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This year, the Detroit Red Wings play 16 games against Pacific Division teams.  Detroit will play a two-game, home-and-home series against each of the eight teams. Three of the eight teams currently are over the salary cap allowed by the NHL.  This week, Edmonton, Vancouver and Vegas will have to reduce their team salaries in

The Detroit Red Wings secured a victory in their second-to-last game of the preseason. With the regular season right around the corner and roster spots being a hot commodity, there were plenty of storylines to watch unfold. #1: Joe Veleno should make this team. Veleno was the best player on the ice Thursday night. The

The Detroit Red Wings put together one of their most complete games on the preseason in their 4-2 victory of the Pittsburgh Penguins. First Period The Red Wings came out firing in the first, keeping play almost entirely in the Penguin’s defensive zone. Joe Veleno was especially active in the consistent offensive pressure, creating his

The Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins meet for the second time this preseason, this time with a little bit different of a look for both teams. For the Red Wings: The game will mark Tyler Bertuzzi’s first appearance in the exhibition lineup and he’ll be joined by the likes of Jonatan Berggren, Joe Veleno,

The Detroit Red Wings’ cornerstone defenseman, Moritz Seider, is all but a lock to make the roster when opening night arrives a week from today. Here’s a look at what Seider could be not only this season–but in the future. Moritz Seider Age: 20DefensemanSeasons with the Red Wings: First Stats Snapshot (last season SHL with Rogle)Games: 41Goals:

After defeating Columbus 5-1 in their first meeting of the preseason, the Detroit Red Wings played a rematch against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday evening.  Columbus played most of their NHL roster as well as top prospects and came away with a 4-2 victory. Detroit were without 11 regulars who didn’t

The Detroit Red Wings iced a team that appeared to be determining who will be on the final roster once the final three games of the preseason are completed. Things did not get off to an optimal start as the Red Wings fell into a 2-0 hole, rallied, but eventually fell 4-2 Wednesday night. Columbus

The Detroit Red Wings are down to just three preseason games, holding a hearty 3-2 record as they approach the home stretch. A week from today, we’ll be on the eve of opening night. Opening night, of course, holds hope that Moritz Seider, and Lucas Raymond will both suit up and skate out to deafening

The Detroit Red Wings roster is starting to take shape as the regular season approaches, and Mitchell Stephens seems to have found a role as the fourth line center for the team. Is it only a matter of time before Joe Veleno takes his spot or can Stephens secure his position through the entire season?

One of the more heralded moves in Detroit Red Wings’ GM Steve Yzerman’s tenure was the signing of Pius Suter this offseason. Discarded shockingly by the Chicago Blackhawks, Yzerman wasted no time and scooped up the Swiss center. Now it will be interesting to see just what the guy can do. Pius Suter Age: 25CenterSeasons

This offseason, the Detroit Red Wings added some depth to the roster by signing forward Carter Rowney. His role with the Anaheim Ducks last season was a depth winger that could slot in when injury necessitated it – will his time in Detroit be the same? Age: 32 Right Winger First Season With the Red

The Detroit Red Wings fell into an early 3-0 hole—and dug themselves out with four (4!) power play goals, only building the case for the some of players Wings fans have been clamoring for to make the team. Though they ultimately lost 6-4 to the Chicago Blackhawks, a strong case was made for two Red Wings

The youth on the Detroit Red Wings roster kept the team competitive in their loss to the Blackhawks Monday night – Moritz Seider scored his first goal, Lucas Raymond keeps proving he belongs on the roster and the power play unit scored four times. First Period Detroit’s Wyatt Newpower was called for hooking and Chicago

The Detroit Red Wings will play host to the Chicago Blackhawks in preseason action tonight at LCA in Detroit.  The rematch between the two original six teams will begin at 7:30 PM ET. It took a late goal by Bobby Ryan to send the first game into a shootout.  Ryan also provided the game winning

Well, that loss brought Detroit Red Wings fans back to Earth. After winning three straight preseason games, fans were riding high on some fantastic performances from some of the team’s most important pieces heading into Sundays matchup. Here are a few observations from the first exhibition loss. #1: Pius Suter is a perfect fit for

Not much went right for the Detroit Red Wings Sunday afternoon, as the Pittsburgh Penguins handed them their first loss of the 2021 NHL Preseason in blowout fashion. First Period The penguins set the tone of the game early, getting on the board less than four minutes in. A rip from the right faceoff circle

Mar 27, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri (14) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports 8 Observations from the Red Wings 5-1 Victory over Columbus by Nate Brown The Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings played a strong game against Columbus Saturday evening, winning 5-1 and seeing the once moribund power play look very lively with three goals. It wasn’t that they scored either–it was how they scored. The first of today’s eight observations centers around the power play and works itself around some of the main cogs

The news that the Detroit Red Wings were having Dylan Larkin, Filip Zadina, and Lucas Raymond on the top line sent Red Wings fans into a tizzy. True, it’s only preseason. But it’s enough to give that glimmer of hope that happier times are ahead. Would it live up to its potential? Oh yeah, it

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will make his preseason debut tonight playing on a line with Lucas Raymond and Filip Zadina.  Danny DeKeyser and Adam Brubacher will also make their preseason debut’s tonight.  Similar to the first preseason game, the Red Wings will go with seven defenseman. Thomas and Greiss and Calvin Pickard will