Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman had a busy start to July: He hired a new head coach, acquired a goaltender, and signed three forwards and three defensemen in free agency. It’s as aggressive as Yzerman has been since being named GM of the Wings in April 2019, and a sign that the team is
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Associated Press Pittsburgh — The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Farmington Hills native Jeff Petry and forward Ryan Poehling from the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Mike Matheson and a fourth-round pick in 2023. Born in Ann Arbor and raised in Farmington Hills, Petry played at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s in high school and at Michigan State
The first thing that struck Steve Yzerman was how big Simon Edvinsson looked. Edvinsson is expected to compete for a roster spot with the Detroit Red Wings come fall, and he made a brief but favorable impression Thursday after travel issues delayed his arrival by several days. The 2021 No. 6 overall pick took part
You have to give a little to get a little in any good relationship. And in a way, that’s exactly what Steve Yzerman has done this offseason. The Red Wings’ general manager gave away some of that financial flexibility he’d worked so methodically to create the last few years. But in the process, he has
Even now, after the biggest spending spree in years, Steve Yzerman won’t commit to the goal of making the playoffs. Which isn’t to say it’s not his goal for the Detroit Red Wings team he manages. He just won’t say it publicly. He’d rather his team learn how to win first. His moves in free
The first thing that struck Steve Yzerman was how big Simon Edvinsson looked. Edvinsson is expected to compete for a roster spot with the Detroit Red Wings come fall, and he made a brief but favorable impression Thursday after travel issues delayed his arrival by several days. The 2021 No. 6 overall pick took part
You have to give a little to get a little in any good relationship. And in a way, that’s exactly what Steve Yzerman has done this offseason. The Red Wings’ general manager gave away some of that financial flexibility he’d worked so methodically to create the last few years. But in the process, he has
Detroit — Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman at the end of last season said improving defensively was a top priority heading into next year. He’s taken matters into his own hands a bit over the last two days, signing defensemen Ben Chiarot and Olli Maatta and adding Mark Pysyk on Thursday morning. But perhaps the most
Detroit — When Dominik Kubalik was a youngster in Czechia he’d go over his grandfather’s house and they’d watch Red Wings VHS tapes of the 2002 Stanley Cup-winning season. Goaltender Dominik Hasek was a national Czech hero and was a key member of the Wings’ Hall of Fame-laden team. Kubalik thought about those days after
Steve Yzerman kept looking to his left, where he had a depth chart for the Detroit Red Wings hanging in his corner office at Little Caesars Arena. It speaks to how much he has strengthened the team in his fourth offseason as general manager that he needed a cheat sheet, but in fairness, there were
Detroit — There were roster spots open, needs to be addressed, and the Red Wings had money to spend under the salary cap. It all created a perfect storm for general manager Steve Yzerman, who substantially added to the roster and seemingly strengthened the lineup. After the season ended, Yzerman expressed a desire to add
The Detroit Red Wings were busy Wednesday, the first day of NHL free agency, and it appears people took notice. A flurry of moves from general manager Steve Yzerman helped the Red Wings land on a number of “winners” lists from national outlets once the dust settled. The Red Wings added to both ends of
The normal resting heart rate for adults is anywhere from 60 to 100 beats per minute. But once noon hit on Wednesday, the average heart rate for Detroit Red Wings fans had to have climbed to upwards of 120 to 160 beats per minute. Needless to say: it was an exciting day in Hockeytown. Related:
Ben Chiarot, one of five players the Detroit Red Wings added on opening day of free agency, summed up the appeal: “Steve Yzerman builds good teams. I think everyone knows that.” Yzerman sent a message Wednesday when he signed Chiarot, Andrew Copp, David Perron, Dominik Kubalik and Olli Määttä: Expectations on the Wings have grown exponentially.
In addition to adding players slated for the Detroit Red Wings, general manager Steve Yzerman used free agency to add organizational depth. Defenseman Mark Pysyk, a veteran of 521 NHL games, was signed for one year, $850,000. Center Austin Czarnik received a two-year, $1.525 million contract and right wing Matt Luff was signed for a one year,
Detroit — Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman isn’t done adding free agents. The Wings signed defenseman Mark Pysyk on Thursday to a one-year contract worth $850,000. Pysyk, 30, is a veteran of 10 NHL seasons and has suited up in 521 games, totaling 104 points (28 goals, 76 assists ) and 162 penalty minutes between
The Detroit Red Wings made more than a splash in free agency on Wednesday – they made waves. In all, the organization signed eight free agents, including: C/LW Andrew Copp LD Olli Määttä LD Ben Chiarot RW David Perron LW Dominik Kubalik RD Mark Pysyk RW Matt Luff (Two-Way) C Austin Czarnik (Two-Way) What’s notable
Ben Chiarot, one of five players the Detroit Red Wings added on opening day of free agency, summed up the appeal: “Steve Yzerman builds good teams. I think everyone knows that.” Yzerman sent a message Wednesday when he signed Chiarot, Andrew Copp, David Perron, Dominik Kubalik and Olli Määttä: Expectations on the Wings have grown exponentially.
In case there were any doubts: Steve Yzerman’s still got it. The Detroit Red Wings’ GM on Wednesday opened NHL free agency with a bang and then some, signing five lineup players to deals that are sure to make the Wings look a whole lot different next season. But in bringing in a fresh crop of
The Detroit Red Wings have signed versatile forward Andrew Copp to a five-year contract with an average annual value of $5.625 million. Copp Heads from Big Apple to Back Home Copp was most recently a member of the New York Rangers, joining them for their Stanley Cup push. The Rangers acquired him from the Winnipeg
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