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Detroit — The entire saga surrounding Red Wings forward Filip Zadina may not be over. Zadina was waived earlier in the week and went unclaimed, after having asked for a trade earlier in the summer, according to general manager Steve Yzerman. No team was interested in trading for Zadina. NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday

Detroit — He’s heard it his entire hockey life, so at this point, the jab doesn’t bother Amadeus Lombardi. It never really did, but especially now, as he’s embarking on a pro career with the Red Wings. It’s the notion that he’s too small. Not big enough. Will not ever play pro hockey. Lombardi, 20,

Filip Zadina went unclaimed after being put on waivers Monday, and now returns to the Red Wings. But Zadina’s future in the organization is likely cloudy. General manager Steve Yzerman said Monday that Zadina requested a trade, seeking a fresh start. But, there was no interest in the trade market, and that was made clearer

Steve Whyno |  Associated Press Former Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal is joining the Philadelphia Flyers, signing a $1.1 million contract for next season with a team embarking on a lengthy rebuilding process. General manager Daniel Briere announced the signing Monday, following the Flyers’ deals over the weekend with gritty winger Garnet Hathaway and depth center

Detroit — General manager Steve Yzerman was satisfied with what he was able to accomplish in free agency in trying to improve the Red Wings. Specific needs, such as forward depth, right-shot defensemen, back-up goaltending, some size and “pushback”, boxes were checked off. But that need of more goal-scoring, Yzerman continues to plug away at.

Detroit — Filip Zadina’s career with the Red Wings might be coming to an end. Zadina, a Wings’ 2018 first-round pick (sixth overall), was placed on waivers Monday by the Wings. Any team can grab Zadina in the next 24 hours, and the two years left on his contract at $1.825 million average annual value.

Stephen Whyno |  Associated Press Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past year. Turns out it was just the right time to hit the market. The post-pandemic hockey landscape meant another year with just a $1 million

Detroit — And here we still sit, stuck between the P-words. Detroit fans craving Playoffs, management doubling down on Patience. All of it requires Perspective, which nobody really wants to hear. The parallels between the Red Wings and Pistons are amazing, considering how different the sports are. The path and the plans are frustratingly similar,

Detroit — Goaltender James Reimer had options when free agency began Saturday and teams began courting the veteran player. The same can be said about the other players the Red Wings signed in the opening hours of free agency, seemingly fixing the holes that existed in the lineup. But the way Reimer and several of

Detroit — After a busy Saturday in free agency, the Red Wings kept spending and accumulating players Sunday morning. The Wings signed right wing Christian Fischer to a one-year contract for $1.125 million. Fischer, 26, spent last season with Arizona where he had 13 goals and 14 assists for 27 points. The 27 points were

Detroit — General manager Steve Yzerman was intent on filling holes in the Wings’ lineup and few teams were as active Saturday on the first day of unrestricted free agency as the Wings were. They made their biggest splash late in the day, signing center J.T. Compher to a five-year contract worth $25.5 million ($5.1

Detroit — The Red Wings were active Saturday in unrestricted free agency, attempting to fill their holes. They made their biggest splash late in the day, signing center J.T. Compher to a five-year contract worth $25.5 million ($5.1 million cap hit). Compher, 28, played at Michigan with Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp. Compher (6-foot, 190-pounds)

Detroit — The Red Wings have gotten their first player in free agency. The Wings signed goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, his representation confirmed. Reimer, 35, was 12-21-8 with a 3.48 goals-against average and .890 save percentage in 43 games with San Jose. Reimer was a fourth-round pick of Toronto

Detroit — The Red Wings have been active Saturday in unrestricted free agency, attempting to fill stated holes. The Wings signed goaltenders James Reimer, to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, and Alex Lyon to a two-year contract worth $1.8 million ($900,000 salary cap hit). The Wings then signed defenseman Justin Holl to a three-year

Detroit — The Red Wings have to get better in a variety of spots to become the competitive team they want to be. General manager Steve Yzerman has an opportunity Saturday to upgrade the roster, and he will do so carefully and judiciously. NHL unrestricted free agency begins at noon Saturday, but with a free

Detroit — You wonder if Kailer Yamamoto even got a Red Wings jersey. Acquired by the Wings Thursday from Edmonton along with Klim Kostin for future considerations, Yamamoto has been bought out by the team and will become an unrestricted free agent. NHL free agency begins Saturday at noon. The key piece in Thursday’s trade,

Detroit — It was quite an emotional day for the Dower Nilsson family. Noah was drafted by the Red Wings on Thursday, two years after his older brother Liam was drafted by the Wings. The two shared a long hug after Noah’s name was called in the third round by the Wings. “It’s an unbelievable

Here’s a breakdown of each of the Red Wings’ selections in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft: Nate Danielson ▶ Pick: No. 9 overall (Round 1) ▶ Position: Center ▶ Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 185 pounds ▶ Last season: Brandon (WHL), 68 games, 33 goals, 45 assists ▶ Scouting report: A good, safe pick, in that Danielson does a lot of things well, and he’s versatile, but maybe doesn’t star in any

Detroit — The Red Wings finally made a trade and went local with the first of their trio of picks in the second round. The Wings acquired forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin from Edmonton for future considerations. The Oilers, under former Wings general manager Ken Holland, were strapped under the salary cap and alleviated

Detroit — It was quiet, probably too quiet for some. The Red Wings stuck with their picks and their plan and dutifully plucked two more skilled youngsters in the first round Wednesday night. But before Wings fans get antsier, they’ll have to wait and see exactly what’s unfolding. Steve Yzerman has shown he knows what