The Detroit Red Wings are continuing with the road trip as they head to Washington, D.C., to take on the Capitals in a game that should be viewed as a must-win. Stealing a game from Washington in the Eastern Conference Wildcard race could be huge. After all, the Detroit Red Wings had a five-game win
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Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings’ final game of a successful five-game road trip in Washington and Sweden’s top NHL prospect Leo Carlsson is the interview guest. Detroit heads into Tuesday’s wild-card showdown at Capital One Arena three points behind the Penguins and Islanders for the final playoff position and one point behind the Capitals,
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Mathias Brome knows how difficult it is to score goals in the NHL. A highly-touted free agent from Sweden signed by general manager Steve Yzerman for $925,000 in 2020, Brome hit the crossbar in his first game, scored only once in 26 games, was demoted to the taxi squad during
Washington, D.C. – Sure enough, Jakub Vrana had never been in the visitor’s locker room at Capital One Arena before Monday’s Red Wings’ practice. Vrana played the first five seasons of his career in Washington and never ventured down the hallway. “Never,” said Vrana after Monday’s practice. “This is the first time. I’ve never been
Jakub Vrana speaks with the media following Red Wings practice at Capital One Arena on Monday February 20, 2023.
Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde speaks with the media following practice at Capital One Arena on Monday February 20, 2023.
WASHINGTON — Jakub Vrana’s first NHL game in four months appears likely to come against his former team. Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde said after Monday’s practice that “we would like to get him in,” Tuesday when the Wings face a crucial test at the Washington Capitals. “We are stuck on who to take
For many fans, the wait appears over. Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana is expected to make his return to the lineup Tuesday night against his former team, the Washington Capitals. The Red Wings recalled Vrana from Grand Rapids after forward Lucas Raymond suffered a lower-body injury in practice after colliding with defenseman Ben Chiarot.
As we’re all aware, Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings have yet to come to terms on a new contract. Negotiations are ongoing, and it’s possible these talks continue on past the trade deadline. Because of this—and the never-ending discourse surrounding the topic—I feel it’s necessary to go into detail about the dynamics of
Here’s to hoping he’s better by then. Blackhawks’ Toews issues update on illness – Sportsnet “First of all, thank you to the fans and all those who have shown concern about my absence,” Toews wrote in a statement. “I’m still dealing with the symptoms of Long COVID and Chronic Immune Response Syndrome. It has been
On to the next stop: West Coast to East Coast, with a brief stop to refuel. The Detroit Red Wings are eying Tuesday’s contest against the Capitals in Washington with a great deal of anticipation, and not just because it marks the end of a what has been a long and geographically demanding trip. The
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Toronto Maple Leafs done making moves? Meanwhile, are the Boston Bruins interested in a couple of the big-name defensemen available at this year’s trade deadline? The Vancouver Canucks are taking calls on J.T. Miller, while the Detroit Red Wings have stopped taking calls on Tyler Bertuzzi. Finally, are
When the Red Wings had the number six pick in the 2019 draft, there were a lot of predictions and speculation on who they would select. I was just as surprised as everyone else when Steve Yzerman and his team selected Moritz Seider. Since arriving in the NHL, he has been impressive and continues to
While on TSN Insider Trading earlier this week, NHL insider Pierre LeBrun reported that the Nashville Predators could listen to offers for several key players if they do not heat up immediately. Following that report, the Predators lost to the Boston Bruins by a 5-0 final score, so that may have heightened the chances of
Jakub Vrana: ‘Really thankful’ to be back with Detroit Red Wings – Freep I didn’t know that Yzerman himself told Vrana he was put on waivers. That’s a good move. Also quotes from Lalonde on getting Vrana back in the lineup was good to see. Red Wings’ Bertuzzi does not appear to be on market
We hear from coach Derek Lalonde after the Red Wings’ winning streak ends at five. #LGRW
We hear from Tyler Bertuzzi after a milestone night for him in a 4-2 Red Wings loss in Seattle. #LGRW
SEATTLE — Half an hour after his teammates had departed, Jakub Vrana was still on the ice, still skating, still shooting pucks. Once again, he was, as his coach termed it, “the 13th forward” for the Detroit Red Wings. It is an unusual situation for a forward as skilled as Vrana to be in, but
Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp and Derek Lalonde speak with the media following the Red Wings vs Kraken game in Seattle on Saturday February 18, 2023.
Detroit — It’s not often that a handful of games will change the trajectory of a team’s future, but it appears a five-game winning streak for the Detroit Red Wings has done just that. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Wings’ recent run has lessened their desire to move veteran winger and impending free