Chicago — Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull is no longer serving as a team ambassador for the Chicago Blackhawks. Hull played for Chicago for 15 years, collecting 604 goals and 549 assists. He was named a Blackhawks ambassador in a ceremony with fellow Hall of Famer Stan Mikita in 2008. The Blackhawks said Monday
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A month from the trade deadline, the Detroit Red Wings aren’t making it easy on their general manager. Steve Yzerman has been an obvious seller the past two seasons, and while that is still the most likely scenario, it’s not as clear-cut this time. The Wings are 23-22-6, and for a change, in the conversation for a
Gemel Smith is headed back to the two-time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Red Wings’ 27-year-old center was claimed on waivers by Tampa Bay on Saturday, one month after Detroit claimed Smith on waivers from the Lightning on Jan. 19. Smith, who had one assist and was minus-2 in three games with the
Gemel Smith should have booked a return ticket: He came to the Detroit Red Wings from the same team that claimed him when the Wings waived him. The Wings exposed Smith Friday because a couple injured players are expected to be available when their schedule resumes Wednesday, and that created a roster crunch. Smith, claimed Jan.
Detroit – There’s another aspect of the Red Wings’ improvement that is noticeable, and has been quite important recently The Red Wings, especially recently, have avoided those long, disastrous losing streaks that can severely dent a team’s chance of making the playoffs. The last four times the Wings have lost a game? They’ve won a game
Detroit — After the game goaltender Thomas Greiss had last weekend against Philadelphia, coach Jeff Blashill wanted to get Greiss back in net fairly soon. Thursday was a good spot to do it, against a New York Rangers team Greiss has had success against in the past, and Greiss still sharp from having played. It worked
One month after they claimed him, the Detroit Red Wings placed Gemel Smith on waivers. “It gives us flexibility,” coach Jeff Blashill said Friday afternoon. Smith, 27, had one assist and was minus-2 in three appearances. If he goes unclaimed by 2 p.m. Saturday, the Wings can assign Smith to the minors. The Wings (23-22-6)
NEW YORK — Thomas Greiss smiled as he sat down. “I made it,” he said, having found the energy to walk to the postgame interview room at Madison Square Garden following a masterful performance that edged the Detroit Red Wings (23-22-6) closer to a wild-card playoff spot. Greiss made 37 saves through overtime and then dealt with six
NEW YORK — Marc Staal got a little nostalgic as he returned to the historic venue he called home for 13 seasons, even as he’s enjoying his time with the Detroit Red Wings. Staal played 892 games in a New York Rangers uniform before a September 2020 trade to Detroit, where general manager Steve Yzerman
New York, N.Y. — Thomas Greiss has been a thorn in the New York Rangers’ side throughout his career, and Thursday proved to be once more. Greiss stopped 37 shots as the Red Wings went into Madison Square Garden and earned a 3-2 shootout victory, with Greiss being a key reason why. “I like playing here, it’s
We hear from coach Jeff Blashill after his Red Wings hand the Rangers a rare home loss Thursday. #MadeToChill
On a night when the Red Wings win in New York, Mickey Redmond recalls his playing days at the old and new Madison Square Garden.
We hear from Thomas Greiss after he turns back 37 shots to earn a victory Thursday night in New York. #LGRW
Show Caption Hide Caption Blashill: Detroit Red Wings’ Marc Staal ‘a hell of a defenseman’ Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill and defenseman Marc Staal, Feb. 17, 2022. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press NEW YORK — Thomas Greiss delivered a standout performance as the Detroit Red Wings made their first appearance at Madison Square