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Mar 11, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) and defenseman Troy Stecher (70) celebrate after the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports It’s no question that at times the 2020-21 Detroit Red Wings season has been an up and down

Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman’s goal between the 2020 and 2021 season was not to create a Stanley Cup contender, but to bolster the development of rookies, round out the roster, and secure some draft capital. Halfway through the season, Red Wings fans are at the point where they can see the effects the

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 11: Robby Fabbri #14 of the Detroit Red Wings takes a second period shot in front of Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena on March 11, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings Preview: A Gradual Return to Familiarity by Nate

Mar 9, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Patrik Nemeth (22) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports MoJo: Red Wings’ Seider and Johansson Could be a Future Pairing by Alex Faber If you watched

EDMONTON, AB – DECEMBER 30: Albert Johansson #9 of Sweden during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship match between Russia and Sweden at Rogers Place on December 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images) Red Wings: New NHL Draft Proposals and 2021 Draft Date Update by Nate Brown In a year already

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 21: Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings attends the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Red Wings fall again to Tampa in 4-3 Overtime Loss by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings will

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 04: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks to control the puck in front of Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Little Caesars Arena on December 04, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings Preview: There’s No Earthly

Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill seems to have taken a page out of the Willy Wonka book of explanations. It’s one that leaves you bewildered and wondering if Evgeny Svechnikov got caught guzzling some fizzie lifting drinks with brother Andrei last Thursday.  From The Athletic’s Max Bultman: Blashill says hasn’t made a decision

Heading into the season, General Manager Steve Yzerman’s focus was to bring in the right mix of veterans to help the younger Red Wings grow. In the same breath, it was also to add potential trade chips that would help build more for the future.  By that definition, Bobby Ryan can be considered Yzerman’s best

The Detroit Red Wings don’t always make things easy for their prospects getting ice time with the big club. Just ask Anthony Mantha. While this philosophy can be questioned by just about everyone, there is wisdom in the idea of not rushing prospects. Allowing them to have more ice time and high pressure experiences where

It’s a little bit of a pause for the Detroit Red Wings  while the week had some mixed reviews. Sunday and Tuesday’s games saw some tough returns while Thursday’s 5-2 loss to Carolina showed  some competitive spirit, especially from Filip Zadina. But everyone could use a little break and it comes in the way of

In a season consistent only in its inconsistency, players are bound to have some cold stretches. Unfortunately for the Red Wings, some of their best players have experienced their fair share of frozen spells. However, as we start to embark on the final half of the season, we are bound to see some of these

Jan 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) skates with the puck behind the net during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Prospects: Cholowski, Hirose, Smith Making Noise by Alex Faber It was inevitable but the news

Jeff Blashill and the Red Wings organization have shown their commitment to veterans this season. This leaves many of Detroit’s younger players and prospects stuck in Grand Rapids. After a 5-2 loss to Carolina but Evgeny Svechnikov making more contributions, it’s a wonder more younger players haven’t been featured. While this can be a bit frustrating

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 04: Filip Zadina #11 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates following a goal scored during the first period of their game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on March 04, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings Preview: Everything Old is New

Feb 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings forward Evgeny Svechnikov (37) is congratulated for scoring a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings: All Aboard the Jonatan Berggren Hype Train by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings strung a

PLYMOUTH, MI – FEBRUARY 15: Jonatan Berggren #17 of the Sweden Nationals skates up ice with the puck against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 15, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Finland defeated Sweden 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Jonatan Berggren

Alright Red Wings fans, it’d be a long shot. It would probably cost a big name or two. But what if the Buffalo Sabres Jack Eichel really does force his way out? What if Sabres GM Kevyn Adams gives Steve Yzerman a call? Could something be done that would make sense for both teams? There’s news everywhere,

Mar 2, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Jack Roslovic (96) celebrates a goal with teammates during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Preview: Your Guess is as Good as Mine by Nate Brown The Detroit Red Wings missed their

The Red Wings (7-14-3) and Blue Jackets (8-10-5) are slated to meet for the third time this season, with both teams recording a victory in the season series. Detroit comes into the game seeing Tyler Bertuzzi, Robby Fabbri, and Dylan Larkin nursing injuries and according to The Detroit Free Press’ Helene St. James, Fabbri could