Gemel Smith is headed back to the two-time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Red Wings’ 27-year-old center was claimed on waivers by Tampa Bay on Saturday, one month after Detroit claimed Smith on waivers from the Lightning on Jan. 19. Smith, who had one assist and was minus-2 in three games with the
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Gemel Smith should have booked a return ticket: He came to the Detroit Red Wings from the same team that claimed him when the Wings waived him. The Wings exposed Smith Friday because a couple injured players are expected to be available when their schedule resumes Wednesday, and that created a roster crunch. Smith, claimed Jan.
Detroit – There’s another aspect of the Red Wings’ improvement that is noticeable, and has been quite important recently The Red Wings, especially recently, have avoided those long, disastrous losing streaks that can severely dent a team’s chance of making the playoffs. The last four times the Wings have lost a game? They’ve won a game
The daily “NHL Recap” column is your go-to for the top quotes from every game in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this edition of NHL Recap, these are the top quotes from players and coaches following all games played on
Detroit — After the game goaltender Thomas Greiss had last weekend against Philadelphia, coach Jeff Blashill wanted to get Greiss back in net fairly soon. Thursday was a good spot to do it, against a New York Rangers team Greiss has had success against in the past, and Greiss still sharp from having played. It worked
One month after they claimed him, the Detroit Red Wings placed Gemel Smith on waivers. “It gives us flexibility,” coach Jeff Blashill said Friday afternoon. Smith, 27, had one assist and was minus-2 in three appearances. If he goes unclaimed by 2 p.m. Saturday, the Wings can assign Smith to the minors. The Wings (23-22-6)
NEW YORK — Thomas Greiss smiled as he sat down. “I made it,” he said, having found the energy to walk to the postgame interview room at Madison Square Garden following a masterful performance that edged the Detroit Red Wings (23-22-6) closer to a wild-card playoff spot. Greiss made 37 saves through overtime and then dealt with six
NEW YORK — Marc Staal got a little nostalgic as he returned to the historic venue he called home for 13 seasons, even as he’s enjoying his time with the Detroit Red Wings. Staal played 892 games in a New York Rangers uniform before a September 2020 trade to Detroit, where general manager Steve Yzerman
New York, N.Y. — Thomas Greiss has been a thorn in the New York Rangers’ side throughout his career, and Thursday proved to be once more. Greiss stopped 37 shots as the Red Wings went into Madison Square Garden and earned a 3-2 shootout victory, with Greiss being a key reason why. “I like playing here, it’s
Show Caption Hide Caption Blashill: Detroit Red Wings’ Marc Staal ‘a hell of a defenseman’ Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill and defenseman Marc Staal, Feb. 17, 2022. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press NEW YORK — Thomas Greiss delivered a standout performance as the Detroit Red Wings made their first appearance at Madison Square
New York, N.Y. — Sure enough, it felt different Thursday for defenseman Marc Staal returning to Madison Square Garden. Staal played 13 seasons for the New York Rangers before being traded to the Red Wings ahead of the 2020-21 season. Because of the pandemic, and the resulting scheduling differences, Thursday was Staal’s first trip back to New
NEW YORK — The Detroit Red Wings anticipate a “massive boost” to their lineup within the next couple weeks. Top-line forward Jakub Vrana, who hasn’t played since last season, has taken the next step in his comeback from shoulder surgery. “He’s getting closer,” coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday. “We’re in a spot where we’ll start
The first NHL game Lucas Raymond attended was at Madison Square Garden in New York. It was a cool experience, but not nearly as cool as the one that awaits at the historic venue Thursday. The Detroit Red Wings take on the New York Rangers there in a match that pits two of the top picks
Detroit — Funny how NHL Entry Drafts work. In 2020, every team was angling and hoping to get that first pick overall and select forward Alexis Lafreniere, a much-hyped junior out of Quebec. The Wings had the worst record, by far, before COVID-19 arrived on the scene and prematurely ended the regular season. Though having the
Welcome back to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel
The Detroit Red Wings look to make up for lost opportunities in New York after failing to edge closer to a playoff spot in Minnesota. Captain Dylan Larkin sounded as disappointed as he looked after Monday’s loss, when the Wings squandered four power plays before pulling within a goal. Their desperation led them to gamble on
Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is the latest member of the NHL’s 500-goal club. Crosby reached the mark with a power-play goal in the first period of Tuesday night’s game against Philadelphia. Crosby is the 46th player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal plateau and the 18th to do it with one franchise.
On the latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner the Buffalo Sabres put up some big numbers on Super Bowl Sunday, while Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to roll. The Edmonton Oilers win in dominating fashion over the San Jose Sharks with a milestone shutout by their goaltender. We wrap up with
Associated Press Seattle — The Seattle Kraken say they will make NHL history during Thursday night’s game against Winnipeg when play-by-play announcer and Detroit native Everett Fitzhugh along with analyst JT Brown team up to form the first all-Black television broadcast crew to call an NHL game. Fitzhugh and Brown will appear on ROOT Sports Northwest. Fitzhugh
Detroit — Again, there are lessons to be learned to bridge the gap the Red Wings are encountering between a team on the rise and one that is a bona fide playoff team. Monday’s 7-4 loss in Minnesota, a Wild team that is firmly in the playoff chase and could be a contender to win the