Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Red Wings return to work after a weeklong break with 35 games left to prove that they have taken a step forward this season. They head into Philadelphia on Wednesday, and host the Flyers on Saturday, then have just four games left the rest of the month because February is being used as a

Before we get into any of this, please take a moment and, in your own way, applaud what the Detroit Red Wings have done this season. Exiting the NHL’s All-Star break, the Wings have a 20-21-6 record with 46 points through 47 games. That has them nine points behind the Boston Bruins, who have played

Dylan Larkin has in every way reinforced the Detroit Red Wings’ decision to use their first-round pick on him in 2014. This weekend’s All-Star Game was the second of his career, and he’s on pace to top 30 goals for the second time in his career. He made the NHL at 19, and in his

Shawn Horcoff wanted to grow in his role with the Detroit Red Wings, just as he has helped the organization’s draft picks grow. In his new role as assistant general manager, Horcoff will serve as one of general manager Steve Yzerman’s top advisors, and serve as GM of the AHL Griffins. “It’s an exciting time

The Detroit Red Wings have filled their assistant general manager vacancy from within, promoting Shawn Horcoff to the position previously held by Pat Verbeek. Like Verbeek, Horcoff is a member of general manager Steve Yzerman’s inner circle, often watching Wings games seated next to Yzerman in the management suite at Little Caesars Arena. Horcoff, 43, has served

Pat Verbeek’s long association with Steve Yzerman played a key role in Verbeek being named general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. That organization’s gain is a loss for the Detroit Red Wings, one Yzerman could look to fill from within. But Verbeek leaving to run his own team ultimately reflects well on Yzerman, because the

When he let go of trying to do everything, everything became much easier. Dylan Larkin is feeling more like the player he wants to be, the player the Detroit Red Wings need him to be. He has been their most consistent performer, and is on pace to surpass the 30-goal mark for a second time in

Pat Verbeek, a longtime associate of Steve Yzerman’s, is leaving his job as Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager to be the general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. The announcement will be made Thursday, a source told the Detroit Free Press. Verbeek, 57, has served as assistant GM to Yzerman since 2019. When Ryan Martin left last year

The Detroit Red Wings didn’t pull off what they wanted and went into their break on a losing note. For the second time in a month they came up short against the Los Angeles Kings, who unleashed a barrage against goalie Alex Nedeljkovic on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena to come away with a 5-3 victory. The Wings (20-21-6)

The Detroit Red Wings head into their last game before a weeklong pause intent on showing they learned from the pain they endured earlier this month. The Los Angeles Kings are on Wednesday’s slate at Little Caesars Arena before everyone scatters for the All-Star break. The Wings (20-20-6) played their worst first period of the

Jordan Oesterle can stop pinching himself at least for a day: This memory isn’t about to fade. The depth defenseman ensured the Detroit Red Wings have a chance to head into their All-Star Break on a good note, as they can carry a winning momentum into Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. For the

The Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks engaged in a game of near-goals, trading chances in a give-and-go performance. Dylan Larkin scored his 23rd goal of the season Monday at Little Caesars Arena and Jordan Oesterle used his first goal of the season to give the Wings a 2-1 victory in overtime. Larkin picked his

Dylan Larkin was succinct: “This one hurts, a lot.” The Detroit Red Wings captain had just scored twice, reaching 22 goals. The Wings were 10 minutes from delivering what would have been excellent weekend results — and then they self-destructed. It’s what coach Jeff Blashill has reiterated over the past month: The Wings are still learning

Steve Yzerman has made significant changes in the nearly three years he has been general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, overhauling the goaltending, the defenseman corps and the forward group to fashion a more competitive product than the one he inherited. The one notable area where Yzerman has not made a change: head coach.