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Apr 22, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) hugs right wing Filip Zadina (11) after scoring a goal during the first period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Red Wings Player Grades: Richard Panik by Alex Faber If you’re watching

Perhaps the least discussed aspect of the Anthony Mantha trade was the acquisition of Richard Panik. How did he do in this first twelve games as a Red Wing? 2021 Statline (In Detroit) Games Played: 12 Goals: 1 Assists: 3 +/-: 0 Preseason Projection Veteran depth on a potential championship team in Washington 2021 Season in a Nutshell Richard

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Taro Hirose #67 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena on October 25, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings: Yzerman’s Patience on Blashill Decision Makes Sense by Nate Brown Looking at just the six games in Detroit this

The Red Wings brass were supposed to sit down and “very quickly” decide on the fate of Jeff Blashill. Extend him, cut him loose, or find a new organizational role? Nearly a week later, nary a peep from Steve Yzerman, or Jeff Blashill. The decision is an important one as the Red Wings appear to

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 15: Jakub Vrana #15 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his second period goal while playing the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena on April 15, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings Report Cards: Grading Thomas Greiss by Alex Faber One of the most exciting

DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 19: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings blocks a shot on goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on April 19, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings: Waiting Game Continues for Decision on Coach Blashill by Jeff

The Detroit Red Wings‘ waiting game continues. General Manager Steve Yzerman said last month he would meet with coach Jeff Blashill “very quickly” after the season to discuss his future. It’s now Day 3 (and counting) and no word from the front office. What’s the delay? There isn’t. Red Wings Respect If Blashill’s relationship with

Two months ago, I wrote about how the Detroit Red Wings should go after Jack Eichel only if the price if right. I also conceded that any deal Steve Yzerman made involving him would give up considerable assets and not be as helpful to the rebuild. Times have changed. Eichel has not minced words lately,

COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 27: Gavin Bayreuther #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Richard Panik #24 of the Detroit Red Wings chase after the puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena on April 27, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) The 3 Most Improved Red Wings of the 2020-21 Season

COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 27: Gavin Bayreuther #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Richard Panik #24 of the Detroit Red Wings chase after the puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena on April 27, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) The 3 Most Improved Red Wings of the 2020-21 Season

Although Detroit was not a good team this year, they certainly improved from the 2019-20 squad. The Red Wings finished with 48 points this year, nine more than the previous – with 15 less games. Although there were certainly some low points (The blowout losses to Nashville and Chicago), the team showed resilience, as young

Any Detroit Red Wings outlet–whether traditional media, blog, or podcast, trumpeted the same message: Steve Yzerman has a ton of options this offseason to improve the Red Wings.  Whether it’s buyouts, weaponizing the Cap,  acquiring more picks or grabbing more talent via free agency and the draft, changes are coming. For the first time in three

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser on Monday was recognized for his dogged determination to return from a crippling back injury. DeKeyser did not dress for an NHL game for nearly 15 months while the 31-year-old, nine-year veteran rehabilitated from back surgery. When he finally returned to the lineup this season, DeKeyser seemed to be

One of the low points of the 2020-21 NHL season for Thomas Greiss had to come when the Detroit Red Wings goalie was pulled after yielding three goals in just 4 minutes 54 seconds against the Tampa Bay Lightning. “We left (Greiss) out to dry there,” Red Wings forward Luke Glendening admitted to nhl.com after

The Detroit Red Wings 5-4 loss to Columbus only muddled things a bit more as the Red Wings enter their third offseason with Steve Yzerman running the show. The third one may in fact be the charm that sees a pivot for the beginning of the end of the rebuild’s dog days. With the Red

May 8, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (left) celebrates with teammate center Michael Rasmussen (27) after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Notebook: Blue Jackets Loom for Final Seventh-Place Battle by Jeff Hawkins

During a span of 3 minutes 2 seconds Friday night, the Detroit Red Wings completely changed their 2020-21 fortunes. Sort of. Down 2-0 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Joseph Veleno, Danny DeKeyser and Jabuk Vrana strung together goals in short second-period work, leading the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory, vaulting them into seventh place

Another year, another bottom five finish for the Detroit Red Wings. The team continues to trudge through the rebuild, slowly gathering assets and trade capital along the way. Some of the past few year’s acquisitions might finally make their way into the roster, and training camp will be the first chance to see them in

Apr 29, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno (90) skates before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Preview: Closing out the Season with Columbus by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings didn’t help their draft odds, but Joe Veleno

The Red Wings are heading into their last series of the season against fellow Central Division basement-dweller, the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here are a few headliners as we head into the final two games of the season. Lottery Watch Detroit and Columbus are both on a race for better draft position. After winning a game