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Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit t Michael Rasmussen didn’t get much notice he was going into the Red Wings lineup Monday afternoon, but maybe that was a good thing. Rasmussen and Frans Nielsen entered the lineup replacing Robby Fabbri and Adam Erne, who were placed on the COVID-19 protocol list. Rasmussen, the Wings’ 2017 first-round

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Wings captain Dylan Larkin on fighting childhood friend Zach Werenski Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin talks about fighting childhood friend Zach Werenski, the play of Thomas Greiss and Bobby Ryan. The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings are creating an acceptable amount of offensive chances

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings were without forwards Robby Fabbri and Adam Erne for Monday’s game at Little Caesars Arena. Both were placed on the COVID-19 protocol list. Michael Rasmussen and Frans Nielsen entered the lineup against Columbus in their place, with Rasmussen earning an assist on one of Bobby

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings are creating an acceptable amount of offensive chances — but giving up some quality ones, too. And in these early days of this NHL season, it’s costing them a bit. The Red Wings allowed two quick third-period goals in a holiday matinee, allowing Columbus to escape

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — This was shades of these past several losing seasons for the Red Wings. The Red Wings lost, 3-2, to Columbus on Monday in a holiday matinee, in a eerily similar way to past seasons. Monday’s game was tied at 1 in the third period, the Wings very much

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Wings’ Robby Fabbri on Columbus game at noon Red Wings forward Robby Fabbri talks about today’s Blue Jackets’ game at noon, the switch to center, early success. The Detroit News Detroit — You don’t see very often, and especially on a weekday. But the Red

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — You don’t see very often, and especially on a weekday. But the Red Wings will play the uncommon noon puck drop when they face Columbus Monday at Little Caesars Arena. It’s a holiday, so there’s that, but it’s still so unusual to be playing that early. Athletes

The Detroit News Red Wings veteran goalie Jimmy Howard will announce his retirement from the NHL in the coming days, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported during “Hockey Night in Canada’s Saturday Headlines.” Howard, 36, spent his entire 14-year career in Detroit and was coming off his worst statistical season heading into free agency as an unrestricted free agent. In

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Wings captain Dylan Larkin: “They looked tired out there” Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin talks about the Hurricanes “looked tired out there” during Detroit’s 4-2 victory at Little Caesars Arena. The Detroit News Detroit — It’s been well over a year but the Detroit Red

Detroit — It’s been well over a year but the Detroit Red Wings finally have a victory. Robby Fabbri, who just missed scoring a goal moments before, broke a tie at 17 minutes, 18 seconds of the third period Saturday night, leading the Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Filip Zadina fed Fabbri

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit – A day after Bobby Ryan returned to practice, the Red Wings welcomed back another teammate. Darren Helm, who hasn’t been around due to NHL COVID protocols, took part in Saturday’s morning skate. Helm took part in one practice on Jan. 1 and hasn’t been on the ice

Mark Falkner   | The Detroit News Three-time Stanley Cup champion Brendan Shanahan is drawing on his experience during nine years with the Detroit Red Wings to handle criticism about the unconventional ways he’s trying to end the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 53-year championship drought. As president of the Maple Leafs for the past six years, Shanahan and

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Wings’ Bobby Ryan: “Excitement at an all-time high” Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan talks about preparing for his debut against the Hurricanes on Saturday. The Detroit News Detroit — One thing, for sure, forward Bobby Ryan noticed while watching Thursday’s Red Wings’ game above ice level.

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — One thing, for sure, forward Bobby Ryan noticed while watching Thursday’s Red Wings’ game above ice level. It sure is easier from up there. “When I drove home last night I was thinking about that,” said Ryan after Friday’s practice. Ryan missed the game due to an undisclosed

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Wings captain Dylan Larkin on 3-0 loss vs. Hurricanes Wings captain Dylan Larkin talks about Thursday’s 3-0 loss against the Hurricanes in the season opener. The Detroit News Detroit –  A mere 310 days later, things haven’t changed much for the Red Wings. It was

John Niyo   | The Detroit News They knew this would feel awkward from the start. “I mean, it’s been 11 months,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday morning, hours before his team finally had a chance to play a real hockey game again. “By this point, it’s close to 11, right? Maybe ten. Whatever

John Niyo   | The Detroit News They knew this would feel awkward from the start. “I mean, it’s been 11 months,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday morning, hours before his team finally had a chance to play a real hockey game again. “By this point, it’s close to 11, right? Maybe ten. Whatever

The Detroit News Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan talks about the team’s new captain Dylan Larkin, three key players to watch and ex-Red Wing Tim Taylor talks about Steve Yzerman’s captaincy. Here’s the highlights from episode 43 of OctoPulse: ►1:45: Steve Yzerman on naming Dylan Larkin captain ►4:30: Larkin on growing up a Red Wings fan

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — It’s become the norm in sports since the pandemic arrived, to the point where seeing no fans in stadiums and arenas begins to look normal. But for the Red Wings, who haven’t played in 10 months, Thursday’s regular-season opener at Little Caesars Arena will be a new experience.

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Dylan Larkin on being named the Red Wings’ 37th captain Dylan Larkin on being named the Red Wings’ 37th captain in franchise history. The Detroit News The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday named center Dylan Larkin the 37th captain in the franchise’s history. Larkin, 24,