Show Caption Hide Caption Alex Nedeljkovic How Detroit Red Wings are coping with trade deadline Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic and coach Jeff Blashill, March 17, 2022. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Detroit Red Wings (25-29-7) vs. Seattle Kraken (18-38-6) When: 10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Climate Change Arena in Seattle. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1).
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Seattle — Tyler Bertuzzi was away from hockey this week, but it was worth it. Bertuzzi and his fiancee Ashley Greasley welcomed baby Kinsley Lea into the world, which has brought about changes. “Very little sleep is the big one,” said Bertuzzi after Saturday’s morning skate, while admitting he’s still learning to master the whole diapers thing.
It wasn’t that long ago that winger Taro Hirose had just joined the Detroit Red Wings following a successful collegiate career with the Michigan State Spartans. The Winnipeg-native had interest from other teams as an undrafted free agent, but chose to stay in Michigan. “It’s a little crazy that I could be playing in the
SEATTLE — As the Detroit Red Wings count down the days until they’re past the trade deadline, one guy who isn’t going anywhere has sparked renewed purpose. Alex Nedeljkovic enters Saturday’s game against the expansion Seattle Kraken coming off a confidence-boosting performance, one that was welcome after a rough patch. His 43-save outing against the Vancouver
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Seattle — Many NHL players will tell you they don’t check their phones and monitor the trade deadline up until Monday’s 3 p.m. deadline. But that likely is not totally true. Lives are uprooted and rosters are tweaked, as rumors continue to swirl until Monday’s finish line. The Red Wings have known too well, for the sixth consecutive season,
SEATTLE — The Detroit Red Wings packed up and moved on to Seattle, wondering whether one or more teammates might not be around for the trek back home. There were signs Thursday that defenseman Nick Leddy may be on the move, as a phone call from Steve Yzerman led to Leddy being scratched from Thursday’s
Vancouver, British Columbia — Many of the things the Red Wings haven’t been good at lately, Thursday they turned around and did well. And it produced a needed victory, 1-0 over the Vancouver Canucks. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 43 shots for his second shutout, the Wings killed three Vancouver power plays (two in the third period), had
Detroit Red Wings Steve Yzerman appears poised to trade veteran defenseman Nick Leddy. Leddy was scratched from Thursday’s lineup against the Vancouver Canucks for what Jeff Blashill said was a “management decision.” The trade deadline is Monday, and sitting Leddy is a form of protection against possible injury. Leddy, who turns 31 on Sunday, is
Vancouver, British Columbia — Many of the things the Red Wings haven’t been good at lately, Thursday they turned around and did well. And it produced a needed victory, 1-0 over the Vancouver Canucks. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 43 shots for his second shutout, the Wings killed three Vancouver power plays (two in the third period), the
The Detroit Red Wings played their best game in weeks, generating scoring chances and, for a change, playing with a lead. Their performance against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at Rogers Arena led to a 1-0 victory, ending a six-game skid. Alex Nedeljkovic made 43 saves to earn his second shutout as a Wing and
Vancouver, British Columbia — A sure sign trade deadline day is approaching? Players who could be shipped out, are sat. The Red Wings scratched defenseman Nick Leddy from Thursday’s lineup against the Vancouver Canucks with what is being called a “management decision”. Leddy, who’ll be 31 Sunday, is also likely not going to play Saturday
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Red Wings haven’t been helping themselves lately with poor starts and falling behind early. It’s all contributed to the recent six-game winless streak, and made life trying to win hockey games more difficult. “Be prepared to play, simple as it sounds,” said defenseman Troy Stecher, as to what the Wings can
Taro Hirose has made favorable impressions on the Detroit Red Wings since being signed as a free agent three years ago, but only as a call-up. He’s with the team again on their trip to western Canada and Seattle, and contributed two assists in the 7-5 loss against the Oilers on Tuesday. That was Hirose’s
Vancouver, British Columbia — As starts go, Taro Hirose couldn’t have asked for a better one. Getting his first opportunity on this road trip since being recalled from Grand Rapids, Hirose had two assists in Tuesday’s 7-5 loss in Edmonton. Hirose played 11 minutes, was on an effective line with Michael Rasmussen and Adam Erne,
The 2022 Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Edmonton Oilers are looking around the league at possible trade partners and players that could fit their needs. Of the teams they are supposedly linked to, they should stay away from a deal with one of the league’s best general managers in Steve Yzerman of the
The NHL’s Trade Deadline is set for March 21 as the Pittsburgh Penguins are still trying to upgrade their forward group. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings have made it known they’re open for business. Two teams heading in opposite directions with the Penguins gearing up for what could be another Stanley Cup playoff run, while
Welcome back to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel
Jeff Blashill liked most of what he saw in the Detroit Red Wings’ latest outing: They rallied from two three-goal deficits after falling behind early. “Bad things are going to happen and you have to be mentally tough and find a way to grind through it and we did that. You get down 3-0 on
The Detroit Red Wings showed some of the moxie that’s been missing over the past week, battling back after their opponent chased their goaltender five minutes into the game. Marc Staal’s first career two-goal night boosted the Wings out of a three-goal deficit Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, and former Oiler Sam Gagner also