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The Detroit Red Wings have been better. There’s no doubt about that. While they’re still in the midst of a rebuild and have some ways to go, seeing Joe Veleno in the lineup means that help is arriving with an infusion of promising younger players. Taken late in the 2018 NHL draft, Veleno fell into

COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 27: Goaltender Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings stops a shot by Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena on April 27, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings: Rookie Veleno’s NHL Debut Coming Tonight? Soon?

Some Detroit Red Wings fans are holding out hope rookie center Joseph Veleno will be a late addition to the lineup tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Others are optimistic about him making his debut Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Everyone agrees, though, by the weekend, Veleno will have taken his first NHL shift. “Hopefully,

Digging for positives in mostly bad performances has kept Detroit Red Wings fans watching during this rough season. Although the Red Wings lost three of their four games against the Stars in their four game mini-series, there were a few bright spots in the matchups. Red Wings Goaltending Looks Safe Next Year Thomas Greiss and

Considering how much time and space the Detroit Red Wings’ defense granted the Dallas Stars skaters to operate Saturday, goalie Jonathan Bernier must have felt besieged from the beginning of the deflating 2-1 overtime defeat. The Red Wings goalie, who faced 41 shots on goal (SOG) after 40 minutes, finished with 50 saves, the sixth-most

The list of Detroit Red Wings not playing out the season is staggering. Dylan Larkin. Tyler Bertuzzi. Frans Nielsen. Robby Fabbri. Bobby Ryan. It’s bookending what started as a season with many of the same names on the injured list. Though they can “play for pride,”  a game where Jonathan Bernier made 50 saves and

The Red Wing’s prospect pipeline is one of the deepest in the league, with talent developing in a variety of leagues.  Some of these prospects are extremely close to not only making the roster, but becoming a mainstay of the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2020-21 season, we have seen Taro Hirose, Givani Smith, Evgeny

Apr 20, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) waits for play to resume against the Dallas Stars during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Jonathan Bernier Saves 50 but Wings still lose 2-1 by Alex Faber After a 50 save performance in

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 24: Jonathan Bernier #45 of the Detroit Red Wings makes a first period save next to Andrew Cogliano #11 of the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena on April 24, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Will the Detroit Red Wings move on from Jeff Blashill? by Nate

The Detroit Red Wings reasons to get rid of Jeff Blashill would be on most fan’s wish lists. After all, there hasn’t been a tremendous amount of success with Blash behind the bench. But as I wrote in my first article on why Blash could be retained, what has he honestly been given to even

Overshadowed by Vrana-mania, Detroit Red Wings goalie Thomas Greiss was content to stand in the background. To coach Jeff Blashill, however, Greiss, next to Jakub Vrana’s four goal-effort, stood at the forefront of Thursday’s 7-3 victory over the Dallas Stars. Greiss turned aside 43 shots and when his teammates needed it, “he stopped some tough

Feb 7, 2021; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Givani Smith (48) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with teammates on the bench during the second period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Vrana-Mania: New Detroit Red Wings Sniper Showing Off Offensive Skills by Jeff Hawkins Detroit Red Wings

Apr 22, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) celebrates with defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) after scoring his second goal during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Theodor Niederbach Might be Another Win for the Red Wings by Alex

The Detroit Red Wings are an organization rich with Swedish prospects spread throughout their pipeline. While not as heralded as other Swedish prospects like Lucas Raymond and Jonatan Berggren, the right winger/center Theodor Niederbach has all the tools to get to level of excellence. Drafted in the second round of the 2020 draft by Detroit,

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 Suffering Defensive Lapses During Mini-Series Vs. Stars by Jeff Hawkins

The sloppy puck exchange between three Detroit Red Wings defenders was prophetic. Yes, it was a sign of things to come. Just follow the bouncing puck. First, defenseman Marc Staal took a swipe to control it near the blue line. WHIFF! Second, normally dependable Luke Glendening failed to control the puck while being pressured near

The Detroit Red Wings have a slew of choices coming this offseason, but none of which are bigger on fans’ minds than the future of Jeff Blashill. Detroit’s bench boss since 2015, Blashill certainly brings out strong opinions on both sides of the fanbase. This is the first of two pieces: one that examines the

The Detroit Red Wings are entering their final stretch of the 2020-21 season, with just eight games left on the schedule. With no shot at the playoffs, it can become difficult for fans to find a reason to tune in. However, for those diehard fans willing to stick with the team through the remainder of

The questions should be asked of Detroit Red Wings first-year captain Dylan Larkin. Is he the one who should wear the “C” on his sweater next season – and beyond? Is he the one to lead the next generation of players out of this rebuild? Is Larkin … Larkin? Or will he eventually develop into

Apr 20, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) waits for play to resume against the Dallas Stars during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Preview: With a Limited Roster, the Focus is on Development by Alex Faber In an all