Let’s face it: the Detroit Red Wings need players that can put the puck in the back of the net. They have plenty of players that have a solid-to-strong two-way game, and they have several players that are proficient as playmakers in the offensive zone. What they lack is players that finish plays, players can
Detroit — There’s a lot of intrigue around the NHL currently in regard to prospect Matvei Michkov, a Russian player who in terms of pure talent could be the No. 2 player in this draft behind Connor Bedard. But there’s a snag. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has complicated going there and scouting players, talking to
It won’t be long until the Detroit Red Wings are in Nashville for the 2023 NHL Draft. In the meantime, the NHL hot stove is heating up. In this week’s edition of the Red Wings News & Rumors column, we’ll cover trade rumors, draft talk, and more. Red Wings Linked to Travis Konecny On Wednesday,
16 mins ago The Detroit Red Wings announced their slate of preseason exhibition games for 2023 yesterday. It’s a familiar-looking schedule, with the Wings once again playing eight games broken down into home and away matchups with the Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Washington Capitals – the same four teams as they
The Hockey Hall of Fame stands as a testament to the greatest individuals who have each left an indelible mark on the hockey world. Eligible since 2005, on Wednesday afternoon, Mike Vernon had finally been recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2023. Inducted alongside Vernon and joining
Gabe Perreault deserves to be high on the Detroit Red Wings’ list of possibilities with their first pick in next week’s draft. General manager Steve Yzerman said this week that he anticipates picking where the lottery put the Wings — rather than trade up — which is at No. 9. Teams lean towards the best
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) The Detroit Red Wings are expected to be busy this summer. General manager Steve Yzerman recently spoke to the media and, like always, diverted expectations and continued to drive home the belief of building a competitive roster from within. Yzerman is big on using draft capital to build a sustainable
Associated Press NHL teams won’t wear special jerseys for pregame warmups during themed nights next season, the result of a handful of players refusing to use rainbow-colored Pride jerseys this past season and causing unwelcome distractions. The league’s Board of Governors agreed Thursday with commissioner Gary Bettman’s view that the refusals overshadowed teams’ efforts in
The Detroit Red Wings have eight exhibition games to sort out their roster decisions for the 2023-24 season. The preseason schedule was released Thursday; the regular-season slate is expected to be released in July. The Wings begin their exhibition season on Sept. 26 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena. While veterans use exhibition
Detroit — Hockey is one step closer. The Red Wings released their exhibition schedule Thursday, an eight-game slate that’ll begin Sept. 26 at Little Caesars Arena against Pittsburgh. The Wings will play four games at LCA and four on the road. Also at LCA, the Wings host Washington Sept. 30, Chicago on Oct. 1 and
When asked about the possibility of trading for a top-of-the-lineup player, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman offered a glimpse into his decision-making process. “We weigh, ‘Is it a young player? Does he fit into the timeline for us? What’s the cost to acquire him? And then what’s the cost to sign him?’” Alex
The Detroit Red Wings need help on defense, especially the right side. Moritz Seider has cemented himself as a top-pairing defender who can be the number one guy going forward, so long as he isn’t paired with Ben Chiarot. That’s a huge boon for the franchise, as finding a true number one defender is a
Profiling Detroit Red Wings 15th overall selection in the 1st round of the 2021 NHL Draft, goaltender Sebastian Cossa. Presented by Carhartt.
This past Wednesday was a big day for former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Mike Vernon as it was announced that he would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame hasn’t historically been kind to goaltenders; ask Chris Osgood, but things appear to be changing in 2023, as we will see