How does Gemel fit into the lineup? The 27 year old forward joins his brother, Givani, on the Red Wings roster. Gemel Smith is

The Detroit Red Wings currently have seven prospects, three forwards, two defensemen, and two goaltenders, playing junior hockey in North America.  Two players, Cross Hanas and Alex Cotton, must be signed to entry-level contracts this summer or they can become free agents.  Goaltender Sebastian Cossa has already signed his entry-level deal.  The remaining players have

After last year’s average performance, Vladislav Namestnikov has been excellent for the Detroit Red Wings this season. In the Russian forward, Steve Yzerman and the Wings have a player that will be extremely desirable at the trade deadline. A versatile forward Namestnikov is a man of many talents. From the bottom-six to the top-six (and