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Eemil Viro was a third round pick by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Draft and he’s already been signed to his entry-level contract. What does Steve Yzerman and the organization see in the young Finnish defenseman? Here’s a look in another installment of a prospect deep dive. 2021 Statline TPS (Liiga) Games

I don’t really like it either, but it was only a matter of time before the iconic Detroit Red Wings logo would have jersey ads residing nearby on the red or white sweater. The NHL will allow ads for the 2022-23 season according to reports that came out earlier today. According to Sportico, the ads will

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 01: View of the Detroit Red Wings center ice logo during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena on February 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Which Red Wings Could Potentially Score 20 Goals This Season? by Nate Brown Antti Tuomisto is yet

As the Detroit Red Wings continue to sign its remaining free agents, the organization heads into a season that should see the rebuild take the next step. Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman has added pieces that should address some of the scoring  issues the team has faced the past few seasons. Bringing in Nick

The Detroit Red Wings got another restricted free agent under contract, announcing Adam Erne’s two year extension this morning.  Per Elliotte Friedman: Adam Erne and DET settle at 2x$2.1M AAV — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 15, 2021 When I made predictions about what each of the RFAs could get, I guessed that Erne would clock

It’s mid-August which is normally the quieter times of the offseason. The Detroit Red Wings, however, continue to patiently care of things. One was expected–re-signing Jakub Vrana to a three-year deal with a $5.25M AAV and the other not so much. Assistant General Manager Ryan Martin took a job with the New York Rangers in the same role,

Detroit General Manager Steve Yzerman continues to make shrewd moves in order to strengthen the Red Wings.  He built the Tampa Bay Lightning into a powerhouse so Red Wings fans are being patient with Detroit’s re-build. Here is a look at the best transactions for the Detroit Red Wings since 2016. Acquiring Robby Fabbri from

When Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman selected Simon Edvinsson with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, many saw it as taking a player with a huge upside that if met–would make Detroit’s blue line absolutely dominant. That’s of course, if everything goes right. The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler described him as the “2021 NHL

In 2020-21, Albert Johansson proved that he’s one of the best defensive prospects in the Detroit Red Wings pipeline. Let’s examine Johansson’s skillset, progression and when he projects to become a member of the Wings’ main roster–which could hopefully someday see a pairing with Moritz Seider. 2021 Statline Farjestad (Swedish Hockey League)  Games Played: 44

Every NHL team has had its misery through bad trades or free agent signings.  The Detroit Red Wings are no exception.  The Ken Holland Era produced some questionable transactions that have forced new General Manager Steve Yzerman to completely refurbish the on-ice product, but even the Captain has made a couple plans that didn’t work

Jakub Vrana re-signed on Tuesday and Detroit Red Wings fan rejoiced. With another RFA off the list, the final three still to be signed are be Filip Hronek, Givani Smith, and Adam Erne. The latter of three has an arbitration hearing on August 21. Vrana’s three-year, $5.25M AAV deal is an investment in what general

When Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman took over, he explained that he would be evaluating first and then determining his direction after. The evaluation–and Yzerman’s presence in the building, didn’t go unnoticed by players. Said Dylan Larkin via the Detroit Free Press’s Helene St. James: “His presence is felt every day in our

Apr 15, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Prospect Pipeline Deep Dive: Theodor Niederbach by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings and Jakub Vrana will avoid

The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of top-tier players in their pipeline – and one who has garnered a lot of attention from the fanbase: Theodor Niederbach. 2021 Statline MoDo (HockeyAllsvenskan) Game Played: 15 Goals: 3 Assists: 6 Frolunda J20 (SHL Juniors) Games Played: 19 Goals: 13 Assists: 22 Frolunda Games Played: 20 Goals: 3

It has been six years since the Detroit Red Wings have played a playoff game.  Only two players from that team are currently playing for Detroit.  Only 14 players from that team played at least one NHL game last season.  Detroit’s record since their last playoff series is 131-191-51 in 373 games played for a

The Detroit Red Wings Robert Mastrosimone is unique in the organizational pipeline: he’s a sniper. How is the young forward developing since his selection in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft as one of Yzerman’s first draft picks? 2021 Statline Boston University Games Played: 15 Goals: 3 Assists: 5 Measurables C/LW 5-foot-10 170

The Detroit Red Wings’ week was a quiet one. Other than Chase Pearson re-signing and arbitration dates set for Adam Erne and Jakub Vrana, it was an expected week of little action as the “dog days” of summer set in. Though this offseason is much shorter than what it would be in a normal season.

The Detroit Red Wings added eight players in the most recent NHL Entry Draft.  A lack of regular season success has provided Detroit with numerous top picks and the Red Wings now boast one of the best prospect pools in the NHL.  Two players from this years draft now help to comprise the Top 10

The Detroit Red Wings received a seismic shift on April 19, 2019. The day that Steve Yzerman returned to Detroit to run the team he played his entire career for signified that a true and challenging rebuild was to commence. Then general manager Ken Holland had already started it but there was reluctance to tear

The Detroit Red Wings inked one of their five remaining RFAs to a deal on Thursday: Pearson’s deal is worth $874k per CapFriendly.  The four remaining–Givani Smith, Filip Hronek, Jakub Vrana, and Adam Erne are all still without a deal. Pearson played well for Grand Rapids and could potentially see time in Detroit as a