Detroit Free Press

Derek Lalonde had one less thing to worry about Tuesday: His family was safely out of the Tampa area and the path of Hurricane Ian. While Lalonde has moved to Detroit as he embarks on his first year as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, his wife and children are still living in Tampa.

TRAVERSE CITY — As one player put it: There are going to be mistakes, but that’s what exhibition games are for. Dominik Kubalik’s observation resonates all the more with the Detroit Red Wings given the makeover they’ve undergone. They have a new goaltender, new defense pairings to sort out, and new line combinations to explore. New

TRAVERSE CITY — Jakub Vrana showed off that wicked shot of his, which is what the Detroit Red Wings have come to expect of him. Among the fresher revelations as training camp comes to a close is just how entertaining it will be to watch Elmer Soderblom try to earn a spot in the lineup.

TRAVERSE CITY — Newcomer Dominik Kubalik was among the Detroit Red Wings players who entertained during Sunday’s scrimmage that broke up the monotony of training camp. Kubalik’s Red squad bested the White squad, 4-2, before a sold-out , enthusiastic crowd at Centre Ice Arena, on the penultimate day before the Wings head to Detroit. Kubalik

TRAVERSE CITY — In a matter of days, the Detroit Red Wings will get their first look at how Simon Edvinsson handles himself against NHL opponents. Exhibition games don’t count in the standings but they do count as a valuable evaluation tool. The Wings have eight on the slate, most immediately Tuesday at Pittsburgh and

TRAVERSE CITY — Derek Lalonde had a couple compliments for Jakub Vrana that hint at the relative newcomer’s potential to impact the Detroit Red Wings. Though Vrana has been with the Wings for 18 months, he only squeezed in 11 games after arriving at the 2021 trade deadline, and missed the first 56 games last

TRAVERSE CITY — David Perron made an immediate, favorable impression on the first day of training camp. The veteran forward exuded energy, helping to feed the freshness that permeates the Detroit Red Wings after a makeover that extended to players at every position and the coaching staff. Perron, 34, is the oldest player on the

TRAVERSE CITY — Nicknames in hockey tend to revolve around a player’s proper name, but every now and then, a unique one comes along. Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin (called “Larks” by teammates) laughed Thursday after the first day of training camp when asked if he knew why new head coach Derek Lalonde goes

It finally happened. Steve Yzerman is talking about the Detroit Red Wings making the playoffs. OK, I sort of had to pester him about it during Wednesday’s news conference on the eve of training camp. But the Wings’ general manager did speak about the possibility — however remote — that his team might make the

TRAVERSE CITY — Derek Lalonde has spent so much time preparing for his first camp as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings that Thursday’s start can’t come fast enough. He described himself as “very excited” Wednesday, then admitted that “anxious is probably the better word for it. I probably went over our first couple

TRAVERSE CITY — The Detroit Red Wings are gathered for training camp for the fourth time under Steve Yzerman’s reign, with as much promise as they’ve had in ages. A new hope permeates every aspect, from players brought in to strengthen every position to a new coach determined to implement better team defense. Yzerman isn’t

TRAVERSE CITY — Canada’s pending decision to drop vaccine requirements for people entering the country would have a significant impact on the Detroit Red Wings. Tyler Bertuzzi made headlines last season as the only player on the team (and one of the few in the NHL) to decline to get vaccinated for COVID-19, calling it

There were only a few minutes left, the Detroit Red Wings had a comfortable lead, and the outcome of the game carried little weight. Still, the puck was headed towards his net, so Eemil Viro dropped to a knee and came through with the block. “I’m never going to complain about that,” goaltender Sebastian Cossa

Kent Johnson showed he can play center, Kirill Marchenko’s skill emerged, Jiricek and Mateychuk impressed and Jet Greaves earned more respect. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Another prospect tournament is in the books. The Blue Jackets returned from northern Michigan with a 2-1-0 record after stunning the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime Sunday and have shifted their focus to

After spending four years in Russian professional leagues, the 22-year old forward is now eager to help Columbus while chasing his NHL dream. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – It was a sweltering June day in Dallas when Kirill Marchenko heard his name announced at the 2018 NHL draft. He was a tall, lanky forward with the

Elmer Söderblom brings intrigue to match his size, which, at 6 foot 8 and 249 pounds, is really saying something. Three years after the Detroit Red Wings plucked him in from the sixth round of the 2019 draft (No. 159 overall), the 21-year-old Swedish forward is ready to showcase his skills stateside. He’s coming off

Goals by Kent Johnson, Kirill Marchenko highlight frustrating loss in second game for Columbus. TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN — Day two wasn’t nearly as fun for the Blue Jackets. After steamrolling the St. Louis Blues 7-1 to start the Traverse City NHL Prospect Tournament on Thursday, the Jackets stumbled Friday in a 5-2 loss at Centre Ice Arena to

The Detroit Red Wings will get a glimpse of how the next wave stacks up against comparable competition over the coming days. The annual prospects tournament runs through Monday in Traverse City, and features the Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs. The unbalanced schedule means there won’t be

Detroit Red Wings fans who enjoy Bally Sports Detroit’s Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond on local broadcasts are in for a tough 2022-23 season, as Turner Sports and ESPN announced their national NHL schedules on Wednesday. The Wings will have 11 of their 82 games this season telecast exclusively on either TNT, ESPN, ESPN+ or

The Detroit Red Wings put the finishing touches on their 2022-23 roster by re-signing forward Filip Zadina, a restricted free agent, to a three-year deal worth $5.475 million. Zadina, 22, was one of the early pillars of the Wings’ rebuild when he was drafted sixth overall in 2018. Many thought that night that Zadina would