Ryan Ford | Detroit Free Press On Wednesday, Dylan Larkin became the 37th Detroit Red Wings captain. Larkin received the honor from head coach Jeff Blashill and general manager Steve Yzerman, who himself spent 19 seasons wearing the “C” for the Wings from 1986-2006. The Waterford native is entering his sixth season with the franchise
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The long-expected announcement of Dylan Larkin as the next captain of the Detroit Red Wings came Wednesday morning. It’s official. Dylan Larkin has been named the 37th captain in Detroit Red Wings franchise history. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/l05lknUP6B — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 13, 2021 The Red Wings had been without a captain since Henrik Zetterberg
Bill Dow | Special to Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption The Detroit Red Wings look like they have found a second scoring line Jeff Blashill talks after the Red Wings’ third scrimmage, Jan. 10, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press It’s hard to believe that a half century has passed since one
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings are back in the Central Division. For one year, anyway, as the NHL gets through this crazy, rollicking, 56-game regular season impacted by the ongoing pandemic. When the NHL and the players’ association agreed to a format upon returning, they devised four realigned divisions to
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill explains why Detroit Red Wings waived Evgeny Svechnikov Jeff Blashill explains why the Detroit Red Wings placed former first-round pick Evgeny Svechnikov on waivers, Jan. 11, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Former Detroit Red Wings first-round picks Michael Rasmussen and
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings’ Jeff Blashill on putting Evgeny Svechnikov on waivers Red Wings’ Jeff Blashill talks about Evgeny Svechnikov, Michael Rasmussen, Mathias Brome, The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings finally announced their final roster — and there weren’t any major surprises. The suspense, if
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings are back in the Central Division. For one year, anyway, as the NHL gets through this crazy, rollicking, 56-game regular season impacted by the ongoing pandemic. When the NHL and the players’ association agreed to a format upon returning, they devised four realigned divisions to
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News breaks down the NHL teams for the 2021 season. Teams are listed in predicted order of finish. Central Division CAROLINA HURRICANES ► Coach: Rod Brind’Amour ► 2019-20 record: 38-25-5, 81 points. ► 2019-20 leaders: Sebastian Aho, 38 goals; Teuvo Teravainen, 48 assists; Petr
Ken Holland was the main voice guiding the Detroit Red Wings’ player personnel decisions since he took over as general manager in 1997 following their Stanley Cup championship. Along with a braintrust that included former general manager Jim Devellano, former Red Wings players, and coach Jeff Blashill, Holland constructed a solid Red Wings roster. In
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News previews the NHL season with a look at the top players, championship contenders and more. Hart Trophy candidates Connor McDavid, Edmonton: This one is easy, McDavid is always among the viable candidates. He’ll be tested in the tough Canadian Division, though. Auston Matthews,
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Robby Fabbri shares why this is a ‘great time’ for Detroit Red Wings Robby Fabbri talks on Day 4 of Red Wings training camp. Jan. 4, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings have entered into a multiyear partnership with
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill explains why Detroit Red Wings waived Evgeny Svechnikov Jeff Blashill explains why the Detroit Red Wings placed former first-round pick Evgeny Svechnikov on waivers, Jan. 11, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Evgeny Svechnikov may yet be a factor for the
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Evgeny Svechnikov is still with the Red Wings. The former first-round pick went unclaimed on waivers — as did the other Red Wings players put out there Monday — and will remain in the organization. Svechnikov, the Wings’ 2015 first-round draft pick, will likely be on Detroit’s taxi squad this
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings are back in the Central Division. For one year, anyway, as the NHL gets through this crazy, rollicking, 56-game regular season impacted by the ongoing pandemic. When the NHL and the players’ association agreed to a format upon returning, they devised four realigned divisions to
Training camp presents different objectives for different players. The mainstays use it as a way to fine-tune their game before the real games begin. Other players on the fringe of the roster use it as a way to fight for those precious roster spots. In the case of the Detroit Red Wings, it seemed like
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings announced Tuesday they’ve entered in a multi-year partnership with PointsBet, a global sportsbook operator and provider of a sports wagering app. The partnership, designed to enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement, includes the rebranding of Sports & Social Detroit at Little Caesars Arena to the
Associated Press | Associated Press Mike Milbury is out and Mike Babcock is in for NBC Sports’ coverage of the NHL this season. Milbury had been with the network since 2008 after coaching the Bruins and serving as coach and general manager of the Islanders. He stepped away from broadcasting during the 2020 playoffs after
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill explains why the Detroit Red Wings waived Evgeny Svechnikov Jeff Blashill interview, Jan. 11, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings sound like they hope Evgeny Svechnikov will remain with the organization, but they left themselves vulnerable to
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption The Detroit Red Wings look like they have found a second scoring line Jeff Blashill talks after the Red Wings’ third scrimmage, Jan. 10, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press NHL teams generally use waivers the day before rosters are due to facilitate