The 2020 NHL Playoffs aplowing through, and with each elimited team, we get a clearer picture of the 2020 NHL Draft. We’ve almost got a full draft order, with just a few teams left to solidify their positioning in one of the more exciting annual events on the NHL calendar. I guess the playoffs are
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield might be headed overseas to play hockey. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard says he likely won’t be back with the team, but will he retire? The Vancouver Canucks deny any notion they’re trying to trade Brock Boeser, and
Helene St. James Detroit Free Press Published 12:50 PM EDT Sep 21, 2020 The Detroit Red Wings have placed another of their top prospects in Europe because of the pandemic. With COVID-19 rendering the start for hockey seasons in North American uncertain, the Wings have loaned a seventh prospect to a European league. Defenseman Jared
Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Published 11:45 AM EDT Sep 21, 2020 Detroit — Another Red Wings prospect is going to get a chance to play some hockey. The Wings announced Monday defenseman Jared McIsaac, a 2018 second-round draft pick, has been loaned to HPK, a pro team in Finland. McIsaac is beginning his first pro
What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. This week, Devin Little, Ian McNaughton and Josh Bell are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and
Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Published 7:11 PM EDT Sep 20, 2020 Detroit – Jimmy Howard continues to say he wants to play – but it’s not likely going to be with the Red Wings. Howard told Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada/Sportnet, that was “probably not” going to continue with the Red Wings, though
Stephen Whyno Associated Press Published 5:59 AM EDT Sep 20, 2020 Edmonton, Alberta — Dallas Stars players on the bench yelled at their teammates, “Hit ’em!” They did, over and over, the body checks and the shouts easily heard throughout an arena left empty because of the pandemic for this most unusual Stanley Cup Final. The
Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Published 5:57 AM EDT Sep 20, 2020 Detroit — The year 2020 cannot end fast enough for many people around the world. Count Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen among those who are eager to flip the calendar to 2021 and get going on the next chapter of his career. Let’s face it: For
Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Published 11:00 PM EDT Sep 19, 2020 Detroit — The year 2020 cannot end fast enough for many people around the world. Count Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen among those who are eager to flip the calendar to 2021 and get going on the next chapter of his career. Let’s face it: For
Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Published 5:30 AM EDT Sep 19, 2020 Detroit – Jim Nill was involved in a lot of success in his 19 years with the Red Wings’ front office, finding much of the talent that fueled the victories and championships. Nill was part of four Stanley Cup winners and an organization that
Mark Falkner The Detroit News Published 11:00 PM EDT Sep 18, 2020 Matt Ellis had never been to a National Hockey League training camp when he arrived in Traverse City after the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in 2002. A 20-year-old free agent bypassed in two NHL drafts, Ellis hadn’t even spoken to an NHL
With the NHL draft less than a month away, information about the Detroit Red Wings’ intentions with the fourth pick continues to trickle in. Beyond the draft, the Red Wings also have the 2020-21 season to plan for, although a lot of variables remain in play. What can fans expect the team to do this
Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Published 8:11 PM EDT Sep 18, 2020 Detroit – Jim Nill was involved in a lot of success in his 19 years with the Red Wings’ front office, finding much of the talent that fueled the victories and championships. Nill was part of four Stanley Cup winners and an organization that
Helene St. James Detroit Free Press Published 10:00 AM EDT Sep 18, 2020 At some point during Detroit Red Wings training camp, usually as the exhibition season comes to an end, a group of players that includes top prospects are assigned to the farm team in Grand Rapids. It’s a much-valued and much-used avenue for young players
Associated Press Published 5:06 AM EDT Sep 18, 2020 Edmonton, Alberta — Five years after socially distancing from the Prince of Wales Trophy and losing in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning got their hands on and arms around it to embrace their Eastern Conference championship. Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime and Tampa
Associated Press Published 1:06 AM EDT Sep 18, 2020 Edmonton, Alberta — Five years after socially distancing from the Prince of Wales Trophy and losing in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning got their hands on and arms around it to embrace their Eastern Conference championship. Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime and Tampa
This is going to be an offseason like no other in NHL history. With the salary cap expected to stay flat for at least another season, many teams are going to have to make tough decisions on players they wouldn’t usually have to. One team that has set itself up nicely, though, is the Detroit
Helene St. James Detroit Free Press Published 6:02 AM EDT Sep 16, 2020 This is the time of year when a team’s lineup takes shape, as players compete for a roster spot and minutes. That’s the subject of this Detroit Red Wings mailbag. Reader Marty H. wants to know, “When do you think next season
Associated Press Published 1:51 AM EDT Sep 16, 2020 Edmonton, Alberta – Jordan Eberle scored on a two-on-one break 12:30 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final on Tuesday night. Semyon Varlamov stopped 36
The Detroit News Published 3:28 PM EDT Sep 15, 2020 Ted Kulfan talks about the Stanley Cup-bound Dallas Stars, his NHL ballot for the top award winners and potential Red Wings’ draft pick Cole Perfetti is this week’s guest. Here are some of the highlights on episode 35 of the OctoPulse podcast: ►:50: Underdog Dallas in first