Welcome to a new series at The Hockey Writers, where we’ll be showcasing some trade candidates from around the league. We will cover each of the four divisions along with a breakdown of forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders. Trades are one of the most entertaining aspects of the NHL and after a wild and wacky summer, let’s hope
Alex Nedeljkovic is a pretty laid back guy. But like anyone who becomes a professional athlete, he is fiercely competitive. If you talk to him about his dog, Zeke, a smile spreads across his face, almost as if the black lab is a reminder of the joys in life, no matter how tough things are
‘A huge honor’: Donovan Sebrango helps lead Canada at 2022 World Juniors – NHL “I wanted to come in and have a good tournament before camp and I think I did that,” the 20-year-old said. “I felt really good.” The defenseman said being entrusted with a leadership role didn’t alter his mentality. “You don’t change
Many would agree that there is no stronger division in the NHL than the Atlantic right now. The teams that have found themselves atop it in recent years continue to be as strong as ever, while some of the bottom feeders have done a great job improving their roster and are ready to take significant
Eichel healthy, expecting big season with Golden Knights – NHL “Listen, I’m not going to make excuses,” Eichel said. “I don’t think I played well last year in terms of my expectation of myself, and I’m sure the opinion of the public is probably pretty similar. They expect more out of me, and rightfully so.
Seider Ranked on NHL Network’s “Top 20 Defensemen Right Now” – NHL Press Release Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider ranked 11th on NHL Network’s countdown Top 20 Defensemen Right Now, ranking the best defensemen in the National Hockey League, earlier this evening. Seider finished one spot ahead of the Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes and
You know the story by now. In 2018, the Detroit Red Wings selected winger Filip Zadina with the sixth pick of the 2018 draft, making him their highest draft choice (at the time) since 1990. The Czech winger was projected by many to be one of the first four players off the board, so when
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what happens with Dylan Larkin in Detroit? Do the Red Wings give him a big new deal or will there be trade talk surrounding the forward and pending UFA? Meanwhile, should there be any concern in Dallas that neither Jason Robertson nor Jake Oettinger has deals signed yet? Finally, the
Grewe about the strange time in Finland and the missed move to Canada – Hockeynews.se (Translated) – Of course it was very tough and it felt like crap here and there with the injury. ”Well, what to do now then? I came here to play hockey and I’m not doing that now,’ one thought. But
We hear from Eduardo Rodriguez after he limits the Rangers to a run over six innings Saturday. #DetroitRoots
The Detroit Red Wings are heading into the 2022-23 season with a lot of optimism. General manager (GM) Steve Yzerman went on a shopping spree this summer, and the team is looking a lot better on paper because of it. Yet, with the Red Wings still having over $9 million of cap space to work
What Dylan Larkin’s next Red Wings contract might look like – MLive It likely will be an eight-year deal, the maximum term to which teams can sign their own players. Including the upcoming season, that would take the contract through the 2030-31 season when he’s 34. With how tight-lipped the Wings are and with Larkin’s
The Detroit Red Wings put the finishing touches on their 2022-23 roster by re-signing forward Filip Zadina, a restricted free agent, to a three-year deal worth $5.475 million. Zadina, 22, was one of the early pillars of the Wings’ rebuild when he was drafted sixth overall in 2018. Many thought that night that Zadina would
Just like that, the Detroit Red Wings’ offseason checklist is complete. The team on Friday announced a new deal for its final unsigned RFA, inking 22-year-old winger Filip Zadina to a three-year deal worth $1.825 million in average annual value. On its face, the deal seems rather team-friendly. Zadina, a sixth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry
Steve Yzerman’s offseason checklist should be done now. The Red Wings announced Friday afternoon that Filip Zadina has signed a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $1.825 million: The 22-year-old winger posted 24 points (10-14—24) in 74 games last season. His production has been somewhat of a tumultuous topic for Red Wings fans —
As we enter the final days of August, September and the beginning of training camp draws nearer. The fervor of excitement following the Detroit Red Wings’ spending spree in the opening days of free agency has long since died down, and now we anxiously await the start of the new season. In the meantime, there
Long-term victims of car crashes win key Michigan decision – The AP For decades, people injured in crashes were entitled to payment for “all reasonable charges” related to care and rehabilitation. But the new law sets a fee schedule and a cap on reimbursements not covered by Medicare. It’s had drastic consequences for roughly 18,000
The Detroit Red Wings have had a very busy offseason and are heading into the 2022-23 season with higher expectations because of it. Yet, even after their summer of spending, they still have over $9 million in cap space available. I think they should make a last-minute signing and bring in P.K. Subban on a
Derek Lalonde one-on-one with DetroitRedWings.com “You don’t have to have a trained eye to look at the numbers, because we were certainly not a good defensive team last year,” Lalonde said. “We were towards the bottom of every defensive category there is. To be a more competitive team, you have to get the puck out
The Detroit Red Wings have had an intriguing offseason, to say the least, making bold moves in free agency as well as in the 2022 draft. Big moves make sense since the team didn’t take much of a step forward in the 2021-22 season, finishing 25th in the league by points following a promising start to