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As the Detroit Red Wings training camp kicked off this week, there’s no question that all eyes are on the younger players as preseason games draw closer. The interest in the prospects tournament last week was a glimpse of what interest will be as the younger players get a crack at the lineup. But there’s

Nick Leddy is an important part of a Detroit Red Wings defense that is deeper than fans have seen in quite some time. Leddy not only has a shot to improve the team’s offense with his unique skillset, he also has one of the most important jobs on the team this year: mentoring Moritz Seider.

The main training camp of the Detroit Red Wings is underway and it appears that there are more bodies than roster spots.  Several players have been added to the training camp roster and will undoubtedly challenge for a spot on the opening night roster. The Red Wings appear to be deeper, more skilled, and younger

The curveball in Detroit Red Wings news yesterday was general manager Steve Yzerman’s answering of Tyler Bertuzzi not having taken the Covid Vaccine, which affects both Bertuzzi and the Red Wings in many ways. It certainly alters the situation a bit and makes for a storyline that wasn’t anticipated. It also opens up a number

Tyler Bertuzzi is the only player on the Detroit Red Wings who has refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine.  As a result, Bertuzzi will only be allowed to play games in the United States until he decides to get vaccinated. General Manager Steve Yzerman held a press conference today indicating that one of his best

Training Camp for the Detroit Red Wings starts on Thursday, Sept. 23 at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City.  The camp will run until Tuesday September 28.  The Red Wings will play eight exhibition games in 10 days beginning Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the United Center in Chicago against the Black Hawks. Several roster decisions

Sure the Detroit Red Wings are bringing back Bobby Ryan on a professional tryout and haven’t formally offered a contract. But it’s a low risk, high reward shot at padding some depth for Detroit and bringing back a fan favorite who if he can stay healthy, could add some production that could help the team

NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 23: Bobby Ryan #54 of the Detroit Red Wings skates in front of his goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena on March 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Red Wings: Lucas Raymond Could Make Roster Decisions Tougher by Nate Brown The

The Detroit Red Wings best player in the prospect tournament was 2020 fourth overall pick Lucas Raymond who potted three goals in two games and certainly turned some heads with his play. Though it promises to be a crowded field for the final few spots on the Red Wings roster, if there’s anyone who might

The NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City continued Sunday with the Columbus Blue Jackets dominating the Detroit Red Wings 7-3.  Columbus finished the tournament undefeated, finishing with a 3-0 record.  The loss drops Detroit to 1-2 in the tournament after a 5-4 win over Dallas Thursday and a 5-2 loss to St. Louis on Saturday. Lineup

The Detroit Red Wings 5-2 loss to St. Louis in the Prospect Tournament certainly pumped the brakes on the prospect-palooza that had been sweeping the fanbase. Sebastian Cossa looked every bit of an 18-year-old goaltender, Jonatan Berggren exited with an injury and Lucas Raymond is well, Lucas Raymond. Between some fans on Red Wings Twitter

Consistency was an issue for Thomas Greiss in 2021, but he found a way to end the season strong. In fact, he singlehandedly kept the Detroit Red Wings in a good chunk of games in the final months of ’20-’21. What’s in store for the veteran goaltender in 2021-22? Age: 35 Goaltender Second Year With

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 06: With the fourth pick of the 2020 NHL Draft, Lucas Raymond from Frolunda Sweden is selected by the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Red Wings Prospect Tournament: 3 Things to watch for against

The Detroit Red Wings have its second game in three days for the Prospects Tournament against St. Louis tonight at 7pm. Little has to be recapped about what happened against Dallas as much of the attention was on Kirill Tyutyayev and his two goals. As the attention moves to tonight, what are some potential storylines for

The Detroit Red Wings opened up their prospects tournament with a 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars but it was the 2019 7th round pick Kirill Tyutyayev who turned heads with his performance. One of those he dazzled just happened to be the Red Wings crown jewel of the prospect pipeline–Lucas Raymond. In today’s article

Robby Fabbri is on the last year of his contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Like a solid chunk of the roster, Fabbri’s future with the team is uncertain – will he still be a Red Wing when the team is contending? This season could very well answer that question. Age: 25 Left Winger/Center Third

The NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City started Thursday, as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 5-4.  Kirill Tyutyayev scored two goals in his first game in North America after playing professionally in Belarus last season.  Chase Pearson, Lucas Raymond and Joe Veleno also scored for the Red Wings. Lineup Forwards Raymond-Veleno-Berggren Tyutyayev-Pearson-Hanas Zito-Verbeek-Butler

The Detroit Red Wings find themselves back in familiar territory this season–returning to the Atlantic Division after a brief return to the Central last year. While fans will be watching for Detroit to take another step forward this season, it’s going to certainly have its challenges in a loaded division that features Cup contenders and

The NHL prospects tournament returns to Traverse City after a one year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The tournament runs from Thursday September 16th until Monday September 20th.  This year’s tournament will feature some of the best prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, and Detroit Red

Tyler Bertuzzi is coming off a season with the Detroit Red Wings cut short by a lower back injury and subsequent surgery. Can he rebound less than a year later? Age: 26 Left Winger 6th Season With the Red Wings Stats Snapshot: Goals: 5 Assists: 2 CF%: 53.9 Pts/60: 2.4 ixG: 3.28 GAR: 0 (Advanced