Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series breaking down the Detroit Red Wings at each position group. Today: Forwards. Detroit — Nowhere in the Red Wings’ lineup does the improved depth show more than among the forwards. General manager Steve Yzerman was intent during free agency on deepening the talent level among the top two or
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Though most of his recognition around the league came as a result of being the recipient of Trevor Zegras’ highlight-reel assist, Sonny Milano had a reasonably solid 2021-22 season with the Anaheim Ducks. The 2014 first-round selection seemed to finally break through at the NHL level, recording 14 goals and 34 points in 66 outings.
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series breaking down the Detroit Red Wings at each position group. Today: Defensemen. Detroit — It was one of general manager Steve Yzerman’s intentions to give the defense a new look. As the hockey world has veered into August, there’s no question the Red Wings’ blue line
Plymouth — At long last, it’s time for the IIHF World Junior Championship. Several Detroit Red Wings and University of Michigan prospects will be wearing the red, white and blue, as Team USA on Monday announced its preliminary roster for the 2022 event, which is set to be held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada from Aug. 9-20. Wings prospects Shai Buium
Steve Yzerman’s former right-hand man, Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, pulled off quite the coup two weeks into free agency, signing defenseman John Klingberg to a one-year, $7 million deal. That prompted a reader, Bob H., to ask why the Detroit Red Wings didn’t make a play for the top defender on the market: “Just
When Detroit Red Wings general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman was asked to assess the moves he made in free agency, he described forward Dominik Kubalik as a “pleasant surprise.” Perhaps the GM anticipated Kubalik would be retained by his previous team, the Chicago Blackhawks. Perhaps Yzerman figured there would be more competition for the 26-year-old
Mick McCabe | Special to Detroit Free Press For Andrew Copp, his first potential roadblock in his sporting life came in soccer. “I had a soccer coach tell me I should quit hockey and concentrate on soccer,” Copp recalled. “Not that I should, but I had to if I wanted to play on his team.” At
As salary cap restrictions are loosened and teams find themselves armed with a bevy of cap space at their disposal, the NHL offseason – beginning with the annual Entry Draft – is often the most exciting time on the league calendar. The 2022 edition did not disappoint, with a meagre $1 million cap increase for
Greg Beacham | Associated Press Anaheim, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks signed John Klingberg to a one-year, $7 million contract on Friday, landing the top defenseman on the NHL free agent market. The offensive-minded Swede is leaving Dallas, where he had spent his entire NHL career while racking up 71 goals and 303 assists in
Olli Määttä showed great promise as a teenager: He was a first-round draft pick in 2012 at 17, and was named to the Finland’s roster for the 2014 Winter Olympics at 19. Now he’s in the prime of his career, age-wise, and eyeing the Detroit Red Wings as an opportunity to turn a one-year, $2.25
Mount Rushmore: To most, it is a monument located in the western part of South Dakota. Recently, that term has become shorthand for the top four in any given subject, and thus, a means of debate. From sports to hip hop — and even movie theater snacks — everything under the sun is subject to a
The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the most active teams in free agency this year, signing eight new deals within the first two days of free agency alone. This has left the team with more depth than fans have seen in years, which should make for some stiff competition for roster spots come
Stepping away from the trophy ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Classic’s Area 313 Celebrity Scramble on Tuesday, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was all smiles. The Waterford native paired up with Will Zalatoris, the 2022 PGA Championship and U.S. Open runner-up, and Mariah Stackhouse, a six-year LPGA Tour pro. The group didn’t win — that honor went to
The term “rebuild” in sports carries a ton of negative connotations. It’s a word that goes hand-in-hand with losing and cheering for positioning in the draft rather than the playoffs. However, the unquestionably biggest positive thing to come from rebuilds are the young players that filter into the lineup over time. For a team that
Stepping away from the trophy ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Classic’s Area 313 Celebrity Scramble on Tuesday, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was all smiles. The Waterford native paired up with Will Zalatoris, the 2022 PGA Championship and U.S. Open runner-up, and Mariah Stackhouse, a six-year LPGA Tour pro. The group didn’t win — that honor went to
Welcome back to the Rebuild Role Models series, where we analyze a recent or ongoing rebuild to see if we can learn a bit about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to rebuilding an NHL franchise. Some teams provide good lessons and examples that should be followed, while others can be examples of
Newly acquired Red Wings defenseman Mark Pysyk has “recently underwent successful surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon,” the team announced in a statement Monday. The timeline for his recovery is anticipated to be 4-6 months. Pysyk signed with the Wings on a one-year deal worth $850,000 this month in a move that appeared to give the
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Sunrise, Fla. — The easiest thing for the Florida Panthers this summer would have been to maintain the status quo, especially after posting the NHL’s best record. The Panthers went a different way. Matthew Tkachuk was introduced Monday as the team’s newest addition, three days after the Panthers and Calgary
Newly acquired Red Wings defenseman Mark Pysyk has “recently underwent successful surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon,” the team announced in a statement Monday. The timeline for his recovery is anticipated to be 4-6 months. Pysyk signed with the Wings on a one-year deal worth $850,000 this month in a move that appeared to give the
The Detroit Red Wings haven’t even begun training camp and already two defensemen will start the season on the injured list. On the same day the Wings announced they signed Robert Hägg, they announced Mark Pysyk, signed in mid-July, has undergone surgery to repair an Achilles tendon, with an expected recovery in the 4-6 month range. Jake