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Detroit Red Wings face crucial offseason after missing playoffs for 8th consecutive year
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings face crucial offseason after missing playoffs for 8th consecutive yearSaturday marks the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL, and for the eighth consecutive season, the Detroit Red Wings will not be participating.
NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle Okposo
Read full article: NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle OkposoNHL teams combined to make 23 trades on Friday and dealt a total of 33 players along with more than 20 draft picks before the league’s deadline.
Steve Yzerman’s patient plan paying off for the rolling Red Wings, who may end NHL playoff drought
Read full article: Steve Yzerman’s patient plan paying off for the rolling Red Wings, who may end NHL playoff droughtSteve Yzerman’s patient plan to turn around the Detroit Red Wings looks like it may be paying off.
Detroit Red Wings off to scorching start behind Alex DeBrincat’s NHL-leading 8 goals
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings off to scorching start behind Alex DeBrincat’s NHL-leading 8 goalsThe Detroit Red Wings were expected to be a playoff contender this season, but even the most optimistic fans couldn’t have envisioned a better start.
NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings
Read full article: NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red WingsDetroit desperately hopes to snap its seven-year playoff drought and becomes part of an NHL trend.
Detroit Red Wings pick up Yamamoto, Kostin in trade with Oilers for future considerations
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings pick up Yamamoto, Kostin in trade with Oilers for future considerationsThe Detroit Red Wings added much-needed scoring depth, acquiring 24-year-old forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin in a trade with Edmonton on Thursday for future considerations.
Connor McDavid becomes 1st player with 150 points since 1996
Read full article: Connor McDavid becomes 1st player with 150 points since 1996Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had a goal and an assist in the first period of Edmonton’s game against the San Jose Sharks.
Red Wings place Jakub Vrana on waivers as Robby Fabbri returns to lineup
Read full article: Red Wings place Jakub Vrana on waivers as Robby Fabbri returns to lineupIn a surprising move, the Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers as the team makes room for the return of Robby Fabbri.
25 years later: New Red Wings exhibit at Detroit Historical Museum honors ‘97 season
Read full article: 25 years later: New Red Wings exhibit at Detroit Historical Museum honors ‘97 seasonThe Detroit Historical Museum is now giving hockey fans an inside look at the 1997 Red Wings’ historic season with all the sights and sounds of being back on the ice.
NHL Free Agency: 5 new players the Red Wings just signed
Read full article: NHL Free Agency: 5 new players the Red Wings just signedSteve Yzerman had a busy Wednesday. NHL Free Agency opened at noon on July 13, and the Detroit Red Wings were among the busiest of teams, bringing in a slew of new players, all of which are sure to get some serious ice time.
NHL free agency: Johnny Gaudreau makes Blue Jackets a winner
Read full article: NHL free agency: Johnny Gaudreau makes Blue Jackets a winnerThe Columbus Blue Jackets made the biggest splash in NHL free agency, stunning the league by landing Johnny Gaudreau with a seven-year contract for $68.25 million.
Report: Red Wings expected to sign ex-Wolverine, Ann Arbor native Andrew Copp
Read full article: Report: Red Wings expected to sign ex-Wolverine, Ann Arbor native Andrew CoppThe Detroit Red Wings are reportedly planning to sign Ann Arbor native Andrew Copp to a multi-year deal to kick off the NHL Free Agency period.
Red Wings hire Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as new head coach
Read full article: Red Wings hire Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as new head coachThe Detroit Red Wings announced the hiring of Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as their new head coach, the team and Yzerman confirmed on Thursday.
Bernie Smilovitz: What it was like when Red Wings won Stanley Cup in 1997
Read full article: Bernie Smilovitz: What it was like when Red Wings won Stanley Cup in 1997Trying to remember what happened 25 years ago is a difficult task. But the Red Wings winning their first Stanley Cup in 42 years feels like it happened 42 minutes ago.
🔒 Relive the Red Wings 1997 Stanley Cup win with this WDIV archive footage
Read full article: 🔒 Relive the Red Wings 1997 Stanley Cup win with this WDIV archive footageWe’re marking 25 years since the Detroit Red Wings broke their decades-long Stanley Cup drought and brought the cup home back in 1997.
What Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said about coach search, state of rebuild
Read full article: What Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said about coach search, state of rebuildDetroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman talked to the media on Monday, just two days after announcing the firing of head coach Jeff Blashill.
‘I am crushed’: Beloved Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka goes 1-on-1 with Bernie Smilovitz
Read full article: ‘I am crushed’: Beloved Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka goes 1-on-1 with Bernie SmilovitzAfter 51 years of service, Olympia Entertainment would not overlook the indiscretion and fired him. Now Al Sobotka is fighting back.
Crosby gives Pens OT win over Preds, reaches 1,400 points
Read full article: Crosby gives Pens OT win over Preds, reaches 1,400 pointsSidney Crosby scored the second of his two goals at 2:21 of overtime for his 1,400th career point, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins snap a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators.
Dear Red Wings: Gemel Smith; real Wild Card team?; massive schedule update; and Abdelkader??
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Gemel Smith; real Wild Card team?; massive schedule update; and Abdelkader??The Detroit Red Wings started fast and strong against the Dallas Stars on Friday night in front of a rocking Little Caesars Arena crowd.
Nice guy Dylan Larkin buys fan beer after accidentally bumping glass, spilling it
Read full article: Nice guy Dylan Larkin buys fan beer after accidentally bumping glass, spilling itIf you haven’t watched this clip of Dylan Larkin with the mic on him during warmups, check it out. He buys a beer for a fan after accidentally bumping it along the glass.
Steve Yzerman: Why are we even testing for guys that have no symptoms?
Read full article: Steve Yzerman: Why are we even testing for guys that have no symptoms?Just before the Detroit Red Wings were shut down by the NHL until at least Dec. 26, General Manager Steve Yzerman addressed his team’s and the league’s battle with COVID-19.
Tyler Bertuzzi, NHL’s only unvaccinated player, added to COVID protocol
Read full article: Tyler Bertuzzi, NHL’s only unvaccinated player, added to COVID protocolDetroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi was placed in COVID-19 protocol before Wednesday night's game against the Seattle Kraken at Little Caesars Arena.
Erne snaps tie, Red Wings beat Blues 4-2 to stop 4-game skid
Read full article: Erne snaps tie, Red Wings beat Blues 4-2 to stop 4-game skidAdam Erne scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, streaking rookie Lucas Raymond got his eighth of the season and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2.
Tyler Bertuzzi is only Red Wings player not vaccinated against COVID, Steve Yzerman announces
Read full article: Tyler Bertuzzi is only Red Wings player not vaccinated against COVID, Steve Yzerman announcesTyler Bertuzzi is the only Detroit Red Wings player not vaccinated against COVID-19, General Manager Steve Yzerman announced Wednesday.
Dear Red Wings: Nielsen buyout, Svechnikov’s new AHL contract, Verbeek’s second job
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Nielsen buyout, Svechnikov’s new AHL contract, Verbeek’s second jobFrans Nielsen was bought out and Evgeny Svechnikov has a new contract, but it’s not with the Detroit Red Wings or even another NHL team.
Dear Red Wings: Adam Erne, one of ‘Yzerman’s guys,’ is heart-and-soul player for Detroit
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Adam Erne, one of ‘Yzerman’s guys,’ is heart-and-soul player for DetroitWhen watching the Detroit Red Wings of the past two seasons -- and believe me it has not been easy or even very enjoyable -- you can’t help but notice the impact of forward Adam Erne.
Dear Red Wings: Vrana and the burgeoning, albeit short-term, offense; awaiting Hronek deal
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Vrana and the burgeoning, albeit short-term, offense; awaiting Hronek dealThe Detroit Red Wings avoided arbitration this week by agreeing to a three-year contract with left wing Jakub Vrana.
Dear Red Wings: Suter joins core; Detroit remains way under cap
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Suter joins core; Detroit remains way under capThe Chicago Blackhawks are trying to rebuild, sort of? They let 25-year-old forward Pius Suter walk away, opting not to sign him after his stellar rookie NHL season.
Red Wings acquire Mitchell Stephens in trade with Tampa for 6th-round pick
Read full article: Red Wings acquire Mitchell Stephens in trade with Tampa for 6th-round pickThe Detroit Red Wings have acquired center Mitchell Stephens from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 6th-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft.
Newsroom debate: Which Detroit sports team will have the best winning percentage next season?
Read full article: Newsroom debate: Which Detroit sports team will have the best winning percentage next season?Can you help us settle a little newsroom debate? Which Detroit sports team will have the best winning percentage next season?
From the Vault: Yzerman, Fedorov, Bowman ahead of 1993-94 Red Wings season
Read full article: From the Vault: Yzerman, Fedorov, Bowman ahead of 1993-94 Red Wings seasonHere’s a gem we found in the Local 4 Vault recently: Interviews with Detroit Red Wings legends Steve Yzerman, Scotty Bowman and Sergei Fedorov ahead of the 1993-94 NHL season.
Dear Red Wings: Gustav Lindstrom signs two-year deal; answering inbox questions
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Gustav Lindstrom signs two-year deal; answering inbox questionsLindstrom, 22, was selected 38th overall (2nd round) by the Red Wings in 2017. He has played 29 games with the Red Wings since then -- 16 games in 2019-20 and 13 in 2020-21.
Red Wings 2021 draft: Edvinsson, Cossa, Buium, Mazur, Savage, Dower Nilsson, Plandowski, Zito
Read full article: Red Wings 2021 draft: Edvinsson, Cossa, Buium, Mazur, Savage, Dower Nilsson, Plandowski, ZitoSteve Yzerman’s squad made three in-draft trades and ended up with eight selections from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Dear Red Wings: A goalie in the 1st round! Yzerman trades up for Sebastian Cossa
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: A goalie in the 1st round! Yzerman trades up for Sebastian CossaThe Red Wings traded up to the 15th overall pick to select Cossa by sending three picks to the Dallas Stars -- the 23rd overall pick, a 2nd-round pick (48th overall) and a 5th-round pick (138th overall) in this year’s draft.
Dear Red Wings: Nedeljkovic returns to Michigan; Yzerman draft focus; Rasmussen extension
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Nedeljkovic returns to Michigan; Yzerman draft focus; Rasmussen extensionNedeljkovic, 25, was a Calder Trophy finalist this past season with 15 wins in 23 games (15-3-1) and a .932 save percentage.
Alex Nedeljkovic signs 2-year contract with Red Wings after trade from Hurricanes
Read full article: Alex Nedeljkovic signs 2-year contract with Red Wings after trade from HurricanesAlex Nedeljkovic has signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings reportedly worth $3 million per season after he was traded to Detroit from the Carolina Hurricanes.
Red Wings trade Bernier for Alex Nedeljkovic and 3rd-round pick from Hurricanes
Read full article: Red Wings trade Bernier for Alex Nedeljkovic and 3rd-round pick from HurricanesThe Detroit Red Wings have acquired goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round pick.
Red Wings trade Bernier, 3rd-round pick for Alex Nedeljkovic from Hurricanes
Read full article: Red Wings trade Bernier, 3rd-round pick for Alex Nedeljkovic from HurricanesThe Detroit Red Wings have acquired goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round pick.
Leaked Seattle Kraken picks: Red Wings were last unknown ahead of expansion draft
Read full article: Leaked Seattle Kraken picks: Red Wings were last unknown ahead of expansion draftThe Seattle Kraken expansion draft is scheduled to take place 8 p.m. Wednesday, but the picks were submitted Wednesday morning and started to get leaked out almost immediately.
Dear Red Wings: 5 things Moritz Seider said on John Scott podcast
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: 5 things Moritz Seider said on John Scott podcastAfter a year of watching his highlights from the Swedish Hockey League, seeing his skill and physicality on full display at a high level, I am sold. I think we all are, and I am sure Yzerman is just as excited despite his cautious demeanor.