Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News The Detroit Red Wings should be better this season, no matter what the length of schedule or division they’d be in. But given the pandemic, the NHL will attempt to play a shortened season (details still to be finalized and announced) with a dramatic division realignment focused on geography
Only two players remain with the Red Wings from their last Stanley Cup run in 2008. One of them, Valtteri Filppula, left the team in the summer of 2013 before returning to Detroit on a two-year deal last summer. The other player is forward Darren Helm, who has spent all of his 13 seasons in
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Steve Yzerman talks Red Wings rebuild, hopes for 2021 season Steve Yzerman discusses the Wings rebuild and hopes for 2021 season. Nov. 4, 2020. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Traditionally, the Detroit Red Wings spend New Year’s Eve playing in an evening game
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the
Stephen Whyno | Associated Press The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side’s executive board and Canadian health officials. The season would start Jan. 13. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the sides have an agreement, pending the approval of
There are differing opinions on the Detroit Red Wings here at The Hockey Writers. Case in point, my colleague Patrick Brown can rationalize a 2021 postseason appearance. I cannot. Another example: Devin Little does not believe the Red Wings and Golden Knights would be good trade partners if the latter wanted to alleviate cap space.
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the
The teams are now in Edmonton and the excitement is starting to build as the World Junior Championship is nearly a week away. The Los Angeles Kings lead the way in number of prospects competing in the tournament with a total of nine. Next in line, the Detroit Red Wings, have seven prospects participating in
As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with general manager Ken Holland leading the charge, many have an uneasy feeling about the future. If you’re concerned about Holland’s ability to execute the franchise-improving swaps, don’t fret. There have been
When I was a little kid, growing up in Hamtramck, maybe seven years old, I wanted to be Brendan Shanahan. I mean, sure I wanted to play like him, of course, but I wanted to BE him. I don’t know what it was about him to this day. He looked big and strong, the number
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Russian 5 movie: Relive how the Red Wings came to “The Russian Five” will be shown on PBS (Channel 56) in Detroit at 9 p.m. Thursday. It tells the story of how five Soviets became Detroit Red Wings. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Sarah Mclellan | Star Tribune The Wild is still waiting for next season to start, but its manpower continues to take a hit. Backup goalie Alex Stalock is out indefinitely because of an upper-body injury, the team announced. Forward Mats Zuccarello is also sidelined after undergoing surgery on his right arm. With Stalock unavailable, and
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ was first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season.
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption How Filip Zadina has grown on the Detroit Red Wings Filip Zadina is fitting in well with the Detroit Red Wings. Filmed Jan. 31, 2020 in New York. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press With an NHL season slated to begin within a month,
Red Wings Radio Play by Play voice Ken Kal is joined virtually by the original Grind Line: Joe Kocur, Kirk Maltby and Kris Draper to share stories about the good old days and the formation of the legendary line. Presented by: Bud Light
As the hockey world collectively awaits further details about the 2020-21 NHL season, I cannot help but think of those individuals that have a vested interest. Specifically, signed, non-roster players that have contracts expiring in 2021. In those cases, their opportunity to make one last impression is dwindling by the day. The Red Wings have
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Dylan Larkin’s notoriety off the ice is beginning to match his NHL on-ice impact. Larkin, 24, and premium sports drink BODYARMOR announced a partnership Wednesday, bringing Larkin into a roster of the some to most well-known athletes on the planet. NFL stars Kyler Murray and Christian McCaffrey, two-time
To some, Moritz Seider came out of left field when his name was called by Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings at sixth overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. There was an audible gasp in the room and Seider’s shocked expression said what everyone was thinking. Most Red Wings fans had their sights
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Vancouver Canucks might be pitching hard for defenseman Travis Hamonic. There’s one small problem, however. The Vegas Golden Knights might actually be looking to trade Jonathan Marchessault over Max Pacioretty and Mikael Granlund is expected to make his free agency decision any minute now. Finally,