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Jalen Smereck, the Detroit native subjected to racist taunts in a Ukrainian Hockey League game last month, will continue his career with a new club in Europe. Smereck, 24, signed a one-year deal with the Bietigheim Steelers of the DEL, Germany’s top-tier pro league. German DEL club Bietigheim @scbb_steelers have signed Jalen Smereck who decided to

It’s no wonder Al Montoya returned to the University of Michigan during COVID-19 to finish his undergraduate sociology degree. The former goaltender, who backstopped the Wolverines to a Frozen Four appearance in 2003 and the first Cuban-American to play in the NHL in 2009, learned the importance of education from his grandparents and mother, who

Detroit — The last several seasons haven’t been easy for Dylan Larkin. The tremendous emotion of playing for your hometown team, being named captain of the Red Wings, and settling on a path to being one of the top players in the NHL has been offset by losing. A lot of losing. Much more than the

Detroit — The Ilitches might be cutting the cord on the idea of starting their own Regional Sports Network. The Ilitch-owned Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have re-upped on a multi-year agreement with Bally Sports Detroit to continue broadcasting the team’s games, Olympia Entertainment confirmed Wednesday. “We are pleased, as momentum builds for the Tigers and Red

Detroit — Is it still too early to judge the Red Wings solely on stats and standings? Yeah, it is. But it’s time for a look, a leap, and perhaps a little luck. In year three of the Steve Yzerman-led rebuild, they’re taking a closer look at their young talent, and hoping for a leap. The

Detroit — Meet the 2021-22 Detroit Red Wings, with analysis from Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News. Goalies Alex Nedeljkovic ►Age: 25 ►Height: 6-0 ►Weight: 189 ►Stats: 15-5-3, 1.90 GAA, .932 SV% ►Analysis: Had an outstanding rookie season in Carolina, but Hurricanes were comfortable trading him away. Is Nedeljkovic the Wings’ goaltender of the future? Thomas

Detroit — Moritz Seider was thrilled to see his teammate, and current roommate, Lucas Raymond make the Red Wings’ opening-night roster. Seider offered Raymond a place to stay, with Raymond not having a permanent abode right now. “It’s great, he deserves it,” Seider said Wednesday. “I truly believe he’ll be an outstanding player for this team for

Sports fans and concertgoers will have refreshed dining options this fall as two new restaurants have been installed at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit. PointsBet Sports Bar will debut Thursday, just in time for the Detroit Red Wings game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Formerly where Sports & Social was, the full-service restaurant will

Associated Press |  The Detroit News Tampa, Fla. — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league has only four unvaccinated players as it opens up the 2021-22 season. Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi is one of those four players who have chosen not to get vaccinated. “Just personal choice, freedom of choice, and life choice,” Bertuzzi said

Detroit — When general manager Steve Yzerman called Lucas Raymond to meet on Monday, Raymond wasn’t sure what expect. Was Raymond getting sent to Grand Rapids? Was Raymond staying the NHL? But the fact it was good news — Raymond was staying with the Red Wings — was a dream come true for the 19-year-old. “I

Detroit — The NHL is back and it’s time to refresh ourselves with the best and worst teams, as well as the biggest stars to watch. Playing through a pandemic last season, a season cut short for that matter, was good for everyone but in some ways fell flat with no fans allowed in many rinks. But

Detroit — Lucas Raymond probably wasn’t expected to make the Red Wings’ out of his first training camp, but he did. The Red Wings made the decision official Monday, listing Raymond on their opening-night roster ahead of Thursday’s game against Tampa Bay. While Raymond, 19, the 2020 first-round draft pick, made the team, Joe Veleno was

Detroit — For now, veteran forward Bobby Ryan isn’t on the Red Wings’ roster. But it’s fair to wonder if that could change in the near future. The Wings released the popular Ryan from his professional tryout Monday morning while getting down to the 23-man opening night roster. Ryan had two goals and two assists in

Detroit — The Red Wings’ roster is beginning to take shape, with one big domino Monday possibly settling some things. Bobby Ryan, who was in camp on a  professional tryout, was released, likely creating a spot for rookie forward Lucas Raymond. Coach Jeff Blashill said the team will evaluate up until the 5 p.m. deadline to

Detroit — The NHL is back to normal. At least in terms of the divisional alignment, as last season’s realignment and playing only within your division has been erased (although some Canadian fans would love to have that North, all-Canadian division back). The NHL returns to its previous alignment, with one adjustment: Arizona moves into the Central Division, with

Detroit — The Red Wings need to have their opening-night roster turned into the NHL by 5 p.m. Monday If everyone were healthy and ready to play, the decisions might not be as difficult for general manager Steve Yzerman and his staff. But the Wings are slightly banged up right now, and that could affect how the lineup looks

The Red Wings didn’t end the exhibition season probably the way they wanted. The Wings ended the warm-up games Saturday with a 3-1 loss in Buffalo. Sam Gagner was the lone Wings’ goal scorer, as the Wings finished the exhibition season with a 4-4-0 record. Considering the regular season begins Thursday, it wasn’t a great way

Detroit — The Red Wings didn’t end the exhibition season probably the way they wanted. The Wings ended the warm-up games Saturday with a 3-1 loss in Buffalo. Sam Gagner was the lone Wings’ goal scorer, as the Wings finished the exhibition season with a 4-4-0 record. Considering the regular season  begins Thursday, it wasn’t

Detroit — Moritz Seider has yet to play in an NHL regular-season game —  but he’s headed to the Olympics. Team Germany announced Friday that Seider is part of their three-man provisional list ahead of the February 2022 Olympics in Beijing. Joining Seider were Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl and Seattle goaltender Phillip Grubauer. All three players will

Detroit — Moritz Seider has yet to play in an NHL regular-season game —  but he’s headed to the Olympics. Team Germany announced Friday that Seider is part of their three-man provisional list ahead of the February 2022 Olympics in Beijing. Joining Seider were Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl and Seattle goaltender Phillip Grubauer. All three players will