None of this was supposed to happen. The Detroit Red Wings weren’t supposed to be this good this season. Certainly not good enough to get everyone’s hopes up about returning to the playoffs for the first time in six years. Yet, somehow, they were. And because the Wings raised everyone’s hopes, their recent six-week skid
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The Detroit Red Wings seem to be learning how to persevere. They head into a weekend series against the Ottawa Senators having responded to a disaster with a measure of redemption. As they round into the last month of the season, at least they’re signaling they’re ready to keep competing, as demonstrated with Wednesday’s 5-4 overtime
The Detroit Red Wings performed respectably, which was a step forward after their prior outing. They kept Wednesday’s game at Little Caesars Arena against the playoff-positioned New York Rangers competitive, losing, 5-4, in overtime. The Wings needed to redeem themselves after the embarrassment of losing 11-2 in their previous outing and were aided by regaining the
Detroit — The Red Wings were better, but that much needed victory proved elusive. After getting embarrassed over the weekend in Pittsburgh, and with rumors about coach Jeff Blashill’s job security building, the Wings came out Wednesday and took the New York Rangers into overtime before losing 5-4. Andrew Copp (Ann Arbor/Michigan) converted a two-on-one
Detroit — Jonatan Berggren has had a promising rookie season in the American League, but that doesn’t guarantee the forward a late-season promotion to the Red Wings. Coach Jeff Blashill acknowledged Berggren has shown promise and development in Grand Rapids, but it might be best to let Berggren stay with the Griffins, who are in a battle
Al Sobotka, who maintained the ice, drove the Zamboni, twirled octopi over his head and was a master of the barbeques for the Detroit Red Wings, is no longer with the organization. A source confirmed to the Free Press on Wednesday that Sobotka and the Wings have parted ways. A team spokesman declined to comment. Don McLean, a
Detroit — Al Sobotka, longtime Zamboni driver and favorite of Red Wings fans, has been terminated by the organization, sources confirmed with The Detroit News on Wednesday afternoon. Sobotka was long known for twirling an octopus and igniting the crowds at Joe Louis Arena and Little Caesars Arena, specifically during the playoffs. There was no immediate
One of the intriguing aspects of the Detroit Red Wings as they wind up their season is the potential to get a look at their top prospects. A prime example is forward Jonatan Berggren, who leads the Grand Rapids Griffins with 44 points in 56 games. Berggren was drafted at No. 33 in 2018, heralded as an elite
They’re making it too easy now. And that’s the hard part for Jeff Blashill when it comes to his future as the Red Wings’ head coach. Yet even if it feels like he’s fighting a losing battle on multiple fronts now, with another embarrassing defeat on everyone’s mind and a fanbase itching for something different
The Detroit Red Wings’ next game will be one of their most telling of the season. They host the New York Rangers on Wednesday, and while their opponent needs points for playoff positioning, the Wings need pride. They’re coming off an 11-2 loss that, they hope, will be the low point of a stretch that forced
The Red Wings recalled goaltender Victor Brattstrom from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions. Brattstrom is expected to back up starting goalie Alex Nedeljkovic for Wednesday’s game against the Rangers at Little Caesars Anena. Thomas Greiss practiced Tuesday but isn’t yet available for game action, and Calvin Pickard is recovering after
They’re making it too easy now. And that’s the hard part for Jeff Blashill when it comes to his future as the Red Wings’ head coach. Yet even if it feels like he’s fighting a losing battle on multiple fronts now, with another embarrassing defeat on everyone’s mind and a fanbase itching for something different
Detroit — Alex Nedeljkovic’s season has in some ways mirrored the Red Wings’ season. For the first half, Nedeljkovic looked much like the Calder Trophy (rookie of the year) finalist he was in Carolina last season, and was among the big reasons the Red Wings hung around the playoff wild-card chase. But it’s been a much
The best thing that can be said about the Detroit Red Wings at this point is that at least in another month, it will be over. Their mastery since mid-February of reaching new nadirs has undermined the progress shown in the first half of the season and rendered the April 29 finale a beacon of merciful closure.