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Detroit — Dominik Kubalik went through it to an extent during the exhibition season, playing in Chicago where he’s spent the last three seasons. But that’s the preseason, with few people in the stands and the game simply not meaning much. But Friday’s game at United Center will be different. A sellout crowd for the

Detroit — The Red Wings will be without forward Jakub Vrana indefinitely, after the NHL and NHL Players Association announced Wednesday he will receive care from the player assistance program of the NHL and NHLPA. Under the terms of the joint program, Vrana will continue to be paid while receiving treatment. In the joint announcement

Detroit — It’s possible the Red Wings aren’t expecting forward Jakub Vrana to return for a while longer. Vrana is gone from the team for “personal reasons.” He didn’t play Monday against Los Angeles or he didn’t participate in Tuesday’s practice (the team had the day off Wednesday). The Wings have removed Vrana from the

Detroit — Everybody is beginning to notice the depth the Red Wings possess and the fact there are more players capable of getting on the scoreboard than there has been in recent years. Another good example? After Monday’s 5-4 overtime loss to Los Angeles, a staggering 10 different players have scored goals, led by David

Detroit – The Red Wings earned a point Monday, thanks mainly to the will and determination of Dylan Larkin. Now, Los Angeles eventually earned the extra point in the 5-4 overtime victory, but the Wings wouldn’t have been able to even secure the one point if not for Larkin’s diligence. Los Angeles forward Viktor Arvidsson

Detroit – Playing three games in four nights isn’t uncommon in the NHL. As the schedule drags on, teams are going to be tested that way every once in a while. It’s just that at the beginning of a season, it’s just a little more of a test than usual. The body simply isn’t accustomed

Detroit — The improved depth the Red Wings have talked about and believe they have will be tested early. Coach Derek Lalonde announced after Monday’s morning skate that forward Tyler Bertuzzi will be out four to six weeks with an upper-body injury. Bertuzzi was hurt blocking a shot early in Saturday’s 5-2 victory in New

Newark, N.J. – There’s been much talk about the Red Wings’ improved depth heading into this season thanks to general manager Steve Yzerman’s veteran acquisitions. Through two games, you can see the stronger lineup and genuine promise this team has. The Wings made it two consecutive wins Saturday to open the season, defeating the New

Newark, N.J. — At some point in his career, probably sooner rather than later, defenseman Moritz Seider is going to wear a permanent leadership letter on his jersey, be it as a captain or alternate captain. Seider appears to be ascending to that type of overall player and leadership role. But as coach Derek Lalonde

Detroit – For debuts, it couldn’t have gone any better for Elmer Soderblom. Or Ville Husso. Or, for that matter, the new head coach Derek Lalonde. Many of the Red Wings’ newcomers had memorable debuts Friday as the Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 for the Wings’ regular season and home opener. “The important thing,

Detroit — Ville Husso earned the start in net Friday for the Red Wings’ season opener. Alex Nedeljkovic is scheduled to start Saturday in New Jersey. And listening to coach Derek Lalonde, expect the alternating, more or less, to continue for quite a while. Basically, until either Nedeljkovic or Husso claims the starting job, or

Detroit — The optimism is apparent. You feel it and hear it from Red Wings fans who have had to endure much losing over the last six seasons, six years of missing the playoffs and really not coming close. Heading into Friday’s regular-season opener against Montreal, there is a sense the Wings are climbing out

]Detroit — The “fresh start” that forward Filip Zadina was looking for isn’t going to happen at the beginning of this Red Wings season. Coach Derek Lalonde confirmed after Thursday’s practice the 2018 first-round pick (sixth overall) will be a healthy scratch Friday against Montreal. Zadina will be joined by forward Pius Suter, a free-agent