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Any Detroit Red Wings fan watching the Edmonton Oilers game Sunday night felt that feeling before. The same fan knows it all too well because the glaring holes were not patched appropriately by the man running the team. That person of course being Ken Holland. Trending on social media was a photo of Holland following

Save for the massive Anthony Mantha trade at the trade deadline, 2021 was a relatively forgettable season for the Detroit Red Wings. A rebuilding team with plenty of talent just outside of the NHL. Let’s refresh our memory and take a look at a few of the players fans will be hard-pressed to remember a

The Detroit Red Wings gorged on defense during the final six weeks of the 2020-21 season. But there were some early-season stretches, caused by injuries, COVID-19 concerns, underachieving veterans (Anthony Mantha)  and underperforming prospects (Mathias Brome …) that made the opening two months tough to digest at times. While even elite teams endure a few

The future is brighter for the Detroit Red Wings as Michael Rasmussen, and Filip Zadina took massive steps forward in their development. Joe Veleno got a chance in Detroit near the end while Givani Smith built his early season successes into more ice time late in the year. Here’s a look at how the potential

Though there weren’t any games played, the Detroit Red Wings still had their fair share of news. Head coach Jeff Blashill was awarded an extension, which according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, is a two-year deal. The deal was met with mixed reviews by Red Wings fans but the one move that wasn’t debated was the departure

Another year, another missed opportunity for the Detroit Red Wings to compete in the NHL playoffs. That’s five years, for those keeping a scorecard. Another rebuilding year, another season of unwatchable breakouts and poorly executed entries. But for those keeping score, there were fewer and while the 2020-21 offense struggled and the power play was

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 01: Luke Glendening #41 of the Detroit Red Wings battles for the puck against Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Little Caesars Arena on May 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings: Top 5 Greatest Disappointments of 2021

The Detroit Red Wings made small strides this year at improving the on-ice product. The disappointment of a slow re-build has been difficult for the Detroit fan base. On the day of his announcement as General Manager, Steve Yzerman indicated that this rebuild was going to take some time and that there was no quick

PLYMOUTH, MI – FEBRUARY 15: Jonatan Berggren #17 of the Sweden Nationals skates up ice with the puck against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 15, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Finland defeated Sweden 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Jonatan Berggren

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 Player Grades: Helm’s Best Years Are Behind Him by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs

DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 20: Jake Oettinger #29 of the Dallas Stars trips Darren Helm #43 of the Detroit Red Wings in the third period at American Airlines Center on April 20, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings: Updates on 4 Goaltenders Drafted Since 2018 by Jeff Hawkins Red

A changing of the goalie guard is coming for the Detroit Red Wings. Next season, NHL veterans likely will handle the bulk of starts. Thomas Greiss is under contract for one more season and unrestricted free agent Jonathan Bernier, who has been the starter for much of the past three seasons, is a candidate to

Going into the season, expectations were quite low for Marc Staal. Early on, Red Wings fans were pretty critical of his defensive play, to say the least. But was he really that bad? In his first year as a Detroit Red Wings, how did Staal’s performance shake out? Previous Player Report Cards:Thomas Greiss | Jakub

After a week long wait, Steve Yzerman finally spoke. The Red Wings general manager made it abundantly clear that this team is now his, and things will be done on his timeline. No amount of fan angst, losing, or negativity will shift his thinking. He’s not stupid. He built a consistent winner in Tampa and

Detroit Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman didn’t announce the decision “quickly,” but on Tuesday he finally revealed his decision on the future of coach Jeff Blashill. Well, you waited this long … Patience. OK, ready? Are you ready for this? OK … OK … Red Wings Finally Announce Decision Seriously, after waiting eight days

The Detroit Red Wings were once the maestros of finding gems in the draft–be it the 1989 haul that set the team up for nearly two decades or unearthing Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg in late rounds. Through the first decade of the new millennium, the Red Wings dealt high picks for premium players and

A sign hangs in front of the office of Detroit Red Wings Steve Yzerman: Help wanted. In hockey classified sections across the globe, Yzerman has job listings posted for skilled labor. The Red Wings, with a corps of young defensemen developing in the system, need playmakers. Last season, the Red Wings scored 127 goals, one

The Detroit Red Wings slapped the C on hometown favorite Dylan Larkin this season. The 2014 first round draft pick has dazzled since he set foot on the ice at training camp back in 2015. The longest tenured Red Wing on the roster, big things were expected from the captain. While reviews were mixed, Larkin

Feb 25, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Sam Gagner (89) celebrates with goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) after the game against the Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Red Wings: Updates on 9 Top Defensemen Drafted Since 2018 by Jeff Hawkins The Detroit Red Wings avoided

The Detroit Red Wings went big, drafting five prospects – Seth Barton, Alec Regula, Moritz Seider, Antti Tuomisto, and William Wallinder – who stand at least 6-foot-3. They went tough, tabbing two of the hardest hitters – Jared McIsaac and Seider – in their respective draft classes. They went mobile with a trio of strong