New York, N.Y. — Sure enough, it felt different Thursday for defenseman Marc Staal returning to Madison Square Garden. Staal played 13 seasons for the New York Rangers before being traded to the Red Wings ahead of the 2020-21 season. Because of the pandemic, and the resulting scheduling differences, Thursday was Staal’s first trip back to New
NEW YORK — The Detroit Red Wings anticipate a “massive boost” to their lineup within the next couple weeks. Top-line forward Jakub Vrana, who hasn’t played since last season, has taken the next step in his comeback from shoulder surgery.  “He’s getting closer,” coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday. “We’re in a spot where we’ll start
UPDATE: The #RedWings have removed defenseman Filip Hronek from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) February 17, 2022 The thing we knew yesterday is official today. Huzzah! Jeff Blashill says Red Wings F Jakub Vrana will start “controlled contact” practices, didn’t want to put timeline on availability to play. — Helene St.