Gene Myers | Special to Detroit Free Press In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought. The Free Press is celebrating and remembering the champs with our book: “Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to
Upon the conclusion of the collegiate hockey season, the University of Denver left the NCAA tournament as national champions. On Denver’s roster, there were three Red Wings prospects that played a pivotal role in the team’s success. As the Pioneers took the ice in Boston at TD Garden, all eyes were on Carter Mazur, Shai
Time: 12:30pm ET Place: Madison Square Garden TV: BSDET, MSG Radio: 97.1 FM The Ticket Rangers Blog: Blueshirt Banter Last time the Wings played the Rangers was a 5-4 OT loss in mid-March. But we won 3-2 (shootout) in mid-Feb. Despite all the narratives we haven’t gotten stomped into the dust so far, so we’re
NEW YORK — Magnus Hellberg is short on time and big on ambition, but this was an opportunity too good not to grab. The amiable 6-foot-6 Swede took part in Detroit Red Wings practice Friday, the day after arriving in the city once his immigration issues finally cleared. He has an $800,000 contract through the end
The Detroit Red Wings weren’t overly busy at this years NHL trade deadline. Having made only a couple moves, there wasn’t much to say about it at the time. Looking back on the deadline there wasn’t a whole lot that the Red Wings could do that would truly benefit their team. Being in the late
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Maple Leafs’ Matthews Reaches 100-Point Mark on Season Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews scored two assists in a 7-3 win against
Raleigh, N.C. — Alex Nedeljkovic has had a front-row seat watching Moritz Seider go through the rookie defenseman’s season. From Nedeljkovic’s goaltending position, he’s watched Seider, the Red Wings’ likely NHL Rookie of the Year, seemingly get better daily from October to now. And Nedeljkovic has enjoyed the view. “Very, very impressive,” Nedeljkovic said after Thursday’s
All victories are satisfying, but Thursday’s meant just a tad bit more for Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic. How could it not? Shutting out his former employer, the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0, with a sparkling 46-save performance. That felt good, for sure. “Any time you can get a shutout in this league it’s always special,” Nedeljkovic said.
Red Wings Daily: Mo Not Likely To Be In Detroit’s Future – DetHockeyNow HE DOESN’T MEAN MORITZ SEIDER AND SHOULD BE PUNISHED FOR THIS HEADLINE. A report on TSN’s Insider Trading on Tuesday claimed that Maurice isn’t in any hurry to get back behind an NHL bench and it will take something very dramatic to
MONTREAL, QC – NOVEMBER 02: Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic #39 of the Detroit Red Wings stretches out the pads to make a save during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on November 2, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) How
RALEIGH, N.C. — Alex Nedeljkovic is finishing this season the way he began it: Feeling like he has something to prove. The Detroit Red Wings goalie enters the season’s final two weeks coming off a restorative 46-save shutout against one of the NHL’s elite teams, with bonus satisfaction from it coming against his former team. The
The Detroit Red Wings are coming off a terrific 3-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes yesterday. The win, although in theory was good, did decrease the chances of the Red Wings being able to land the top pick in the NHL entry draft. Getting into what I mean by that: Every year the NHL hosts
Raleigh, N.C. — Alex Nedeljokovic got a measure of revenge against his former team. Nedeljkovic stopped 46 shots Thursday for his third shutout as the Red Wings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0. It was the Hurricanes who traded Nedeljkovic, a finalist for the Calder Trophy (rookie of the year) last season, to the Wings last summer
Raleigh, N.C. — Alex Nedeljokovic got a measure of revenge against his former team. Nedeljkovic stopped 46 shots Thursday for his third shutout as the Red Wings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0. It was the Hurricanes who traded Nedeljkovic, a finalist for the Calder Trophy (rookie of the year) last season, to the Wings last summer
Alex Nedeljkovic and Jeff Blashill speak with the media following Thursday’s 3-0 shutout win over the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Presented by: Meijer
RALEIGH, N.C. — Alex Nedeljkovic had a much better time in his second game back at his former workplace. Nedeljkovic stifled the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday at PNC Arena to help the Detroit Red Wings win, 3-0. He made 46 saves to earn his third shutout of the season and start a tough stretch for the Wings
Tell me if this sounds at all familiar to you: The Detroit Red Wings look to recover from a series of tough losses. Their opponent? A Stanley Cup-contending team. What could possibly go wrong? ‘If any of this sounds at all familiar to you, it’s because this has been a trend all season long. The
Raleigh, N.C. — When the Red Wings announced the signing of goaltender Magnus Hellberg earlier in the week, it was originally thought it was to provide depth in the organization. But now, it seems like Hellberg might be, essentially, trying out for a job next season. Hellberg, 31, only signed for the remainder of this
Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill will be making a repeat appearance at the World Championship, but this time it will be as an assistant. USA Hockey named Blashill as part of head coach David Quinn’s staff at the May 13-29 event in Tampere and Helsinki, Finland. Blashill was head coach of the men’s team
Time: 7:00pm ET Place: PNC Arena – Raleigh NC TV: ESPN+, HULU Radio: 97.1 FM The Ticket Hurricanes Blog: Canes Country The good news is that thanks to a Lucas Raymond overtime goal in early March we’re guaranteed to not get swept in the season series against the Metropolitan leading Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes could