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VANCOUVER, BC – DECEMBER 31: Joe Veleno #9 of Canada skates with the puck against Russia in Group A hockey action of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship on December, 31, 2018 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) Red Wings Stun Carolina, Complete Series Sweep with 3-1 Win

SUNRISE, FLORIDA – MARCH 30: Filip Zadina #11 of the Detroit Red Wings (C) celebrates his powerplay goal at 7:29 of the second period against Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers and is joined by Filip Hronek #17 (L) and Adam Erne #73 (R) at the BB&T Center on March 30, 2021 in Sunrise,

I grew up worshipping Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman as a player and can still remember the ovation he received from the Joe crowd during the 1995-96 home opener. Rumors swirled that he would be traded, and while the boos rained down from the rafters for Scotty Bowman, the cheers were resounding for the Captain.

Detroit Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman worked the phones most of Monday, trying to find the right deal before the NHL Trade Deadline. It came down to the final moments but Yzerman made the day’s biggest deal by trading Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals for forwards Richard Panik, Jakub Vrana, a 2021 first-round

Today’s 3 p.m. NHL Trade Deadline may be absorbing most of the fans’ attention, but here is a subtle reminder the Detroit Red Wings have a game tonight. After earning a rugged 5-4 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, the teams will complete the mini-series tonight at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Sure,

The Detroit Red Wings and trade deadline day: what every fan has been waiting for this season. Will Steve Yzerman add to his three deals today? His previous three deals were these: Grabbing a 2022 fourth round pick for Patrick Nemeth, a 2021 fourth round pick for adding salary from the David Savard trade, and then

The Detroit Red Wings acquired a 5th round pick and prospect Hayden Verbeek (Pat Verbeek‘s nephew) for defenseman Jon Merrill.  After TSN’s Elliott Friedman mentioned Merrill during Hockey Night in Canada, it felt like this move was inevitable. What the Red Wings Receive Another shot at a draft pick. Detroit gets what was originally Ottawa’s

Detroit Red Wings budding superstar Marcel Dionne was growing agitated. Frustrated. Weary. His vision for the Gordie Howe-less organization didn’t appear to jive with team executives. As the face of the floundering franchise, Dionne used his platform to voice his discontent. It was time to explore options, he demanded. Alex Delvecchio, Dionne’s former teammate, and

The West is a division full of teams looking to sell at the deadline, but a few teams are poised for a deep run in the playoffs. The Red Wings have assets to sell. We’ve already looked to the East and Central for potential trade partners – but what about the West? If the Red

Apr 1, 2021; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Adam Erne (73) celebrates with left wing Darren Helm (43) and defenseman Patrik Nemeth (22) and defenseman Troy Stecher (70) after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the first period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Acquire 2021 4th

Apr 8, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Lashoff (32) Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and center Sam Gagner (89) battle for the puck in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Preview: Having to Go Forward to Go Back by Nate Brown

There they were, three former Detroit Red Wings skating around the ice celebrating the 1990 Stanley Cup championship as members of the Edmonton Oilers. Can you imagine what Red Wings General Manager Jimmy Devellano was thinking while watching that scene? It’s telling that, in a matter of weeks, Bryan Murray assumed the GM responsibilities. Red

With the trade deadline quickly approaching, Steve Yzerman is likely finalizing his list of possible destinations for numerous Red Wings trade assets. One of the divisions that’s full of teams willing to buy is the East division – the Bruins, Flyers, Penguins, Islanders and Capitals are all teams that will probably lean towards buying at

Oct 10, 2019; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a pad save against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Patrick Nemeth (22) during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports How will Bobby Ryan being out change Detroit’s Plans? by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings have

With the trade deadline looming, Detroit Red Wings fans received some shocking news this morning: Bobby Ryan is expected to be out for the rest of the season. Detroit’s Trade Hopes Down the Drain It’s hard to paint this in any sort of positive light. Ideally, come Monday afternoon, Bobby Ryan would be packing his

Former Detroit Red Wings General Manager Jimmy Devellano was desperate to make the franchise into a Stanley Cup contender. Owner Mike Ilitch demanded it. Veteran locker-room presence was the missing element, Devellano decided. So, he targeted two aging stars from the St. Louis Blues, Bernie Federko and Tony McKegney. Devellano finalized one of Detroit’s most dubious deals on June 15, 1989, jettisoning emerging playmaker Adam

With some teams more than others willing to move draft picks, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman may be willing to check in on some current division foes. Here’s a look at the top three Central teams in the playoff hunt and what they might be willing to take and deal in regards to

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 11: Jonathan Bernier #45 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena on March 11, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings Preview: The Suspense is Terrible by Nate Brown Things just kept getting worse in the Red Wings’

Apr 6, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) shoots as Nashville Predators defenseman Ben Harpur (17) defends during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings: What does the Kyle Palmieri Trade Mean for Yzerman? by Nate Brown The Detroit Red Wings

Mar 29, 2019; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) makes the save on New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Elder Statesman Helm Prepared For Speedy Break With Red Wings by Jeff Hawkins The Detroit Red