The Detroit News Farmington’s Megan Keller apologized to her mom for mic’d-up language during the Dream Gap Tour event to showcase women’s hockey. Keller, an Olympic gold medallist (2018), a four-time world champion (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) and a top candidate to play in the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, was featured in a video segment
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Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Steve Yzerman: What encourages him about the Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman, Feb. 22, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The enthusiasm with which the Detroit Red Wings began the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season dissipated within a week. That’s
In 2019, former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland accepted the same position with the Edmonton Oilers. For nearly a quarter century, Holland guided the Red Wings and captured four Stanley Cups in addition to endless successes. He poured blood, sweat, and tears into the team, keeping the playoff streak alive for as long
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings’ Evgeny Svechnikov has waited “20 years” to play brother, Andrei, in NHL Detroit Red Wings forward Evgeny Svechnikov, March 3, 2021. Detroit Free Press What: “The Big 50: The Detroit Red Wings.” Author: Helene St. James, who has covered the Red Wings
It’s a little bit of a pause for the Detroit Red Wings while the week had some mixed reviews. Sunday and Tuesday’s games saw some tough returns while Thursday’s 5-2 loss to Carolina showed some competitive spirit, especially from Filip Zadina. But everyone could use a little break and it comes in the way of
One of the best parts about being a sports fan is letting the imagination run wild whenever rumors leak out regarding players from around the league. Armchair general managers will tell you how they would fix their favorite team by acquiring Player X on the trading block for an over-aged veteran player and a fourth
UPDATE: Forward Evgeny Svechnikov has been assigned to the #RedWings taxi squad. — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 5, 2021 There is a four day gap in between Detroit games, but Grand Rapids doesn’t play until March 11, so it looks like Rasmussen will go back to GR for now, and Larkin will likely be
Bill Dow | Special to Detroit Free Press As part of his series on former Detroit sports figures, Bill Dow caught up with Detroit Red Wings legend Alex Delvecchio. How we remember him The last Red Wing legend from the Original Six era became one of the game’s greatest and most durable centerman, playing parts
In a season consistent only in its inconsistency, players are bound to have some cold stretches. Unfortunately for the Red Wings, some of their best players have experienced their fair share of frozen spells. However, as we start to embark on the final half of the season, we are bound to see some of these
Associated Press Minneapolis — Mark Pavelich, the speedy center from the Iron Range who played on the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team, has died at a treatment center for mental illness. He was 63. Officials in Anoka County, Minnesota, confirmed Friday that Pavelich died at the Eagle’s Healing Nest in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, on
Jan 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) skates with the puck behind the net during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Prospects: Cholowski, Hirose, Smith Making Noise by Alex Faber It was inevitable but the news
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — This was one of those nights where Filip Zadina felt like a dangerous offensive player in the NHL — a guy who when he had the puck on his stick, knew something good was going to happen. For long stretches Thursday, there really wasn’t anyone else on the
Welcome back to our Seattle Expansion Draft Series. If you haven’t read the first article that lays out the rules of the expansion draft, that would be a good starting point, as I’ll only give the very basic rules in each of these follow up articles. If you are interested in Detroit, that was the
Associated Press | The Detroit News Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has died. He was 82. Wayne Gretzky said in a statement Thursday night that his father battled Parkinson’s disease and other health issues the past few years. “Walter Gretzky cared deeply about his family and his community,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
You love to see it. BREAKING NEWS- Carolina’s Brett Pesce has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for a dangerous trip on Detroit’s Robby Fabbri.pic.twitter.com/O8eI3SE80k — SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) March 5, 2021 This is ridiculous. If I’m a player, and this is the result, I’m going to try to hurt
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Red Wings’ Filip Zadina: Happy about goals, disappointed with outcome Detroit Red Wings forward Filip Zadina, March 4, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Filip Zadina is shining as a bright spot amid another dreary season for the Detroit Red Wings. They
Jeff Blashill and the Red Wings organization have shown their commitment to veterans this season. This leaves many of Detroit’s younger players and prospects stuck in Grand Rapids. After a 5-2 loss to Carolina but Evgeny Svechnikov making more contributions, it’s a wonder more younger players haven’t been featured. While this can be a bit frustrating
Associated Press | The Detroit News Calgary, Alberta — The Calgary Flames fired coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night and replaced him with Darryl Sutter, who will lead the team for the second time. The Flames announced the moves shortly after Ward coached the Flames to a 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. Calgary went
We hear from Filip Zadina after he scores both the Red Wings’ goals Thursday night. #LGRW
We hear from coach Jeff Blashill after his Red Wings lose to the Hurricanes 5-2. #MadetoChill