On June 8, 1983, the Detroit Red Wings changed their history when they drafted Steve Yzerman at No. 4. But the guy they coveted was Pat LaFontaine. In celebration of the 40-year anniversary, here is an excerpt that explains why the Wings wanted LaFontaine from “On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red
The Detroit Red Wings will come to a point where it is time to start paying the big dogs. While those “big dogs” are still young pups getting settled into the NHL, they are starting to blossom into the players the Red Wings desperately need. With Moritz Seider being in a spot where the Detroit
The Tampa Bay Lightning and their fans are looking at the likelihood of losing one or more players who helped them win two Stanley Cup championships. As there only appears to be a small increase in the salary cap next season, the team will likely lose Alex Killorn to free agency and may have to
The Detroit Red Wings have to deal with the unfortunate reality that is creeping over the horizon. They will have to start paying their young stars, and it’s best that the team gets it out of the way when it comes to Moritz Seider. It’s not necessarily something that the Detroit Red Wings have to
June 8, 1983, marked a franchise-altering time in Detroit Red Wings history: It was the day they drafted Steve Yzerman, selecting him with the fourth overall pick. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of that event, here is an excerpt from the chapter Captain Consolation from “On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit
With all of the focus seemingly on Connor Bedard, who will undoubtedly be dawning a Chicago Blackhawks jersey seconds following the start of the 2023 NHL Entry Level Draft, the Detroit Red Wings, currently slated to pick ninth, have options. Michigan’s Adam Fantilli is the perfect consolation prize and would easily be the first overall
Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series breaking down the Detroit Red Wings at each position group. Today: Forwards. Detroit — The issue has been recycling itself for years now, as the Red Wings rebuild and work toward becoming a playoff team. They don’t score enough goals. They haven’t for years now
How long until the Detroit Red Wings kick their offseason into full gear? A few teams have already made a splash – are the Red Wings next? In today’s mailbag, we’ll cover a wide range of topics – goalies, draft picks, the salary cap, and more. Will the Red Wings Trade Ben Chiarot? RWHockey13 asks:
The Detroit Red Wings are preparing for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, which will take place at the end of the month on June 28th and 29th in Nashville, Tenn., as the Predators play host. However, General Manager (GM) Steve Yzerman and his front office may also have a few things in the works before
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series breaking down the Detroit Red Wings at each position group. Today: Defenseman. Detroit — There’s likely no position group in the Red Wings’ organization that has as much promising depth as on defense. Moritz Seider, after two years into his career, is beginning to be
Alex DeBrincat has feasted on the Detroit Red Wings over the course of his career. How about seeing him wearing their iconic “Winged Wheel” uniform? The Ottawa Senators have to decide what to do with the Farmington Hills native, who is eligible to become a restricted free agent July 1. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported this
Alex DeBrincat has feasted on the Detroit Red Wings over the course of his career. How about seeing him wearing their iconic “Winged Wheel” uniform? The Ottawa Senators have to decide what to do with the Farmington Hills native, who is eligible to become a restricted free agent July 1. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported this
As you may have heard by now, the 2023 NHL Draft class is once again stocked full of talented players ranging from all across the globe. In particular, one Russian prospect has caught my eye time and time again. Matvei Michkov is an 18-year-old right winger that is bringing a unique skill set to the
It is clear now that Mike Babcock, the most famous and infamous retread on the NHL coaching market, will be the next man to stand behind the Blue Jackets’ bench. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen wants a disciplinarian, and in Babcock he has found a man who does not fear being feared. Old school! There is