Detroit — Watching defenseman Jake Walman on the ice before the Red Wings went on holiday break, watching him spark the Wings in recent games, you can’t help but wonder if something specifically triggered the recent surge. Walman, with his consistent quick wit, says there is. “Sitting too long,” said Walman, who didn’t enter the
I don’t follow the other Detroit teams enough to know here, but it’s hard to beat Table 2 for me. Why are there no NHL games this weekend? League taking three-day hiatus for holidays – The Sporting News Hockey used to be a staple on Christmas Day. From the 1920s to 1971, the NHL always
Detroit — Alex Ovechkin scored two goals Friday to mark another milestone in his illustrious career, passing Red Wings legend Gordie Howe. The NHL all-time goals scored list now has Wayne Gretzky leading the way with 894, followed by Ovechkin (802) and Howe (801). Ovechkin tied Howe on Friday with a first-period goal, then passed
Going for walks, baking cinnamon rolls, ice fishing and watching movies, these are a few of the Detroit Red Wings’ favorite things to do during their holiday break. Their Christmas vacation was extended by a day when Friday’s game game Ottawa was postponed because of the winter weather. They next gather Tuesday for a practice,
After a hot start to the season, the Detroit Red Wings have cooled off a bit. Yet, although they have won just three out of their last 10 games, their playoff hopes are not entirely crushed. However, if they want to turn things around and rise in the Wild Card standings, general manager (GM) Steve
With the 2023 World Junior Championship (WJC) right around the corner, the excitement to watch top prospects from across the world is growing rapidly. This time around, the Red Wings will only have one prospect in attendance, and that would be Red Savage. However, that does not mean that there were not any other prospects
Red Wings sign Flint Firebirds center Amadeus Lombardi to entry-level contract – MLive Following this year’s NHL Prospects Tournament, Grand Rapids Griffins coach Ben Simon said of Lombardi: “Amadeus has a good little motor to him. He scoots around the ice pretty well. Sometimes a little bit too well. He takes himself out of plays.
Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen is excelling playing the wing as a top-six forward, and it’s a change head coach Derek Lalonde needs to embrace, especially if the results during this short-stint continue. Lalonde moved Rasmussen from the center spot up to the wing on Detroit’s top line ahead of the Washington game this
Steven Whyno | Associated Press WASHINGTON – Alex Ovechkin has passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list. Ovechkin scored his 801st goal during the first period of the Washington Capitals’ game against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. He received a drop pass from Dylan Strome at the top of the right
Steven Whyno | Associated Press WASHINGTON – Alex Ovechkin has tied Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list. Ovechkin scored his 801st goal during the first period of the Washington Capitals’ game against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. He received a drop pass from Dylan Strome at the top of the right
The Detroit Red Wings have announced they have signed OHL centerman Amadeus Lombardi to a three-year entry-level contract. Amadeus Lombardi was the Red Wings’ fourth-round pick from the 2022 NHL Draft. He is just 19 years old and spent last season and this season so far in the OHL for the Flint Firebirds. In 31
Detroit — Michael Rasmussen showed definitive glimpses last season of being a piece in the Red Wings’ rebuild. As this season is unfolding, Rasmussen has done nothing to change that opinion. Rasmussen had his first four-point NHL game during Wednesday’s 7-4 victory over Tampa Bay. The line of Rasmussen, Dylan Larkin and David Perron (both
The Detroit Red Wings’ Holiday Wish-List – WIIM There’s really no reason for Detroit NOT to be the team that pays Larkin. They have the cap space, he’s the captain (hand-picked by the guy who wore the ‘C’ longer than any other Red Wing), and — per the man himself — Larkin wants to stay
Thursday’s practice had a little bit of everything for the Detroit Red Wings: A tender moment, a fun moment, and at the end, a merry one. Around 11 a.m., the team found out that Friday’s game at the Ottawa Senators was postponed because of winter weather. That meant that instead of a practicing and going
“It’s the weather, right?” That was Dylan Larkin’s comment as the Detroit Red Wings awaited word on whether they would head to Ottawa or start their Christmas vacation a day early. The answer: Enjoy making merry at home. Right around 11 a.m. Thursday, the NHL announced the Dec. 23 between the Wings and the Senators
The New York Rangers show similarities to the 1990s Detroit Red Wings. Both teams had and have deep prospect pools with a tough lineup to crack. So far during the 2020s, the Rangers have made the playoffs twice, with one of those instances being the “COVID” or “bubble playoffs”, where extra teams were allowed to
Schedule-change news out of the NHL based on the winter storm that’s been wreaking havoc all over. We already know going into last night’s game against Tampa that they wouldn’t be traveling to Buffalo for their game tomorrow and now learn that the Wings will steer clear of Ottawa for the same reason. Schedule-wise, this
“It’s the weather, right?” That was Dylan Larkin’s comment as the Detroit Red Wings awaited word on whether they would head to Ottawa or start their Christmas vacation a day early. The answer: Enjoy making merry at home. Right around 11 a.m. Thursday, the NHL announced the Dec. 23 between the Wings and the Senators
Detroit — The upcoming major winter storm has officially played havoc with the Red Wings’ schedule. The NHL announced Friday morning the Wings’ game Friday in Ottawa against the Senators has been postponed, and rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Severe winter weather is expected to impact both Detroit and Ottawa. What this
In terms of Holiday shopping, the Detroit Red Wings would be difficult people to cross off your list. The team is very much in a stage where they can respond to “what do you want” with “ohh I don’t really need anything big… I’ll love whatever you get me,” causing you to bash your head