The Edmonton Oilers’ red-hot play that saw them win seven of eight games heading into the All-Star Break appears to be a thing of the past. Since that time off, they have lost three of five, despite an easy schedule featuring the Detroit Red Wings (who they played twice), Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators and the
On the heels of notching his fifth goal of the season, the Red Wings announced a two-year extension for defenseman Olli Maatta: The extension is worth $6 million, with an AAV for $3 million. Maatta, who turns 29 this summer, was part of Steve Yzerman’s free-agent signing frenzy over the offseason. The former first-round pick
Olli Maatta spoke recently about how much he enjoyed Detroit and would like to remain a Red Wing. It didn’t take long for that to happen. The Wings announced Thursday they’ve signed the veteran defenseman to a two-year contract for $6 million ($3 million per year cap hit). Maatta, 28, was signed by general manager
As the Detroit Red Wings continue with their 2022-23 season, the future will hang in the balance. Not that the Red Wings will have to undergo another rebuild, but the hang-up with contract negotiations with the team’s captain. For Detroit Red Wings General Manager (GM) Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin, there’s been a bit of
Time: 9:00 PM EST Place: Scotiabank Saddledome How to Watch: BSDET, SNW Radio: WXYT-97.1 FM Flames Blog: Matchsticks & Gasoline Some post planning news for today to start: we’re not likely going to have a gameday updates post. I don’t anticipate the Wings will have a skate and scheduling conflicts will keep me from being
We hear from coach Derek Lalonde after his Red Wings on Wednesday win their fourth straight. #LGRW
We hear from Olli Maatta after he scores the fourth goal for the Red Wings on Wednesday. #LGRW
The Detroit Red Wings continue to get the offense rolling. For Detroit, the Red Wings continue to find their offense and are excelling in that aspect. The goals keep pouring in, and even with a few soft goals on Wednesday night, the Red Wings were able to put up four goals in regulation. The Canadian
We hear from Robby Fabbri after he posts a goal and an assist in Wednesday’s victory over the Oilers. #LGRW
It’s all trade speculation out there so I give you this hair. If you’re curious about trade stuff, I found this comment from a post on Defending Big D talking about Bertuzzi as a potential trade target. ZisforZubov Guri, Damiani, Dobby & a 2nd for Vrana @ 50% & Bertuzzi @ 50% They’re looking to
The Detroit Red Wings project to finish with around 90 points; it’s an improvement over last season but still a trajectory that will see them miss the playoffs for a seventh straight season. Their continued struggles are the topic of this mailbag, specifically regarding the job done by general manager Steve Yzerman, who was named
Pius Suter, Robby Fabbri, and Derek Lalonde speak with the media following Detroit’s 5-4 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Wednesday February 15, 2023.
Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta — Pius Suter scored the winner in the fifth round of the shootout, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Robby Fabbri and Olli Maatta scored in regulation for the Red Wings, who have won four straight. Ville
First Period Goalpost already being a friend in the opening minutes, thank you blessed goalpost. It’s already time for a Rrrrrrred Wings powerplay! Kostin in the Bad Boy Box for tripping Määttä. Dylan “PAY THE MAN” Larkin scooooooooores a powerplay goal, 1-0 Wings. Halfway through the period and it’s been a pretty even game, shots