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In 2019, the Detroit Red Wings seemed to have found their core. Although the team was terrible, the trio of Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha provided some hope for the future, each averaging over .68 points per game (Bertuzzi .68, Larkin .75 and Mantha .88). However, the core had some major alterations this year.

In the eighth round of the shootout last Saturday, Detroit Red Wings unsung leader Sam Gagner claimed possession of the puck at center ice. He weaved right. Then left, before stickhandling – and adding a bit of distraction – in the crease. Spotting an opening, Gagner released a rising wrister over Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Curtis

With the abundance of cap room Steve Yzerman will have at his disposal this offseason, the Detroit Red Wings general manager likely will target long-term, short-term and smart-money moves. Re-signing injured veteran Bobby Ryan fits each philosophy: Long-Term: Ryan’s experience as a top-prospect-turned-dependable-veteran will aid the development of several young players rising through the organization.

The Detroit Red Wings announced that Tyler Bertuzzi underwent successful back surgery and should be back by training camp. From the Detroit News’ Ted Kulfan: On several occasions, Bertuzzi attempted to return to the ice and went through casual, individual skates. But it was apparent after the weeks began to build up that surgery could become

Detroit Red Wings rookie defenseman Dennis Cholowski, like his teammates, spent much of the first period on April 24 defending the constant pressure displayed by the Dallas Stars. Through the opening 16 minutes, the Stars generated 16 shots on goal (SOG). The Red Wings had one, but on their second, Cholowski scored to break what was,

With only two games remaining, the Detroit Red Wings are pivoting from playing games to beginning their plan for next season. Between an expansion draft, the NHL draft, and then free agency, Steve Yzerman will have a lot of cap room at his disposal and the insights to add to what he’s already set in

Down by a goal in the final stages of Sunday’s matchup against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Detroit Red Wings lined up to start a full two-minute, 5-on-3 situation. Center Sam Gagner won the draw cleanly. One snap pass from the point later and defenseman Filip Hronek steadied himself for a one-timer. But the

The NHL regular season is finally coming to a close. While some teams are looking to use the final stretch to make a last-minute playoff push, the Red Wings are in the same position they’ve been for at least four years: looking towards the draft rather than the postseason. It may be tough to hear,

Already trailing 2-0 Sunday, Detroit Red Wings goalie Jonathan Bernier stared down Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mathieu Joseph and kicked away the quality scoring chance. The quick-reflex save propelled a 4-on-2 break the other way, which Filip Zadina converted and pulled the Red Wings to within one. Bernier couldn’t save the punch-less Red Wings during

Detroit Red Wings goalie Thomas Greiss on Monday was named a member of the NHL’s “First Stars” for the week ending May 2. Entering his likely final start of the season Friday at the Columbus Blue Jackets, Greiss has a shutout streak of 136 minutes 31 seconds. He went 1-0-1 and turned aside all 66

The Lightning scored 16 seconds into the first period.  A minute into the second, they added another. Tampa Bay ended up outshooting the Red Wings 42 to 23.  But the game came down to the wire, and ended in only a one goal victory for the Lightning. How did the Wings keep such an uneven game

Looking at the schedule for the weekend, who had the Detroit Red Wings posting back to back shutouts that would end with a split decision in two shootouts? Beating Columbus is one thing–but shutting out the defending champs is another. Yes, both Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos were out of the lineup, but they still

DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 19: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings blocks a shot on goal against the Dallas Stars in the overtime period at American Airlines Center on April 19, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Red Wings Notes: Forwards Getting Back to Basics to End ‘O’ Drought, Score

Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill didn’t need a reporter to shout out the question. He asked himself. “How do you manufacture offense?” He quickly answered on Red Wings TV. “You spend more time in the other team’s end,” he said. “You grind them down, and they chip it in your zone and try to

Jakub Vrana is currently tied for sixth on the team in goals scored. The thing is: every player ahead of him has played 30+ games. Vrana has only played seven in Detroit. Next year, Detroit fans will get a chance to see what Vrana can do in a full season (barring injury). It is safe

When a team, like the Detroit Red Wings, fails to score for nearly two-and-a-half matches, defensive positioning needs to be on point, needs to be perfect. No lapses. But that’s what did in Detroit on Thursday night, falling to the host Carolina Hurricanes, 3-1. Trailing by one goal midway through the third period, the Red

Let’s face it: at this point, Detroit Red Wings fans are quietly rooting for the “L.” Though it could be argued that fans are always hoping for the win, it’s crucial that Detroit finds a way to slide down the scale as the season comes to a close. As one Red Wing after another seems

The Detroit Red Wings goalie tandem of Jonathan Bernier and Thomas Greiss is gleaming – finally. Take the past two outings: Greiss’ shutout shootout loss Tuesday and Bernier’s 50-save overtime defeat Saturday. In total, the two combined for 83 saves on 85 shots on goal (SOG) in 125 minutes, 32 seconds – and neither earned a

With 14 players set as free agents during the offseason, there is bound to be at least a bit of a roster shakeup. Nine of those FA’s are restricted – will Steve Yzerman decide to forgo a contract renewal for any of them? Red Wings Should Be Keeping a Majority The RFA’s are mostly players

The Red Wings have plenty of draft capital in the upcoming NHL draft, with 12 draft picks through six rounds (Seven of those picks are in the first three rounds).  With that sort of draft capital, should the Red Wings take a swing at Jesper Wallstedt to bolster the pipeline? An Elite Talent There is