We are now a week into training camp as the Detroit Red Wings prepare themselves for a shortened 2020-21 season. With the promise of a clean slate, both the players and coaches seem eager to put their best foot forward to begin this season – and who can blame them? If you don’t know the
Mark Falkner | The Detroit News The agent for former Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader said Abdelkader is still looking for “the right fit” with the National Hockey League season scheduled to start next week with five games on Wednesday. The Red Wings open the 2020-21 season the following night at Little Caesars Arena against
Detroit — In a way it was a promotion. But it’s still a bleak picture for Frans Nielsen. The Red Wings veteran forward was rotating onto a spot on the fourth line by the end of this week, not certain of an Opening Night lineup spot — but at least there was a chance. It was
The American Hockey League (AHL) has laid the foundation for their shortened and strange 2020-21 season. However, three teams have opted out leaving their parent clubs scrambling for an option. From there we will head over to Sweden to check on the top prospect for the Detroit Red Wings and a highly-rated goaltending prospect heading
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Jeff Blashill’s future as coach of the Red Wings isn’t promising, according to the oddsmakers. BetOnline.ag is putting Blashill as the favorite to be the first coach fired this season in the NHL at 8-1 odds. The Wings had the NHL’s worst record last season, but the Red Wings brought
A lot of names that you would see while touring the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments on Jan. 8. A pair of all-time greats made their National Hockey League debuts, some impressive streaks were extended and the year 2000 gave us quite the evening on this date. Let’s fire our daily hockey time
The Grand Rapids Griffins updated the roster on their website yesterday, adding jersey numbers for new players and reflecting a change for one returning player. Goalie Kaden Fulcher is shown as switching from #33 to the #36 worn last season by Kyle Wood. Fulcher has worn #33 for most of his career but appears to
Season 2 episode 1 features the transition from the 2019-20 season to the 2021 campaign, including the unprecedented NHL pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 NHL Draft, NHL Free Agency and the start of 2021 Red Wings Training Camp.
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Goalie Thomas Greiss on Wings training camp Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss talks about training camp, Jonathan Bernier, regaining his timing The Detroit News Detroit — One position where the Red Wings feel pretty confident in is their goaltending. In veterans Jonathan Bernier and Thomas Greiss, the
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill looks ahead to second Red Wings scrimmage Jeff Blashill interview, Jan. 7, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press With the season a week away and two scrimmages left to simulate exhibition games, the Detroit Red Wings‘ focus on special teams is
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Why Mathias Brome being in game mode is good for Red Wings Swedish forward Mathias Brome is in game mode during 2021 Red Wings training camp. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Mathias Brome is in game mode, and that may just work out
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Every year in training camp, in whatever sport, there’s often someone who comes out of nowhere and makes a run at a roster spot. Almost a week into this accelerated camp, Mathias Brome is playing that role for the Red Wings. Brome scored two goals (one a shootout)
In the midst of training camp, the Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for two things: the 2020-21 NHL season and hot take season. This is the latter. Here are five bold predictions for the 2020-21 season – one that should see the Red Wings begin ascending out of the NHL’s basement. Filip Hronek: Goal-Scoring
For the first time in more than nine months, there was a hockey game at Little Caesars Arena today, and our Trevor Thompson was there. #DRWTC #LGRW
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — There’s no question Michael Rasmussen needed to play hockey. Rasmussen played only 35 games in Grand Rapids last season, then was shut down, like everyone else, by the pandemic. When the Red Wings found a roster spot in Austria this autumn for him, Rasmussen took advantage of
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption What Jeff Blashill saw lacking in Detroit Red Wings first scrimmage Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill speaks to the media after the team’s first scrimmage on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings designated Day 5
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption ‘Everything was pretty cool’ in Detroit Red Wings’ first scrimmage Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice in the Detroit Red Wings’ first scrimmage on Tuesday., Jan. 5, 2021 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The new guys scored, the atmosphere was as cool as it was
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — There was a some hockey finally Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. How crisp it was is debatable, the intensity was off and on, but it was fun to see nonetheless. The Red Wings played the first of three intrasquad scrimmages — Team Red won 6-4 in a shootout (they
It is time for our daily look back and the big events in National Hockey League history. Jan. 5 has given us plenty of memories including some NHL firsts, major personal milestones and brand-new all-time records. Let’s get the journey back through time started! A First Time for Everything The Montreal Canadiens played their first
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