When the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had signed an extension with one of their players, not many people expected that defenseman Olli Määttä was who they were talking about. Yet here we are, and now the Finnish defenseman is locked in for another two years on a deal that carries a $3 million
After the Red Wings’ five-game winning streak was snapped by the Kraken, Detroit hopes to get back in the win column tonight against the Capitals. Washington has four straight losses, and I see value on the Red Wings to pick up an upset on the road. I’ll explain why below, but let’s first make sure
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ESTLocation: Capitol One Arena – Washington, DCTV: BSDET, NBCSWARadio: 97.1 The TicketCaps’ SBNation Blog: Japers’ Rink The Red Wings may be a week away from some major changes at the NHL Trade Deadline. They may also be barreling towards contention for a playoff spot. Who knows? There’s certainly nothing we can
Detroit Red Wings finally appear ready to play Jakub Vrana — against his old team – Freep Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde said after Monday’s practice that “we would like to get him in,” Tuesday when the Wings face a crucial test at the Washington Capitals. ”We are stuck on who to take out.”
WASHINGTON — Derek Lalonde suspects his players would like to hear him bring up a certain topic, but Lalonde prefers to let the Detroit Red Wings speak for themselves. “The guys, this is what they have battled for, this is what they wanted — important games late in the season,” Lalonde said Monday. “I’m excited
The Detroit Red Wings are continuing with the road trip as they head to Washington, D.C., to take on the Capitals in a game that should be viewed as a must-win. Stealing a game from Washington in the Eastern Conference Wildcard race could be huge. After all, the Detroit Red Wings had a five-game win
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings’ final game of a successful five-game road trip in Washington and Sweden’s top NHL prospect Leo Carlsson is the interview guest. Detroit heads into Tuesday’s wild-card showdown at Capital One Arena three points behind the Penguins and Islanders for the final playoff position and one point behind the Capitals,
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Mathias Brome knows how difficult it is to score goals in the NHL. A highly-touted free agent from Sweden signed by general manager Steve Yzerman for $925,000 in 2020, Brome hit the crossbar in his first game, scored only once in 26 games, was demoted to the taxi squad during
Washington, D.C. – Sure enough, Jakub Vrana had never been in the visitor’s locker room at Capital One Arena before Monday’s Red Wings’ practice. Vrana played the first five seasons of his career in Washington and never ventured down the hallway. “Never,” said Vrana after Monday’s practice. “This is the first time. I’ve never been
Jakub Vrana speaks with the media following Red Wings practice at Capital One Arena on Monday February 20, 2023.
Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde speaks with the media following practice at Capital One Arena on Monday February 20, 2023.
WASHINGTON — Jakub Vrana’s first NHL game in four months appears likely to come against his former team. Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde said after Monday’s practice that “we would like to get him in,” Tuesday when the Wings face a crucial test at the Washington Capitals. “We are stuck on who to take
For many fans, the wait appears over. Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana is expected to make his return to the lineup Tuesday night against his former team, the Washington Capitals. The Red Wings recalled Vrana from Grand Rapids after forward Lucas Raymond suffered a lower-body injury in practice after colliding with defenseman Ben Chiarot.
As we’re all aware, Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings have yet to come to terms on a new contract. Negotiations are ongoing, and it’s possible these talks continue on past the trade deadline. Because of this—and the never-ending discourse surrounding the topic—I feel it’s necessary to go into detail about the dynamics of