Former Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader has re-emerged in North American hockey. The Grand Rapids Griffins announced Friday that they have signed the 34-year-old forward to a pro tryout contract. Abdelkader needs no introduction from us. He spent 13 years wearing the Winged Wheel, before that with the Griffins and Michigan State Spartans. The Red
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The Detroit Red Wings will be looking to extend their modest two game win streak at home against the Dallas Stars. In November, Dallas won the first meeting between the two teams 5-2. This is game #41, the midway point of the season for the Red Wings. Detroit are currently 13-6-2 at home while Dallas
Game Day Updates This isn’t an update but it’s wholesome content. Projected Lineups Red Wings Forwards Vladislav Namestnikov – Dylan Larkin – Lucas RaymondTyler Bertuzzi – Pius Suter – Robby FabbriAdam Erne – Michael Rasmussen – Filip ZadinaGivani Smith – Joe Veleno – Sam Gagner Defense Danny DeKeyser – Moritz SeiderMarc Staal – Filip HronekNick
Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played, and San Jose had a very busy date. It is time to fire up the THW time machine for our daily trip through the decades.
Improving defense, stringing together points key for Red Wings in second half – Detroit News “We’re not quite as good defensively as we were a year ago,” Blashill said. “We have to keep getting better defensively, understanding that every playoff team, every team that wins, is in the upper tier of defensive categories statistically.” The
After a stretch of rough play, the Detroit Red Wings Head Coach, Jeff Blashill, decided to make some major changes to the lineup. One such change was the head-scratching move to put Tyler Bertuzzi, one of the best offensive forwards on the team, on the second line – away from Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. But
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 01: Vladislav Namestnikov #92 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Seattle Kraken at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Yzerman Should Weaponize the Cap at the Trade Deadline by Nate Brown In recent weeks, the Detroit Red Wings penalty kill
On Tuesday night, Jonatan Berggren netted a career-high four assists in a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL. The 21-year-old has been scoring at an alarming rate; through 30 games, he has 27 points, just two points shy of the team’s lead. To outsiders, this came as a bit of a shock.
Two of the greatest players who ever skated in the National Hockey League had memorable performances on this date. Plus, the number 1,000 was a reoccurring theme, a shortened season began, and a dynamic duo in Chicago hit a pair of personal milestones. Let’s take our daily trip back through time and relive the best
The most interesting piece is the switching of home dates against the Leafs to give Canada/Ontario more time to relax their restrictions. The addition of the March 24th game is tougher than all the February Olympic break games. That gives the Wings games on March 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 & 27. That’s a
In the latest of Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman’s 32 Thoughts, he makes reference to several teams that could help cap-strapped clubs out and Steve Yzerman’s Red Wings are one of them: 16. The lack of cap space will be the biggest impediment to making trades. So many teams are so tight, or in long-term injury. Arizona is
In this edition of the NHL Stats Corner, we take a look at a historic night in San Jose by Timo Meier, the dominance of the Colorado Avalanche, and more goals from Alex Ovechkin. We also check in on another stellar performance by the Carolina Hurricanes and look at the surprising Detroit Red Wings. All
This afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings announced on twitter that the organization claimed Tampa Bay’s Gemel Smith off of waivers. A following announcement also revealed some changes to Detroit’s upcoming schedule. How does Gemel fit into the lineup? The 27 year old forward joins his brother, Givani, on the Red Wings roster. Gemel Smith is
The Red Wings have claimed Gemel Smith, Givani Smith’s older brother, off waivers: The 27-year-old center-winger has bounced around the NHL and AHL since he was drafted by Dallas in the 4th round of the 2012 NHL Draft. He’s suited up for 88 NHL games, posting 24 points (12-12—24). He’s had some success in the