Detroit — Funny how NHL Entry Drafts work. In 2020, every team was angling and hoping to get that first pick overall and select forward Alexis Lafreniere, a much-hyped junior out of Quebec. The Wings had the worst record, by far, before COVID-19 arrived on the scene and prematurely ended the regular season. Though having the
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Welcome back to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel
[Editor’s note: This piece contains a sponsored link] The quarterfinals of the 2022 Beijing Men’s Olympic ice hockey are live. A stunning upset from Team Slovakia saw Team USA eliminated from the tournament in a shootout. For now, it appears that most of the matchups are set in stone. But where do you go from
The 2021-22 season has been one of many milestones for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. The 25-year-old is in his 7th season with Detroit and is playing his 1st season donning the ‘C’ above the Winged Wheel. Larkin recorded 73 points (32G, 41A) in 76 games in the 2018-19 season- which was his previous
2021-22 NHL Awards Watch: Who’s leading for Hart, Norris, Vezina, Selke, Calder? – ESPN The case for Seider is a contextual one. No, he’s not putting up the kinds of offensive numbers that defensemen Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar did in their recent rookie of the year duel. But 32 points in his first 49
The Detroit Red Wings look to make up for lost opportunities in New York after failing to edge closer to a playoff spot in Minnesota. Captain Dylan Larkin sounded as disappointed as he looked after Monday’s loss, when the Wings squandered four power plays before pulling within a goal. Their desperation led them to gamble on
Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is the latest member of the NHL’s 500-goal club. Crosby reached the mark with a power-play goal in the first period of Tuesday night’s game against Philadelphia. Crosby is the 46th player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal plateau and the 18th to do it with one franchise.
On the latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner the Buffalo Sabres put up some big numbers on Super Bowl Sunday, while Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to roll. The Edmonton Oilers win in dominating fashion over the San Jose Sharks with a milestone shutout by their goaltender. We wrap up with
Associated Press Seattle — The Seattle Kraken say they will make NHL history during Thursday night’s game against Winnipeg when play-by-play announcer and Detroit native Everett Fitzhugh along with analyst JT Brown team up to form the first all-Black television broadcast crew to call an NHL game. Fitzhugh and Brown will appear on ROOT Sports Northwest. Fitzhugh
Detroit — Again, there are lessons to be learned to bridge the gap the Red Wings are encountering between a team on the rise and one that is a bona fide playoff team. Monday’s 7-4 loss in Minnesota, a Wild team that is firmly in the playoff chase and could be a contender to win the
ST. PAUL, Minn — The Detroit Red Wings left Xcel Energy Center at a disadvantage. They didn’t get any points to bank toward their playoff hopes and could lay much of the blame for the 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild on special teams. The Wings wasted four power play opportunities before converting, and by
ICYMI 1st, 5th, Emil Heinemann and Pitlick to MON — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 14, 2022 The first is fine. That’s a bunch of throw-ins. I didn’t know GMs in the real world considered deals where you just throw enough names at a team until they say yes. Jack Eichel to make Vegas Golden Knights
“It’s a game we could have won,” says Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin after Monday’s loss in Minnesota. #LGRW
We hear from coach Jeff Blashill after his Red Wings suffer a 7-4 setback in Minnesota. #MadeToChill
St. Paul, Minnesota — This game sure did start well for the Red Wings, but gradually, not so much. Then it came back a little bit, the Wings made it interesting, but ultimately, a tough loss. Minnesota rookie Matt Boldy, an alumni of the Plymouth Township-based United States National Team Development Program, earned his first
Everyone knew this portion of the schedule would be a gauntlet for the Red Wings. Not even an early two goal lead could save Detroit in a 7-4 loss to Minnesota. But progress was still measurable in the loss–something that will be a reoccurring theme in this version of eight observations: 1: Dylan Larkin‘s torrid
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two goals the first four minutes and a late charge didn’t add up to much for the Detroit Red Wings. Their attempt to stoke their post-All Star break momentum was thwarted by the Minnesota Wild Monday at XCel Energy Center with a 7-4 loss. The Wings (22-22-6) were let down by special
Wings in Minnesota for a real Wild time! I’ve been told by people who watch that the old trope about this being a boring team is passed and you know what I’m finally ready to listen and give this team a fresh chance. Wings with two post-All Star wins over Philly finally face a real
St. Paul, Minnesota — This game sure did start well for the Red Wings, but gradually, not so much. Then it came back a little bit, the Wings made it interesting, but ultimately, a tough loss. Minnesota rookie Matt Boldy, an alumni of the Plymouth Township-based United States National Team Development Program, earned his first
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