When the Detroit Red Wings’ Filip Zadina couldn’t convert a pass from Filip Hronek in overtime during Monday’s loss, I flashed back to another another 3-on-1 that absolutely converted. It’s funny because it feels like a lifetime ago: the 2009 Western Conference Final between the Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. When they couldn’t score a
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Like clockwork, the Detroit Red Wings are remarkably consistent with their daily taxi squad transactions. On game days, players are recalled from the six-man taxi squad. The next day, they are sent back down – regardless of performance the night before. UPDATE: Forward Mathias Brome has been assigned to the #RedWings taxi squad. — Detroit
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit – Not surprisingly, the Red Wings weren’t very good on the power play Wednesday against Chicago. And, not surprisingly, it cost them another game. But it wasn’t just the power play, alone. The Wings struggled for any kind of offense, losing 2-0 to the surprising Blackhawks. Chicago’s Philipp Kurashev scored
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings played another close game, benefitting from outstanding goaltending by Jonathan Bernier. Hosting Original Six rival Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena, the Wings trailed going into the third period because they came up short in the special teams battle. A late flurry
Let’s see how rusty these recap muscles are. Wait, muscles don’t get rusty. We’re off to a good start! Wasn’t too happy I couldn’t get the FSD feed until I realized its Mike Tirico on play-by-play on NBCSN. I’ll take it. Marc Staal gets pulled down leading the rush and crashes into the net on
Remember when the Detroit Red Wings last scored a power play goal? If you don’t, it’s because they’re still 0 for 30, extending the miserable goalless streak on the man advantage even longer. The Blackhawks also extended the losing streak to three games, shutting Detroit out 2-0 and making Kevin Lankinen look like Glenn Hall
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The NHL season is in full swing, and the Detroit Red Wings, who were expected to be much more competitive this season, have floundered out of the gate. They are just 4-10-3, last in the Central Division, have allowed the fifth-most goals in the league, own the league’s second-worst power play, and the sixth-worst penalty
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Welcome 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 free
Helene St. James| Detroit Free Press Sam Gagner has known the expectations of being a high-round draft pick; he’s been traded half a dozen times, he’s been up and down and back around. A year ago he landed with the Detroit Red Wings, where his experience was welcomed by a team in rebuilding mode. Gagner joined
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Sam Gagner played his youth hockey for the Toronto Marlboros and cherished every aspect of it. So when an opportunity to get involved and give back to the organization presented itself recently, Gagner jumped at the chance. Gagner and fellow Marlboro alumni John Tavares (Toronto Maple Leafs) are in the
Game Day Updates Kevin Lankinen will start for the Blackhawks tonight in Detroit. No word yet on any other lineup changes. — Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) February 17, 2021 Lineups Detroit ForwardsFilip Zadina – Dylan Larkin – Mathias BromeBobby Ryan – Robby Fabbri – Anthony ManthaValtteri Filppula – Vladislav Namestnikov – Sam GagnerFrans Nielsen – Luke
The trade market is not unlike most other markets you find in the world. There are certain “items” that always sell for a high price, and there are others that are practically a dime a dozen. But, much like the stock market, other items see their value fluctuate depending on supply and demand, market trends
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings aim to build on a nascent point streak — their first of the season — and to trust their mental fortitude will help them bounce back from a rough opening month. They host the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, two nights after being dealt a
Welcome 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 free
Over the course of a rebuild, many players will have their moment in the limelight. But, whether you like it or or not, no player is guaranteed a spot in the NHL. Despite the promise they may show in a given moment, it simply does not mean that a roster spot will be available to
Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers to ever skate experienced some highs and lows. The fans in Motown had plenty to cheer over the years. In addition to a trio of first NHL goals, this date in 2004 proved to be a memorable
One of the most iconic teams in the history of the National Hockey League was close to relocating before a legendary name stepped up and took control. This date has been full of big moments by some of the greatest members of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a couple of players who will be
What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. This week Devin Little and Patrick Brown are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off