While the Detroit Red Wings remain in the middle of the race for a playoff spot with only seven games left in the regular season, they have struggled over the past month-plus. Many fans have started questioning Derek Lalonde’s coaching and calling for general manager Steve Yzerman to consider seriously moving on from his second-year
Miraculously, the Detroit Red Wings are still in the playoff hunt. Their 37-30-8 record places them just one point out of the last wild card spot with seven games to go. With the Red Wings off until Friday, I wanted to empty the notebook and discuss a few topics that have been top-of-mind lately. Let’s
It would be a bit of an understatement to say that March has been a disappointing month for the Detroit Red Wings. On February 29, they sat comfortably in the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, with a points percentage of .600%. Fans were getting excited about the possibility of watching Detroit in a
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have a big decision to make with Leon Draisaitl and his contract could be tricky to finalize. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues might be looking to shake up the roster this offseason. Patrik Laine won’t be back with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. Finally, are the
The sport of hockey has never been in a better position, with stars Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, and others leading the NHL into financial growth, bringing in fans from across the globe. In addition to the superstars, the talent among youth has never been better, with the league bringing in top prospects in
37 mins ago Stupid Stat of the Day for April 1, 2024; Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings. Stupid Stat of the Day: The last time the Red Wings lost a road game in regulation on April Fools’ Day was against the Quebec Nordiques in 1986. #LGRW #RedWings https://www.detroithockey.net/2024/04/01/ssotd-lightning-vs-red-wings-4-1-2024/ — DetroitHockey.Net (@detroithockeynet@social.detroit.hockey) April 1,
While general manager Steve Yzerman has made his fair share of solid free-agent signings and trades in his time with the Detroit Red Wings, there have certainly been a few that have not panned out. While some of the ones that have not panned out have been made in previous seasons, this season has highlighted
2 hours ago Stupid Stat of the Day for March 30, 2024; Florida Panthers vs. Detroit Red Wings. Stupid Stat of the Day: The Red Wings last road win over an Eastern Conference team was on January 17 in a visit to the Florida Panthers. #LGRW #RedWings https://www.detroithockey.net/2024/03/30/ssotd-panthers-vs-red-wings-3-30-2024/ — DetroitHockey.Net (@detroithockeynet@social.detroit.hockey) March 30, 2024
When all is said and done, we may look back on the 2023-24 season as the season Sebastian Cossa made a believer out of everyone. Cossa’s story to this point in his career is well-documented. The Detroit Red Wings made him the first goalie off the board at the 2021 Draft (15th overall) despite the
37 mins ago Stupid Stat of the Day for March 28, 2024; Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings. Stupid Stat of the Day: The Red Wings are winless all-time when playing the Carolina Hurricanes on March 28th. #LGRW #RedWings https://www.detroithockey.net/2024/03/28/ssotd-hurricanes-vs-red-wings-3-28-2024/ — DetroitHockey.Net (@detroithockeynet@social.detroit.hockey) March 28, 2024
3 hours ago Stupid Stat of the Day for March 26, 2024; Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings. Stupid Stat of the Day: The Red Wings’ .432 winning percentage at Capital One Arena is their highest winning percentage in any arena at which they’ve won the Stanley Cup while on the road. #LGRW #RedWings https://www.detroithockey.net/2024/03/26/ssotd-capitals-vs-red-wings-3-26-2024/
Patience is a virtue, and even more so if you are a Detroit Red Wings fan these days. The month of March was not kind to Hockeytown as the team struggled through a seven-game losing streak that has now jeopardized their chances of making the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. General
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evander Kane sat for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday in what the coaching staff called a “maintenance day.” Is there more to it than that? Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs could have moved Nick Robertson at the NHL Trade Deadline but they didn’t. Why? The Vancouver Canucks have offered Filip
Perhaps it’s a product of higher expectations. Perhaps it’s because there’s a sense of déjà vu spreading across Detroit. Regardless of its origins, it seems like more and more Detroit Red Wings fans are starting to lose faith in head coach Derek Lalonde and his staff. In some ways, it’s a bit of a shocking