DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 19: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings blocks a shot on goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on April 19, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings: Waiting Game Continues for Decision on Coach Blashill by Jeff
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So what happens to Jeff Blashill? Will he join the list of unemployed coaches? Will he be granted a Pandemic Pass and get a 2-year deal? Will the ghost of Ken Holland come back to haunt the DoughJo and sign him to a five year extension? Or something else altogether? What do you WANT to
The Detroit Red Wings‘ waiting game continues. General Manager Steve Yzerman said last month he would meet with coach Jeff Blashill “very quickly” after the season to discuss his future. It’s now Day 3 (and counting) and no word from the front office. What’s the delay? There isn’t. Red Wings Respect If Blashill’s relationship with
The Red Wings’ 2021 campaign wrapped up on Saturday night in Columbus, a 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets. With that, the strangest season on record ended with perhaps the most predictable result. The Red Wings having slightly improved, still finishing in the bottom third of the league, still missing the playoffs. While the
Way less angry than I expected. 31 Thoughts: What caused the ‘disconnect’ between Eichel, Sabres – Sportsnet I find it hard to believe Eichel isn’t consulting the best of the best, while Buffalo’s reticence comes from artificial disc replacement lacking evidence of its effectiveness on elite-level athletes. It’s a relatively new phenomenon. As far as
[From the Griffins] CLEVELAND – Kaden Fulcher earned his first AHL shutout behind 22 saves and Joe Veleno and Riley Barber scored first-period power play goals to give the Grand Rapids Griffins a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Monsters on Tuesday at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Winners of three straight, the Griffins improved to 6-2
Two months ago, I wrote about how the Detroit Red Wings should go after Jack Eichel only if the price if right. I also conceded that any deal Steve Yzerman made involving him would give up considerable assets and not be as helpful to the rebuild. Times have changed. Eichel has not minced words lately,
COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 27: Gavin Bayreuther #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Richard Panik #24 of the Detroit Red Wings chase after the puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena on April 27, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) The 3 Most Improved Red Wings of the 2020-21 Season
COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 27: Gavin Bayreuther #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Richard Panik #24 of the Detroit Red Wings chase after the puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena on April 27, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) The 3 Most Improved Red Wings of the 2020-21 Season
Detroit Red Wings’ Danny DeKeyser is a 2021 Masterton nominee. Here’s why – Freep The veteran defenseman overcame the challenges of back surgery to appear in 47 games, and scored goals in back-to-back games the final weekend. DeKeyser’s resilience in the face of a career-threatening injury earned him the distinction of being the Detroit chapter
Although Detroit was not a good team this year, they certainly improved from the 2019-20 squad. The Red Wings finished with 48 points this year, nine more than the previous – with 15 less games. Although there were certainly some low points (The blowout losses to Nashville and Chicago), the team showed resilience, as young
Steve Yzerman could reveal Jeff Blashill’s coaching future with Detroit Red Wings Monday – Freep He is well regarded within the organization, recognized for doing a good job despite rosters that have lacked star power and that, especially the past two seasons, have been decimated by injuries. There’s never been chaos in the locker room,
Any Detroit Red Wings outlet–whether traditional media, blog, or podcast, trumpeted the same message: Steve Yzerman has a ton of options this offseason to improve the Red Wings. Whether it’s buyouts, weaponizing the Cap, acquiring more picks or grabbing more talent via free agency and the draft, changes are coming. For the first time in three
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser on Monday was recognized for his dogged determination to return from a crippling back injury. DeKeyser did not dress for an NHL game for nearly 15 months while the 31-year-old, nine-year veteran rehabilitated from back surgery. When he finally returned to the lineup this season, DeKeyser seemed to be
One of the low points of the 2020-21 NHL season for Thomas Greiss had to come when the Detroit Red Wings goalie was pulled after yielding three goals in just 4 minutes 54 seconds against the Tampa Bay Lightning. “We left (Greiss) out to dry there,” Red Wings forward Luke Glendening admitted to nhl.com after
Adam Erne, Michael Rasmussen among players who took steps forward for Red Wings – Detroit News “From a year ago, and you include the summer as part of it, he’s clearly a better skater, clearly playing with more confidence and clearly a better defensive player,” Blashill said. “He’s come one of the furthest in terms
[From the Griffins] HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – Tyler Spezia and Turner Elson scored goals 1:02 apart late in the second period on Saturday to break open a 1-1 game and send the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves at the Triphahn Center Ice Arena. The Griffins defeated the Central Division
The Detroit Red Wings 5-4 loss to Columbus only muddled things a bit more as the Red Wings enter their third offseason with Steve Yzerman running the show. The third one may in fact be the charm that sees a pivot for the beginning of the end of the rebuild’s dog days. With the Red
The final game of the season. To some, it’s music to their ears, to others, it’s a sad milestone that means no more Red Wings hockey. Expectations have always been low, given how banged up the team is, and how bad the Blue Jackets have been. Somehow, both teams, who are fighting in the basement,
May 8, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (left) celebrates with teammate center Michael Rasmussen (27) after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Notebook: Blue Jackets Loom for Final Seventh-Place Battle by Jeff Hawkins