Detroit — Red Savage, the Red Wings’ fourth-round draft pick this summer, has a good knowledge of the organization’s front office. His dad, Brian, was a longtime NHL player and built relationships with many former Wings players. Being part of the Plymouth Township-based U.S. National Team Development Program, Wings scouts have been around the rink monitoring Savage quite a
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Presser from the team: DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today announced start times for all games of the previously-announced 2021-22 regular-season schedule. The team’s Home Opener, against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Oct. 14 at Little Caesars Arena, will start at 7:30 p.m. This season’s 82-game slate, which includes a 20-day break spanning
In today’s NHL Rumors rundown, goaltender Robin Lehner took part in a social media Q & A and he gave some interesting and honest answers. Meanwhile, there’s speculation the Montreal Canadiens might be interested in Alex Galchenyuk, the Detroit Red Wings in Artem Anisimov and that players are threatening to leave the San Jose Sharks
Detroit — Ryan Martin is leaving the Red Wings for the New York Rangers. Martin spent the last 14 years in the Wings’ organization, including the last nine as the team’s assistant general manager and general manager of the AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins. Under Martin, the Griffins won the Calder Cup in 2013 and 2017.
Happy Friday, WIIM Community! I’ve got an ask from the mothership that I’d like to pass on to you. They have a team dedicated to the community experience and they want me to share an engagement survey to, as they put it: learn more about community members’ motivations, behaviors, and needs when it comes to
The Detroit Red Wings’ offseason, like most teams, is moving forward at leisurely pace now that the initial boom of free agency has come and gone. The biggest move the team made this week involves getting one of their restricted free agents (RFA) locked down, but that’s not all the news Hockeytown has to offer.
Simon Edvinsson (#7 in front of the goal at the start of the clip) defends at the end of the PK, picks up the puck and finds a pass to a newly released teammate for a breakaway. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/UVxk8ZVk46 — IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) August 12, 2021 Former Blackhawks coach gives investigators account of player abuse allegations
When Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman selected Simon Edvinsson with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, many saw it as taking a player with a huge upside that if met–would make Detroit’s blue line absolutely dominant. That’s of course, if everything goes right. The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler described him as the “2021 NHL
We hear from manager A.J. Hinch after his Tigers complete a three-game sweep in Baltimore on Thursday, even though Miguel Cabrera took the day off. #Leinenkugels
Detroit — Jordan Oesterle was the typical Red Wings fan growing up. Oesterle went to games at Joe Louis Arena — his parents were season ticket-holders — he was a huge fan of Nicklas Lidstrom, being a defenseman himself, and he followed the team through all the good times and bitter disappointments. “Those guys were unbelievable,” Oesterle said. “To
Progress is not linear. This is a philosophy shared by psychologists, fitness professionals, and philosophers of the world. There is no straight path to success. Any fans of the Detroit Red Wings in the 1990s knew this. From the turbulence of the early 90s to the eventual success of 1997 and 1998, there was never
Bovada seems decently confident that Lucas Raymond makes the team out of camp this year, huh? Report: Canucks’ Pettersson wants to ‘play for a team that’s winning’ – Sportsnet “I want to stay (in Vancouver) now, but I also want to play for a team that’s winning and has the chance to go far into
In 2020-21, Albert Johansson proved that he’s one of the best defensive prospects in the Detroit Red Wings pipeline. Let’s examine Johansson’s skillset, progression and when he projects to become a member of the Wings’ main roster–which could hopefully someday see a pairing with Moritz Seider. 2021 Statline Farjestad (Swedish Hockey League) Games Played: 44
Every NHL team has had its misery through bad trades or free agent signings. The Detroit Red Wings are no exception. The Ken Holland Era produced some questionable transactions that have forced new General Manager Steve Yzerman to completely refurbish the on-ice product, but even the Captain has made a couple plans that didn’t work
Moritz Seider is getting ready for yet another big year — after taking the SHL by storm, the 20-year-old German defenseman has his eyes set on full-time NHL action. While there should be no doubt that the reigning SHL Defenseman of the Year, and the best defenseman at the World Championship will make his NHL
Detroit — The best part about the last few days for Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana, after agreeing Tuesday to a three-year contract worth $15.75 million? He can now concentrate solely on hockey. “It was kind of a process, but I’m happy it works for both sides,” Vrana said Wednesday from Sweden on a Zoom call. Vrana’s
Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana speaks with the media on his new three-year contract with Detroit.
The Detroit Red Wings have gained a bit of a reputation for letting their prospects marinate in the American Hockey League (AHL) longer than the average team. Terms like “overripe” are sure to trigger more than a few Red Wings fans. Of course, terms like that were mostly thrown around during the Ken Holland era
Detroit Red Wings sign Jakub Vrana to three-year deal that has lower cap hit than Anthony Mantha – RMNB “I think size and skill is how you win, especially in the playoffs,” MacLellan said. “You can get bigger, but if you can’t play the game, I don’t think it contributes much to your lineup. I
Jakub Vrana re-signed on Tuesday and Detroit Red Wings fan rejoiced. With another RFA off the list, the final three still to be signed are be Filip Hronek, Givani Smith, and Adam Erne. The latter of three has an arbitration hearing on August 21. Vrana’s three-year, $5.25M AAV deal is an investment in what general