A lawsuit has laid bare the reason Al Sobotka no longer drives a Zamboni for the Detroit Red Wings: He got caught peeing into a drain and was seen by another employee. Sobotka’s lawyers state in the case filed in Wayne County Circuit Court that Sobotka’s rights were violated under Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act,
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Gene Myers | Special to Detroit Free Press In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought. The Free Press has commemorated that historic quest with a new book: “Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to
TAMPA, Fla. — As short as the runway is getting, it matters whether the Detroit Red Wings are able to take flight. They head into Thursday’s game at the Florida Panthers with a little more air under the wings after winning, 4-3, Tuesday at the Tampa Bay Lightning. The points mattered to the Bolts, whose
We hear from coach Jeff Blashill after his #RedWings play spoiler in Tampa on Tuesday. #MadeToChill
We hear from Jakub Vrana after he scores twice Tuesday, including the winner. #LGRW
The Red Wings finally solved Tampa goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Wings used a three-goal barrage in the second period and Jakub Vrana scored his second goal Tuesday in the third period, snapping a tie and giving the Wings a 4-3 victory over the Lightning. The defeat the was the first in Vasilevsky’s career in the
We hear from Oskar Sundqvist after he scores the first of four #RedWings goals Tuesday night in Tampa. #LGRW
TAMPA, Fla. — The Detroit Red Wings showed some mettle, sticking it to the two-time defending champions and enjoying the reward of a satisfying performance. They emerged from Amalie Arena on Tuesday with a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s the second time in a week the Wings have defeated an opponent that has clinched a
Joe Veleno has had some good opportunities to establish himself as an NHL player this season, but this could be his best. Veleno, a Red Wings’ 2018 first-round draft pick (30th overall), is likely to see some time on the first line, centering Tyler Bertuzzi and Lucas Raymond. Veleno is taking the place of Dylan
Gene Myers | Special to Detroit Free Press In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought. The Free Press has commemorated that historic quest with a new book: “Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to
In another 10 days, there won’t be any Detroit Red Wings games to watch until October. That in itself is a reason to stick around for what’s left on the slate, which resumes Tuesday at the Tampa Bay Lightning. From there, the Wings play at the Florida Panthers Thursday, at home Saturday against the Pittsburgh
Detroit — The description turned out to be fairly accurate — which, from the Red Wings’ perspective, was fruitful. Way back in training camp, when the Wings weren’t sure what they were going to get from forward Pius Suter, coach Jeff Blashill was asked about Suter and what kind of player he’d be. A free-agent signing
Detroit — The description turned out to be fairly accurate — which, from the Red Wings’ perspective, was fruitful. Way back in training camp, when the Wings weren’t sure what they were going to get from forward Pius Suter, coach Jeff Blashill was asked about Suter and what kind of player he’d be. A free-agent signing
Detroit — Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing core muscle surgery, the team announced Monday. The Wings, who didn’t practice Monday, have six games left in the regular season. The team says Larkin’s timeline is expected to be between eight and 10 weeks for complete recovery and