The Detroit Red Wings had a busy first day in free agency. A mostly accurate account of events on Wednesday morning probably looked like Steve Yzerman asking for free agents like J. Jonah Jameson asks for pictures of Spider-Man. Undoubtedly, Mr. Yzerman rolled up his sleeves and at some point uttered the phrase, ‘let’s get
Even now, after the biggest spending spree in years, Steve Yzerman won’t commit to the goal of making the playoffs. Which isn’t to say it’s not his goal for the Detroit Red Wings team he manages. He just won’t say it publicly. He’d rather his team learn how to win first. His moves in free
You have to give a little to get a little in any good relationship. And in a way, that’s exactly what Steve Yzerman has done this offseason. The Red Wings’ general manager gave away some of that financial flexibility he’d worked so methodically to create the last few years. But in the process, he has
The Detroit Red Wings traded for St. Louis Blues goalie, and Finland native, Ville Husso. But what does the trade symbolize in terms of the goalie competition? The Detroit Red Wings organization seems to be gaining momentum into a big turn-around each and every day. You see the prospects that they have, the talent they
You have to give a little to get a little in any good relationship. And in a way, that’s exactly what Steve Yzerman has done this offseason. The Red Wings’ general manager gave away some of that financial flexibility he’d worked so methodically to create the last few years. But in the process, he has
Detroit — Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman at the end of last season said improving defensively was a top priority heading into next year. He’s taken matters into his own hands a bit over the last two days, signing defensemen Ben Chiarot and Olli Maatta and adding Mark Pysyk on Thursday morning. But perhaps the most
Detroit — When Dominik Kubalik was a youngster in Czechia he’d go over his grandfather’s house and they’d watch Red Wings VHS tapes of the 2002 Stanley Cup-winning season. Goaltender Dominik Hasek was a national Czech hero and was a key member of the Wings’ Hall of Fame-laden team. Kubalik thought about those days after
The Detroit Red Wings were busy Wednesday, the first day of NHL free agency, and it appears people took notice. A flurry of moves from general manager Steve Yzerman helped the Red Wings land on a number of “winners” lists from national outlets once the dust settled. The Red Wings added to both ends of
Detroit — There were roster spots open, needs to be addressed, and the Red Wings had money to spend under the salary cap. It all created a perfect storm for general manager Steve Yzerman, who substantially added to the roster and seemingly strengthened the lineup. After the season ended, Yzerman expressed a desire to add
Steve Yzerman kept looking to his left, where he had a depth chart for the Detroit Red Wings hanging in his corner office at Little Caesars Arena. It speaks to how much he has strengthened the team in his fourth offseason as general manager that he needed a cheat sheet, but in fairness, there were
Olli Maatta speaks with the media after being signed by the Detroit Red Wings on the first day of free agency.
The normal resting heart rate for adults is anywhere from 60 to 100 beats per minute. But once noon hit on Wednesday, the average heart rate for Detroit Red Wings fans had to have climbed to upwards of 120 to 160 beats per minute. Needless to say: it was an exciting day in Hockeytown. Related:
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Ben Chiarot, one of five players the Detroit Red Wings added on opening day of free agency, summed up the appeal: “Steve Yzerman builds good teams. I think everyone knows that.” Yzerman sent a message Wednesday when he signed Chiarot, Andrew Copp, David Perron, Dominik Kubalik and Olli Määttä: Expectations on the Wings have grown exponentially.