It’s no secret that the 2022-23 Detroit Red Wings lacked team toughness. Both Dylan Larkin and Derek Lalonde acknowledged this in their end of season availability. Ben Chiarot was signed as a free agent to help bring grit and toughness to this team. Radko Gudas Florida Panthers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Radko Gudas
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Although a few household names are skipping the World Championship tournament, a few surprises are set to attend. Team USA recently announced its roster, which included prospect Carter Mazur. Team Canada, which was put together by Blues general manager Doug Armstrong, and Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman, includes defenseman Jake Walman and a surprise addition of
At this time of the year, the major focus of the hockey world is the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Round 2 is in full swing, with each series having played one or two games already. The New Jersey Devils are facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs are taking on the Florida
The Detroit Red Wings signed Antti Tuomisto to an entry-level contract in March. The 6-foot-6, 205-pound Finnish defender has taken his time, but his development path was simply different than others. The 22-year-old was a second-round pick of the Detroit Red Wings from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, being selected with the 35th pick overall.
Matt Dumba is one of the top pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) defensemen set to hit the open market. As a result, he should garner plenty of interest this offseason. The Minnesota Wild have limited cap space due to the Ryan Suter and Zach Parise buyout penalties, so it appears more likely than not that
The Detroit Red Wings were smart, and earlier this season, they locked Jake Walman up to a three-year contract extension. After acquiring him from the St. Louis Blues, he jumped into the defensive core and has really found his role. The Detroit Red Wings started playing Walman on the top pairing with youngster Moritz Seider
It’s an understatement to say that the Detroit Red Wings aren’t close to winning a Stanley Cup right now. While they are an improved team from last year, there is still a lot of ground to make up before being called a contender. Related: How Much Did the Detroit Red Wings Improve in 2022-23? Looking
It has become a mantra of sorts for Red Wings fans that “Detroit doesn’t win draft lotteries”. It’s well known that they were seriously unlucky in the 2020 draft lottery, falling to fourth overall after recording a dismal 39 points in 71 games. However, is this sentiment actually supported by any numbers or is it
One of the Detroit Red Wings’ top prospects and building blocks is expected to miss an extended period after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. The Detroit Red Wings announced Monday that Simon Edvinsson had successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 4 to 6 months. Four months will take Edvinsson to September, but
Ironically, former Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi is the type of player general manager Steve Yzerman will be seeking in free agency this summer. Will a reunion between the two be on the table? It needs to be considered. Bertuzzi, 28, got his first taste of the postseason at the NHL level over the
On May 8, the future will change for two NHL teams. That is the night of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, the annual process of determining the order of the first 16 picks in the upcoming draft. Teams that have been rebuilding for a while now know what is at stake that night, and fans
Before Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings make any offseason moves, it’s important to take a step back and examine the organization’s depth. Doing so will illuminate strengths and weaknesses from a positional standpoint. We know the Red Wings need to score more. But how can they do that? Are there internal options on
The Detroit Red Wings organization has to be truly happy with Amadeus Lombardi‘s progression during the 2022-23 season. He may not have been with the Red Wings or the Grand Rapids Griffins, but the performance that he put together in the Ontario Hockey League (IOHL) was downright fantastic. The former Detroit Red Wings fourth-round pick