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As the Red Wings surge past the half way point of the season and inch closer to the trade deadline, what have been the high points and positives of another rebuilding season. Along with Octopus Thrower writers Alex Faber and myself, Detroit Jock City’s Bob Heyrman joined to weigh in. Alex Faber – Octopus Thrower

Mar 20, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Dickinson (18) passes the puck against Detroit Red Wings right wing Bobby Ryan (54) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Preview: Pushing the Win Streak to Three by Alex Faber In spite of Dennis Cholowski‘s

The Red Wings are 3-1-1 in their last five games, playing some of their best hockey thus far. However, Detroit has to find a way to beat a desperate Dallas team again without Jonathan Bernier. Three Red Wings Likely Out Tyler Bertuzzi continues to remain sidelined with his injury. Bobby Ryan remains day to day,

After a bit of regression from a few of Detroit’s goaltending prospects, Keith Petruzzelli’s impressive performance in the NCAA is providing a glimmer of hope. Petruzzelli is in his fourth year in college hockey, goaltending for Quinnipiac. His senior year has been his best so far. With a save percentage of .929, he’s a finalist

The Detroit Red Wings have certainly gone through the vicious growing pains of a rebuild, where there have been moments where it feels like it might never end. But it could be worse. The Buffalo Sabres showed Ralph Krueger the door after its 12th consecutive loss. It’s another in a long line of coaches who

Mar 18, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Red Wings Preview: Can They Stay Competitive? by Alex Faber Robby Fabbri and the Detroit Red

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 11: Filip Zadina #11 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) Red Wings Prospects: Smith, Hirose, Sebrango Impress Live by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings are 2-2-1 in their last

It can be hard for Red Wings fans to keep track of their favorite minor league teams. Without games broadcasted on TV, the only ways to watch teams like the Griffins are to shell out a good amount of cash for AHL TV, or to attend the game in person. I went with the latter

The Detroit Red Wings’ Steve Yzerman should get the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Kyle Dubas on the horn. According to TSN’s Kristen Shilton, Dubas is ready to talk shop and willing to part with top prospects to make it happen: We’ll look at everything,” he said. “I don’t go in transfixed on any one area in

Mar 16, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri (14) celebrates with center Dylan Larkin (71) after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Preview: Svechnikov is Back with Bobby Ryan Out by Alex Faber The

Feb 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings forward Evgeny Svechnikov (37) is congratulated for scoring a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports Could the Red Wings Select A Wolverine in the 2021 NHL Draft? by Alex Faber The Detroit Red

With a pick likely in the top three in the 2021 NHL draft, the Detroit Red Wings will have a wide range of top talent to select from. Three players near the upper echelon of this years elite talent are currently playing with the Michigan Wolverines, are any of them possible picks for Detroit? Owen

Feb 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings forward Evgeny Svechnikov (37) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Ian Mitchell (51) fight for the puck during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Red Wings Offense Stifled in 2-1 Loss to Carolina by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 20: Jonathan Bernier #45 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena on February 20, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings Preview: Svech Heads Back to Grand Rapids by Nate Brown The Detroit Red Wings offense struggled during the majority 

The writing was on the wall for Detroit Red Wings’ forward Evgeny Svechnikov. A healthy scratch on Tuesday led to another on Thursday which led to a return to Grand Rapids Friday. This, of course, is secondary to the fact he had 4 points in 4 games for one of the NHL’s lowest-scoring teams. But

November 12, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates his game tying goal against the Anaheim Ducks with left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) and right wing Anthony Mantha (39) during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Opinion: 3 Wishes for the

Mar 11, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) and defenseman Troy Stecher (70) celebrate after the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports It’s no question that at times the 2020-21 Detroit Red Wings season has been an up and down

Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman’s goal between the 2020 and 2021 season was not to create a Stanley Cup contender, but to bolster the development of rookies, round out the roster, and secure some draft capital. Halfway through the season, Red Wings fans are at the point where they can see the effects the

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 11: Robby Fabbri #14 of the Detroit Red Wings takes a second period shot in front of Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena on March 11, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings Preview: A Gradual Return to Familiarity by Nate

Mar 9, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Patrik Nemeth (22) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports MoJo: Red Wings’ Seider and Johansson Could be a Future Pairing by Alex Faber If you watched