The Detroit Red Wings buyout of Frans Nielsen on Thursday reveals that Steve Yzerman has now eliminated all but one hefty contract from the Ken Holland era, continuing the movement away from a bloated cap hell and into one that offers more spots for younger players and an organization suddenly flush with cap space. All
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Per CapFriendly, the Detroit Red Wings have opted to use their second buyout window to buy out the final year of forward Frans Nielsen’s contract. With the #Red Wings settling their Arb case with Adam Erne 4 days ago, the club had access to a second buyout window. As a result, Detroit has opted to
The Red Wings appear to be buying out the remainder of Frans Nielsen’s contract. Detroit gained an additional buyout window after the Adam Erne signing; they utilized this timeframe to buy out the last year of Nielsen’s contract. Frans Nielsen will join Justin Abdelkader on the buyout list through 2022-23. With the #Red Wings settling
Let’s try something new today. There’s not a ton out there that isn’t behind a paywall, so I wanted a discussion-starter instead. As always, if you’ve got Wings-related articles you want to share and discuss, please do so. Today’s question – When will Hronek sign? My guess is that the signing will take place on
The Detroit Red Wings have gotten their fair share of kudos for shrewd drafting, and trading this offseason, and general manager Steve Yzerman has added to his core to try and nudge the rebuild into continued forward progress. NHL Network recently named them their most improved team in the Atlantic. There are a number of
The Detroit Red Wings AHL affiliate the Grand Rapids Griffins will be filled with draft picks selected over the last several years. There will also be an assortment of free agent signing that will fill out the roster. Here is a look at the first draft of the Griffins opening night roster. Goaltenders Age: 29
Re-signed Adam Erne looks to ‘pick up where I left off’ after career year with Red Wings – Detroit News “It’s a business and I don’t think anyone takes that stuff personally; I don’t,” Erne said. “Everybody has a job to do, and I’m happy we were able to settle when we did.” There’s a
Eemil Viro was a third round pick by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Draft and he’s already been signed to his entry-level contract. What does Steve Yzerman and the organization see in the young Finnish defenseman? Here’s a look in another installment of a prospect deep dive. 2021 Statline TPS (Liiga) Games
I don’t really like it either, but it was only a matter of time before the iconic Detroit Red Wings logo would have jersey ads residing nearby on the red or white sweater. The NHL will allow ads for the 2022-23 season according to reports that came out earlier today. According to Sportico, the ads will
Michigan hockey hires Red Wings consultant, ex-Wolverine Brandon Naurato as assistant coach – MLive In Detroit, Naurato worked with the Red Wings and their American Hockey League affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins’ coaching staffs to implement individual skill development into the team identity, which included devising individualized plans for each player with a focus on current
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 01: View of the Detroit Red Wings center ice logo during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena on February 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Which Red Wings Could Potentially Score 20 Goals This Season? by Nate Brown Antti Tuomisto is yet
Red Wings Reset: 2021-22 forward breakdown – NHL.com The only player currently listed as a right wing on Detroit’s roster is Filip Zadina. They also only have three listed LW. My dream of an all-centers lineup is getting closer to reality. The do’s and don’ts of skating with NHL players in summer hockey – Sportsnet
As the Detroit Red Wings continue to sign its remaining free agents, the organization heads into a season that should see the rebuild take the next step. Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman has added pieces that should address some of the scoring issues the team has faced the past few seasons. Bringing in Nick
The Detroit Red Wings got another restricted free agent under contract, announcing Adam Erne’s two year extension this morning. Per Elliotte Friedman: Adam Erne and DET settle at 2x$2.1M AAV — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 15, 2021 When I made predictions about what each of the RFAs could get, I guessed that Erne would clock
Steve Yzerman crossed off another big summer chore from his list this weekend. The team is re-signing RFA forward Adam Erne to a two-year extension worth around $4.2 million. Adam Erne and DET settle at 2x$2.1M AAV — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 15, 2021 Erne and the Red Wings were set to go to arbitration
Lessons from NHL-playing dad benefit Red Wings’ pick Red Savage – MLive “Tremendous family,” Kris Draper, Detroit’s director of amateur scouting, said. “Red grew up in NHL dressing rooms and a hockey environment. Red knows what being a pro is. He has a lot of insight of going into rinks and seeing the sacrifices his
It’s mid-August which is normally the quieter times of the offseason. The Detroit Red Wings, however, continue to patiently care of things. One was expected–re-signing Jakub Vrana to a three-year deal with a $5.25M AAV and the other not so much. Assistant General Manager Ryan Martin took a job with the New York Rangers in the same role,
Ryan Martin leaving Red Wings for Rangers front office job – Detroit News Martin, a native of Connecticut, will be assistant GM of the Rangers — the GM is Chris Drury, a fellow Connecticut native — and be GM of the Rangers’ AHL team in Hartford. The New York Post first reported the move. This
Detroit General Manager Steve Yzerman continues to make shrewd moves in order to strengthen the Red Wings. He built the Tampa Bay Lightning into a powerhouse so Red Wings fans are being patient with Detroit’s re-build. Here is a look at the best transactions for the Detroit Red Wings since 2016. Acquiring Robby Fabbri from
Presser from the team: DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today announced start times for all games of the previously-announced 2021-22 regular-season schedule. The team’s Home Opener, against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Oct. 14 at Little Caesars Arena, will start at 7:30 p.m. This season’s 82-game slate, which includes a 20-day break spanning