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In the heart of the Motor City, where the roar of engines is synonymous with the pulse of the bustling metropolis, another force of nature has shaped Detroit’s identity for generations. The Detroit Red Wings, one of the National Hockey League’s most storied franchises, have been a source of sporting excellence and a symbol of

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to get their third straight win in a row as they take on the Minnesota Wild in their Sunday matinee matchup. They’ll look to answer the Call of the Wild and continue a stretch of good play after a tough skid when the Red Wings went overseas to Sweden.

The Detroit Red Wings may have some things to work on with their own game, but their performances against the Boston Bruins have been remarkable. Looking at the season slate, Detroit is ahead 2-1 in terms of a straight win/loss record. Maybe it’s not total kryptonite, but the Detroit Red Wings handed the Bruins their

Finally, the Detroit Red Wings decided they wanted to start a game on time. Following a gallant effort on Wednesday night at home, where they smothered the New Jersey Devils, the Red Wings came out roaring in the first period against the league’s best Bruins. With their 5-2 victory Friday, Detroit handed Boston just their

Looking to the sky, one might see dimming on the Detroit Red Wings’ season. While true, even in times of darkness, there’s a glimmer of light. As we give thanks to our loved ones, let’s not forget to be thankful in terms of the Red Wings. Here are the five things I’m most grateful for

Join the Octopus Thrower staff in envisioning a Thanksgiving dinner like no other, where the iconic Detroit Red Wings players become cherished guests, bringing their stories and personalities to the table. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, celebration, and togetherness. In the realm of sports, athletes become more than just players on a team; they

The Detroit Red Wings’ season has had its ups and downs since it began. But the Red Wings got themselves back in the win column after a win against the New Jersey Devils on Thanksgiving Eve. While the win is a great one, the pre-game giveaway to fans was amazing in its own right. Today’s

There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. Jet lag, you say? No problem. Despite having little success in Sweden last week, the Detroit Red Wings burst onto the scene at home against the New Jersey Devils, scoring three first-period goals in 1:12 en route to a 4-0 victory. Detroit controlled the play

The Detroit Red Wings are back in action after a few days off, right ahead of the holiday. While most fans are thinking about Turkey and the Lions football game on Turkey Day, the Red Wings are back in the U.S. and in action again. The Detroit Red Wings have returned from their upsetting trip

The Detroit Red Wings will roll with Alex Lyon in goal on Wednesday night at home, following a very disappointing trip to Sweden, which saw the Red Wings return to North America with just one point out of a possible four. Their goaltending situation remained unsettling, to say the least. James Reimer has been Detroit’s

Unfortunately, things are not going well for Patrik Laine and the Columbus Blue Jackets. The struggling forward was a healthy scratch on Sunday night in Philadelphia. This comes on the heels of a benching of Laine and Johnny Gaudreau the game prior against Arizona in the third period. The Blue Jackets eventually lost the contest

The Detroit Red Wings’ trip overseas is complete, and their participation in the 2023-24 NHL Global Series has come and gone. They played two games against divisional rivals in Stockholm, and the results were less than exciting, to say the least. The Detroit Red Wings faced off against the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple

There is no way to sugarcoat this: the San Jose Sharks are simply putrid. With the Sharks being uncompetitive, general manager Mike Grier needs to consider having a fire sale. San Jose needs to tear the whole thing down and rebuild through the draft. They should also trade some vets for prospects and look to

The Detroit Red Wings must shake things up, especially in their defense core. One way they could do that would be to contact the Calgary Flames in hopes of making a move. The Flames are looking to shake things up with their team, respectively, and Detroit should be, too. While the Detroit Red Wings have

The Detroit Red Wings have been sputtering lately, struggling to get going in their recent games. Their poor performance has made it tough to watch some of their games at times, leaving massive holes in their performance. Sure, they battled back in their overtime loss to the Senators, but the Detroit Red Wings’ defensive efforts

The Detroit Red Wings played four great periods this past week in Sweden, but unfortunately, that was only good enough to garner one of four possible points against their division rivals. If you live under a rock, the Detroit Red Wings traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, to participate in the NHL’s Global Series. Detroit squared off

The Detroit Red Wings had to be experiencing some deja vu with Friday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. While Toronto is known to be a competitor, Detroit was hoping to get the best of them after falling in overtime on Thursday. The “afternoon” game for Metro-Detroiters was a clash between Toronto and Detroit, a

I first heard the name Jimmy Devellano in the fall of 1982. Mike Ilitch purchased the Detroit Red Wings earlier that year, and that summer, he hired Jimmy D, as he came to be known, as his general manager, stealing him from the New York Islanders, the reigning Stanley Cup Champions. As a scout and

The Detroit Red Wings are overseas for one more matchup. In game two, they will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings and Maple Leafs have their own rivalry, but there may be some friendly remarks to & from one Toronto player, whom Red Wings fans surely know & love. Tyler Bertuzzi spent

The Detroit Red Wings came out against the Senators in Sweden and surely dropped the ball. It was a tough situation early on, considering the Red Wings spotted Ottawa a four-goal lead to start. The Senators were able to continue piling it on, but things changed. The Detroit Red Wings came marching back in the