Detroit Free Press

Several newcomers relied upon this upcoming season made an early impression in the Detroit Red Wings‘ 6-2 win over the Penguins in Detroit’s exhibition opener on Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Free-agent signee Dominik Kubalik had two special teams goals, and prospect Elmer Soderblom and veteran Steven Kampfer both scored for the Wings, who host the Blackhawks

Derek Lalonde saw a text congratulating him, but didn’t have time to read the body of the message. When he found out, he had a good laugh. A press release made the rounds Tuesday morning, declaring Lalonde was named “the third-most handsome NHL coach of 2022, according to beauty-technology analysis.” He ranked behind Edmonton’s Jay

Derek Lalonde had one less thing to worry about Tuesday: His family was safely out of the Tampa area and the path of Hurricane Ian. While Lalonde has moved to Detroit as he embarks on his first year as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, his wife and children are still living in Tampa.

TRAVERSE CITY — As one player put it: There are going to be mistakes, but that’s what exhibition games are for. Dominik Kubalik’s observation resonates all the more with the Detroit Red Wings given the makeover they’ve undergone. They have a new goaltender, new defense pairings to sort out, and new line combinations to explore. New

TRAVERSE CITY — Jakub Vrana showed off that wicked shot of his, which is what the Detroit Red Wings have come to expect of him. Among the fresher revelations as training camp comes to a close is just how entertaining it will be to watch Elmer Soderblom try to earn a spot in the lineup.

TRAVERSE CITY — Newcomer Dominik Kubalik was among the Detroit Red Wings players who entertained during Sunday’s scrimmage that broke up the monotony of training camp. Kubalik’s Red squad bested the White squad, 4-2, before a sold-out , enthusiastic crowd at Centre Ice Arena, on the penultimate day before the Wings head to Detroit. Kubalik

TRAVERSE CITY — In a matter of days, the Detroit Red Wings will get their first look at how Simon Edvinsson handles himself against NHL opponents. Exhibition games don’t count in the standings but they do count as a valuable evaluation tool. The Wings have eight on the slate, most immediately Tuesday at Pittsburgh and

TRAVERSE CITY — Derek Lalonde had a couple compliments for Jakub Vrana that hint at the relative newcomer’s potential to impact the Detroit Red Wings. Though Vrana has been with the Wings for 18 months, he only squeezed in 11 games after arriving at the 2021 trade deadline, and missed the first 56 games last

TRAVERSE CITY — David Perron made an immediate, favorable impression on the first day of training camp. The veteran forward exuded energy, helping to feed the freshness that permeates the Detroit Red Wings after a makeover that extended to players at every position and the coaching staff. Perron, 34, is the oldest player on the

TRAVERSE CITY — Nicknames in hockey tend to revolve around a player’s proper name, but every now and then, a unique one comes along. Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin (called “Larks” by teammates) laughed Thursday after the first day of training camp when asked if he knew why new head coach Derek Lalonde goes

It finally happened. Steve Yzerman is talking about the Detroit Red Wings making the playoffs. OK, I sort of had to pester him about it during Wednesday’s news conference on the eve of training camp. But the Wings’ general manager did speak about the possibility — however remote — that his team might make the

TRAVERSE CITY — Derek Lalonde has spent so much time preparing for his first camp as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings that Thursday’s start can’t come fast enough. He described himself as “very excited” Wednesday, then admitted that “anxious is probably the better word for it. I probably went over our first couple

TRAVERSE CITY — The Detroit Red Wings are gathered for training camp for the fourth time under Steve Yzerman’s reign, with as much promise as they’ve had in ages. A new hope permeates every aspect, from players brought in to strengthen every position to a new coach determined to implement better team defense. Yzerman isn’t

TRAVERSE CITY — Canada’s pending decision to drop vaccine requirements for people entering the country would have a significant impact on the Detroit Red Wings. Tyler Bertuzzi made headlines last season as the only player on the team (and one of the few in the NHL) to decline to get vaccinated for COVID-19, calling it