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Detroit — General manager Steve Yzerman wanted to fill holes in the Red Wings’ lineup and hopefully become a better hockey team. Considering Yzerman’s haul the first day of unrestricted free agency Wednesday, he appears to have done that. The Wings added forwards Andrew Copp, David Perron and Dominik Kubalik, along with defensemen Ben Chiarot and

Detroit — Andrew Copp is coming home. The Ann Arbor native, who attended Skyline and University of Michigan, signed a five-year contract worth a reported $28.125 million Wednesday with the Red Wings, shortly after the start of unrestricted free agency. “It’s not just a one- or two-year decision, it’s a five-year decision,” Copp told TSN. “I really like where this

Detroit — Andrew Copp is coming home. The Ann Arbor native, who attended Skyline and University of Michigan, signed a five-year contract worth a reported $28.125 million Wednesday with the Red Wings, shortly after the start of unrestricted free agency. “It’s not just a one or two year decision, it’s a five-year decision. Copp told TSN. “I really like where

Detroit — There’s more work to do. A lot more. There’s more money to spend, too. A lot more than most, as a matter of fact. But for Steve Yzerman, the dilemma here remains the same, more or less. As the marketplace for NHL free agency opens, it’s still about opportunity cost for the Red

Jeff Blashill has his eyes on the road ahead of him. Soon, that road will be Interstate 75, as the former Detroit Red Wings coach packs his bags and heads for Tampa Bay. The Lightning announced Tuesday that Blashill, 48, has found a home as an assistant coach on Jon Cooper’s staff. Is the role as prestigious

Detroit — Dylan James got the chance to play hockey again this past season and made the most of it. Playing junior hockey in Alberta in 2020-21, James only played seven games for the Okotoks Oilers (AJHL) because of three COVID-19 disruptions during the season. Obviously James wasn’t alone, many players endured rough seasons, but it

Detroit — What was expected to be a rather uninspiring unrestricted free-agent class in the NHL has suddenly become quite interesting. A slew of restricted free agents not receiving qualifying offers has deepened the pool of available talent Wednesday as NHL free agency begins — and the Red Wings could reap the benefits. The Wings have roster spots to

The deal is one-for-one. Well, kind of. There was no actual trade — but the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning did engage in a swap, of sorts, as former Wings coach Jeff Blashill on Tuesday was announced by the Lightning as the team’s new assistant coach. He’ll fill a role left behind by Derek Lalonde, who

Detroit — There had been many congratulatory texts and phone calls from people all over, but when Marco Kasper arrived Sunday in Detroit for the start of development camp, there were several that really stood out. Kasper was drafted in the first round Thursday by the Red Wings. On Sunday when camp began, someone Kasper didn’t expect

Detroit — Sebastian Cossa has two simple goals. The first, like many athletes, is to win. The second is to do it at the highest level he’s capable of reaching. Cossa was selected 15th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, and just wrapped up his first full season in the Western

ON TODAY’S PODCAST: Episode 74 Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings’ 2022 NHL Draft, the Ville Husso trade and the hiring of head coach Derek Lalonde from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Here are other highlights from episode 74 of OctoPulse, Taking the Pulse of the Red Wings’ rebuild now in Year 4 of

Detroit — Dan Cleary, the Red Wings’ former player and current director of player development, was quick to reiterate Sunday the purpose of this week’s development camp for recent draft picks. It’s for education, camaraderie, and getting a glimpse of what is professional hockey. But there’s no evaluation going on. So, Cleary’s message to the 39

Detroit — Ville Husso knew he was likely headed out of St. Louis. The Blues had made a big financial commitment to goaltender Jordan Binnington, and keeping Husso would re-signing Husso would be an expensive luxury. So when Husso found out Friday morning his rights were traded to the Red Wings, it wasn’t a shock.

Detroit — With the buzz of the NHL Entry Draft still fresh in everyone’s minds, the Red Wings are about to educate all those kids — and draft picks from the past few years — about what it takes to become an NHL player. The Wings hold their 2022 Development Camp, which returns to the BELFOR Training