Now that the 2024 NHL Draft is over, the Detroit Red Wings can turn their focus to improving the organization through free agency. Steve Yzerman has several priorities to address, and the make-up of the free agent market aligns well with Detroit’s needs. Today, we’ll dive into a handful of targets that could be pursued
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is officially behind us as all 32 teams have made their selections and are beginning final preparations for free agency. The Detroit Red Wings, led by general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman and director of amateur scouting Kris Draper, made eight selections at the event in Las Vegas, including the 15th
In today’s NHL rumors rundown (part one of two), after a busy two days at the NHL Draft, teams have set themselves up to take a run at some of the bigger names in free agency. The Toronto Maple Leafs traded for the rights to Chris Tanev and it looks like they’ll get a deal
Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, and Nicklas Lidstrom (who announced the pick) selected Norwegian forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (Right Wing, Mora/Allsvenskan & Skelleftea/SHL)) at 15th overall for the Detroit Red Wings! Check out our live reactions, analysis, and discussion about the pick. What does this mean for Hockeytown’s future? Does Brandsegg-Nygård fill the Red Wings’ need? Can
With the 15th overall pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have selected Michael Brandsegg-Nygård from Mora IK of the Allsvenskan About Michael Brandsegg-Nygård Michael Brandsegg-Nygård is a Norwegian winger who was excellent in the top Swedish junior league last year, scoring 38 points in 35 games and earning a try-out
Yes, I know what you’re thinking. The NHL Entry Draft is tonight. The day when franchises inspire hope with flashy draft picks, make significant personnel changes, and look toward the future. However, just a few short days ago, all eyes in the hockey world were on Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. It was, of
The Detroit Red Wings made headlines recently when they decided to trade Jake Walman and a second-round draft pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for future considerations. It was shocking, to say the least, as Walman is a solid defender who I believed was on a good contract. Having to pay a high price
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers spoke with the media as they parted ways for the season. Leon Draisaitl talked about his contract situation and the pending UFAs spoke about their plans. Meanwhile, TSN Insider trading offered some updates on Ken Holland, Steven Stamkos, and Mitch Marner. Finally, serval teams are in on
The Philadelphia Flyers found themselves in a very difficult position this season when it was reported that Cutter Gauthier – the fifth overall pick from the 2022 NHL Draft – had no intention of signing with the organization. Philadelphia then traded the forward to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft pick. Flyers general
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came out to hand over hockey’s Holy Grail, he called captain Aleksander Barkov to the podium and handed off the 132-year-old trophy. When the Tampere, Finland native
The Detroit Red Wings have been diligently preparing for the 2024 NHL Draft over the past several months. And on Friday, Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, and the team’s scouting staff will have another chance to strengthen the organization’s prospect pipeline. Detroit enters the 2024 draft with eight picks, including: No. 15 No. 47 No. 80
On June 25, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced seven new inducted members for their 2024 class. Among them are three male NHL players, two female hockey players, and two builders. On a case-by-case basis, let’s review each of the new members who were forever enshrined in hockey history. What did they do to get
1 hour ago In the second of a pair of trades on Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings sent defenseman Jake Walman to the San Jose Sharks. UPDATE: The #RedWings today traded a 2nd round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft (originally Tampa’s) and Jake Walman to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for future considerations.
The Nashville Predators have acquired Andrew Gibson from the Detroit Red Wings for Jesse Kiiskinen and the 53rd pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Gibson, the 42nd pick of the 2023 Draft by the Red Wings, had 12 goals, 44 points in 68 games last season with the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League.