Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired veteran defenseman Nick Leddy, who could serve both as a partner for Moritz Seider and a trade chip at next season’s deadline. But the deal may also cost the Wings a young defenseman in the expansion draft. In exchange for Leddy, the Wings sent forward Richard Panik and the No.

The last time the Detroit Red Wings were involved in an expansion draft, they lost a solid young forward who is still in the NHL. This time around, it’s likely to be a somewhat-experienced defenseman. Saturday is the due date for the Seattle expansion draft protection list, with the Kraken’s choices to be revealed Wednesday.

Former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Manny Legace drew tears and laughter as he remembered Matiss Kivlenieks, who passed away in a fireworks accident July 4 at Legace’s home in Novi. Legace, the goalie coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets, spoke Thursday at Kivlenieks’ memorial service in Upper Arlington, Ohio. “Michigan was his second home,” Legace

There’s a little more than a week to go before the first round of the 2021 NHL draft, which promises to be an especially interesting one. Star Michigan defenseman Owen Power is widely viewed as the obvious No. 1 pick, which belongs to the Buffalo Sabres, at least for now, for the second time in

Tuesday’s news out of Minnesota prompted a little trip down Detroit Red Wings memory lane. In the summer of 2012, the Wings were trying to ameliorate the retirement of Nicklas Lidstrom. Their top target was defenseman Ryan Suter. General manager Ken Holland, owner Mike Ilitch, coach Mike Babcock and executive advisor Chris Chelios met with Suter

Oakland County prosecutors are reviewing the report on the death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks, who died July 4 in a fireworks accident at the Novi home of former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Manny Legace. The police report was closed after a weeklong investigation revealed no wrongdoing. “We are not asking for any

This is the final installment of a five-part series evaluating the Detroit Red Wings‘ most recent NHL drafts leading up to the 2021 event, to be held virtually on July 23-24. Among the intriguing stories for the Detroit Red Wings this fall is how Lucas Raymond will look in his new home. Raymond was general manager Steve

As Kent Johnson adapted to a more physical style of play, he was able to still show the skill set that makes him such an intriguing hockey player. Johnson is among the top prospects in the 2021 NHL draft, the first round of which will be held virtually July 23. Detroit Red Wings general manager

The Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday addressed “the layers of terribleness” following the tragic death of goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks in a fireworks incident in Novi. Kivlenieks died Sunday night at the home of Manny Legace, the Blue Jackets goaltending coach and former Detroit Red Wings goalie. An autopsy concluded Kivlenieks suffered percussive injuries to his internal

The Detroit Red Wings have had great success mining Sweden for their draft picks, and could for a second straight year use their first selection on a player out of that Nordic hockey powerhouse. When asked during a video conference Tuesday afternoon which NHL players he admired, top 2021 draft prospect Simon Edvinsson, a defenseman,

Audio from 911 calls to Novi police paint a distressing picture of the fireworks incident Sunday night that led to death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks. Kivlenieks was at a home in Novi when he was struck by a misfired firework, according to three 911 calls obtained by the Free Press. “Fireworks misfire,” one caller said in

The pandemic made it tough for NHL teams to do as much scouting as usual, but the flip side is that maybe there’s a player available in later rounds that hasn’t had as many eyes on him as he may have in a normal year. The Detroit Red Wings’rebuild depends on drafting well, and, as

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night in a fireworks incident at a home in Novi. Novi Police Lt. Jason Meier said the cause of death was a percussive injury to his internal organs as a result of a fireworks explosion, according to an autopsy performed Monday. Kivlenieks, a Latvia native, was 24. “There appears to be some

This is the fourth of a five-part series evaluating the most recent NHL drafts leading up to the 2021 event July 23-24. Steve Yzerman made his first imprint on the Detroit Red Wings rebuild in 2019, helming their draft table two months after being named general manager. The Wings finished with the fourth-worst record that

In three weeks, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman will be drafting the teenager he deems best able to boost the franchise’s rebuild. The first round of the draft is scheduled to be held virtually on July 23. The Wings hold the sixth pick, for the second time in three drafts under Yzerman. Michigan

Alex Tanguay’s challenge is to work among former foes and make the Detroit Red Wings a more competitive team. His past as a forward for the Colorado Avalanche during the latter part of the storied rivalry delighted one new coworker so much he called Tanguay earlier this week to congratulate him on his new job

The Detroit Red Wings have hired a familiar face to help them behind their bench: Former Colorado Avalanche forward Alex Tanguay. Tanguay, 41, is expected to handle the forwards and the power play, replacing Dan Bylsma, whose contract was not renewed after the 2020-21 season. Tanguay has spent the last two years as an assistant

Whether the Detroit Red Wings’ 2021-22 schedule will include a break for the Winter Olympics remains uncertain. But it will include helmet advertisements. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday evening that “we have real concerns about whether it’s sensible for us to participate,” for the league to break for the Beijing Games — and with the

This is the third of a five-part series examining recent Detroit Red Wings drafts, leading up to the 2021 virtual event, scheduled for July 23-24. The Red Wings look like they’re going to get a boost from their 2018 NHL draft class over the coming seasons. There was a great deal of excitement for the Wings

Detroit’s “Big Four” professional sports teams — the Lions, Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers – have combined to win 22 championships over the past 120 years. And though it’s hard to believe, considering the city’s recent playoff drought — the last postseason victory by any of the four, a 2-0 win by the Wings over the