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Detroit — Steve Yzerman remembers the draft process when he was entering the NHL as a player in 1983. The entire process was so much different back then, even for a player who was eventually going to excel and reach the Hall of Fame. Back then, for a draft pick entering the NHL, the worldview was

Detroit — They aren’t necessarily picking at the top of the NHL Entry Draft on Thursday, but the Red Wings feel just fine selecting eighth overall. General manager Steve Yzerman said Tuesday, while discussing Thursday’s first round — Rounds 2-7 are Friday — that he’s confident the Wings will add a talented prospect. “We certainly hope so, that’s our

Detroit — The NHL Entry Draft is always a difficult exercise to try and predict — but never more so than this year. This is a good class, one with many players who could potentially break through and become quality players, but it’s difficult to separate or differentiate many of the prospects. Even at the head

Detroit — It’s still too early to tell, and the full results will not be known for several years. But the lack of success the Detroit Red Wings have had with the NHL Entry Draft appears to be turning in the opposite direction. A major reason the Red Wings have been mired near the bottom of

Detroit — Steve Yzerman likes familiarity. He admits he leans toward those he knows and formulas he recognizes. After nine years building the foundation of a championship team in Tampa, he came home to a familiar place. So it’s no surprise Yzerman plucked the next Red Wings coach from his own tree. It’s only fair. If

Detroit — There are areas the Red Wings need to improve upon, but new head coach Derek Lalonde identified two throughout Friday’s introductory news conference. The Wings have to get better defensively and they need to improve on special teams. The Wings missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season, and ultimately cost Jeff Blashill

Don’t blink. That’s probably the best piece of advice we can offer if you’re checking out the upstart 3ICE hockey league, which takes arguably the most exciting aspect of NHL games — overtime’s 3-on-3 — and plays full games with that format. The league is in its third week, and on Saturday, arrives at Grand

Detroit — Derek Lalonde was officially introduced Friday as the 28th head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Lalonde was introduced by Wings owner and governor Chris Ilitch, and general manager Steve Yzerman, culminating a two-month search for a head coach. “It’s a huge responsibility and I’m very excited about the challenge going forward,” Lalonde said. One of

Detroit — Derek Lalonde was officially introduced Friday as the 28th head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Lalonde was introduced by Wings owner and governor Chris Ilitch, and general manager Steve Yzerman, culminating a two-month search for a head coach. “It’s a huge responsibility and I’m very excited about the challenge going forward,” Lalonde said. One of

The Detroit News  |  The Detroit News The Detroit Red Wings announced Derek Lalonde as their new head coach on Thursday. The former Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach becomes the 28th head coach in franchise history. A press conference with the new coach is scheduled for 11 a.m. today. “I’m very pleased to announce Derek as

Detroit — Derek Lalonde has been named the new head coach of the Red Wings. Lalonde becomes the 28th head coach in franchise history. “I’m very pleased to announce Derek as our new head coach,” general manager Steve Yzerman said in a statement. “He has proven himself as an excellent coach at every level and

Detroit — The Red Wings announced their seven-game preseason schedule on Thursday. The Wings will take to the ice for the first time on Sept. 27 with a road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins before making their Little Caesars Arena season debut on Sept. 28 against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Wings will close out September with a home

Detroit — In a week the Red Wings will be on the clock with their first pick in the NHL Entry Draft. The Wings will pick eighth overall, early enough in the draft to grab a player who could help the team some day win games. But who will that player be? Good question. There are so many

Detroit — Goaltending is arguably the most important position for any NHL organization. The Detroit Red Wings entered this offseason with cloudiness surrounding the position, particularly at the minor-league level. Two weeks before the start of unrestricted free agency, the situation is looking a bit clearer surrounding the position. The signings last week of Victor Brattstrom