Detroit — This NHL offseason promised to be wild and woolly and, so far, hasn’t disappointed. Another flat salary cap has forced teams — and players — to adjust accordingly, with a flurry of movement. Some teams have taken advantage much more than others. In many cases, teams had to let go of younger restricted free agents just to
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Derek Lalonde has added assistant Jay Varady to the Detroit Red Wings‘ coaching staff. Most recently head coach of the American Hockey League Tucson Roadrunners, Varady joins Lalonde, associate coach Bob Boughner and goaltending coach Alex Westlund as new faces for the 2022-23 season. Alex Tanguay was retained from former coach Jeff Blashill’s coaching staff. Varady
Detroit — The Red Wings’ coaching staff continues to take shape. The Wings announced the hiring of Jay Varady as an assistant coach on head coach Derek Lalonde’s staff on Monday. Varady, 44, has spent the last four seasons as a coach in the Arizona Coyotes organization, including three seasons (2018-20 and 2021-22) as head coach of
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
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
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
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
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