The Detroit Red Wings received a seismic shift on April 19, 2019. The day that Steve Yzerman returned to Detroit to run the team he played his entire career for signified that a true and challenging rebuild was to commence. Then general manager Ken Holland had already started it but there was reluctance to tear
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On Monday, the last episode of Fer Sure: A 200 Foot Podcast will drop. It will be the 75th time we have recorded Fer Sure, and while it is sad that it is ending, we have had a good run. We plan on talking about a lot of things, largely a look back at the
ICYMI the arbitration hearings are set. Vrana is on the 11thErne on the 21st Once a hearing has started, it’s in the abitrator’s hands. Used to be a new contract could be struck during the hearing, but not any more. — Winging It In Motown (@wingingitmotown) August 5, 2021 Detroit has until the start of
The Detroit Red Wings inked one of their five remaining RFAs to a deal on Thursday: Pearson’s deal is worth $874k per CapFriendly. The four remaining–Givani Smith, Filip Hronek, Jakub Vrana, and Adam Erne are all still without a deal. Pearson played well for Grand Rapids and could potentially see time in Detroit as a
In three years as Detroit Red Wings General Manager, Steve Yzerman has almost completely changed the roster. When he was hired, he asked fans for patience. No timeline was put in place as to when the Red Wings would be competitive again. One thing we have learned about Steve Yzerman is to never doubt his
Darren Helm has “mixed emotions” about joining Avalanche after 14 years with Red Wings – Denver Post “Mixed emotions. Been here for a long time,” Helm said about leaving Detroit — likely for just one year. “I’ve raised a family here. I’m sure this will be home for my family when we’re done. (But) when
Seen as a potential first rounder in his draft year, Jared McIsaac has had a rough couple of years since the Detroit Red Wings selected him in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft. Let’s examine his development thus far – and more importantly, what’s kept him from development. 2021 Statline Grand Rapids Griffins
Of all the Swedes in the Detroit Red Wings pipeline, the giant Elmer Soderblom is the most imposing. But what else does he bring to the table besides his towering frame? 2021 Statline Frolunda J-20 (SHL Juniors) Games played: 4 Goals: 2 Assists: 2 Frolunda (SHL) Games played: 28 Goals: 3 Assists: 2 Sweden U-20
Stevie Y had a quietly productive offseason. Following the Nick Leddy and Alex Nedeljkovic trades, he secured extensions for Sam Gagner, Michael Rasmussen, and Marc Staal before hitting the free agent market. A few contracts later saw Jorden Oesterle and Pius Suter don the Winged Wheel, joining the 2021-22 Red Wings on two-year deals. Hey,
Jordan Oesterle’s trials went way behind ice time and role in the 2020-21 season – Craig Morgan (AZ Coyotes Insider) It would be easy for Oesterle to hold some ill will toward the coaching staff after that treatment, but he took it in stride because he was dealing with something much bigger. While he was
There’s still some work to do for Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman after he inked Tyler Bertuzzi to a two-year deal last Saturday. With both Adam Erne and Jakub Vrana headed to arbitration (though it’s very likely a deal gets done before it sees an arbitrator), Filip Hronek, Givani Smith, and Chase Pearson join
Back it up and we’re good, kid. If NHL Players Were Vegetables -Last Word on Sports Dougie Hamilton: Broccoli Younger people tend to hate broccoli. It’s got a strange texture and its flavor often deters even the hungriest of children. As you get older, you tend to appreciate the things you may have disliked when
The Detroit Red Wings front office did their homework when it came to drafting Sebastian Cossa at #15 overall. Director of Amateur Scouting Kris Draper spoke specifically about how many different people they interviewed about Cossa–along with the kid himself. A video TSN released with interviews of Cossa gives a glimpse of the confidence, and
Predicting an opening night roster at the beginning of August for the Detroit Red Wings is a bit of a gamble because so many things can transpire between now and opening night. As the roster changes throughout the next two months, I will continue to update my predictions through development camp, and then the preseason.
Steve Yzerman happy with Detroit’s roster after wild week – RedWings.com “It’s been certainly a wild week in the NHL between trades and then yesterday, players moving teams,” Yzerman said after Day 2 of free agency Thursday. “It was probably a little bit more active, a little bit more movement than I anticipated initially. I
The Detroit Red Wing’s William Wallinder is one of the most raw, high-ceiling low-floor prospects in the entire organization. Let’s take a closer look. 2021 Statline MoDo Hockey J-20 (HockeyAllsvenskan Junior) Games played: 4 Goals: 2 Assists: 4 MoDo Hockey (HockeyAllsvenskan) Games played: 43 Goals: 1 Assists: 5 Measurables Left Shot Defenseman 6-foot-4 192 Pounds
Lots of names in before the deadline for player-elected salary arbitration here, but two of important note to Wings fans: 17 players filed for arbitration today: Aston-Reese (PIT), Colton (TB), Copp (WIN), Dickinson (VAN), Dunn (SEA), Erne (DET), Fabbro (NASH), Gilbert (COL), Hill (SJ), McNiven (MON), Mete (OTT), Pelech (NYI), Pionk (WIN), Sanford (STL), Saros
Bertuzzi said Larkin has been working out with him too and he sees him every day. Says both are getting better and skating together. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings — Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 31, 2021 These are some incredible accusations and I’ll bet that the NHL moves much faster on this than they have elsewhere. New 31
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman hasn’t had a lot of time to rest since the Stanley Cup Final ended. Between the Expansion Draft, the Entry Draft, and then free agency, he’s been working on aligning the team into his vision. After two and a half weeks of work, here’s how things stand. Red
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 30: Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his first period goal with teammates while playing the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena on January 30, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Red Wings: Analyzing Yzerman’s Offseason Trades and Signings by Chris Giles Finally, it happened.