Detroit — The Red Wings feel good about where they are picking in the NHL Entry Draft. They’ll pick sixth in the first round — and again at No. 22, thanks to the Anthony Mantha trade to Washington — when the draft takes place virtually July 23-24. The Wings have had practice picking sixth, as this will be
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In last year’s draft, the Detroit Red Wings ran it back to 2008 and introduced Hockeytown to a bunch of Swedish players. Their top pick (fourth overall) was winger Lucas Raymond, pick 32 was defenseman William Wallinder and pick 51 was forward Theodor Niederbach. Fast forward to today, and those three are some of the
When it comes to changing the flow of a hockey game, the presence of an agitator on the ice can make all the difference. When the chips are down, and the ice seems tilted the wrong way, an agitator can make plays that will take the opposition out of the game and focus on their
Detroit — The facts are there, all laid out, with Troy Stecher being an important component in Team Canada rallying at the men’s world championships and winning the tournament June 6 in overtime against Finland. The Red Wings’ defenseman was an alternate captain on Team Canada, played major minutes, and was a big piece of the leadership
In 2016, the Detroit Red Wings were a playoff team with a roster that was worth gambling a bit with the future to improve the present. It was that summer Pavel Datsyuk announced he was leaving with a year left on his contract, leaving then-general manager Ken Holland with a $7.5 million, salary-cap headache. Holland’s
Fans in Pittsburgh were given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also, on June 12, two of the greatest players in National Hockey League history were bestowed big honors. Let’s hop inside the THW time machine and take a trip back through the years and relive all the best memories.
Now that the Stanley Cup playoffs are down to the final four teams, the draft order for the first 27 spots has been finalized. The Wings sat steady in the June 2 draft lottery, getting the sixth pick. But they have a second first-round pick thanks to general manager Steve Yzerman’s trade-deadline deal with the Washington
Detroit — Anthony Mantha was back in Detroit on Thursday. In many ways, it felt like it always has. The hockey season over, Mantha was just returning from a trip to Florida, and was catching up with friends and teammates while preparing to head to his hometown of Montreal on Friday. But this summer is different.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships have often been considered a consolation postseason for non-playoff players. However, coming off a shortened season, the 2021 tournament had a different feel to it. With fewer NHL players available, there were more opportunities for young players to gain valuable experience at the International level and this experience
June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as some franchise-altering draft picks. This was also the date when the hockey world lost one of its greatest players. Hockey World Says Goodbye to a
Among Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman’s tasks over the coming month is the act of finalizing which players are worth protecting. The NHL’s 32nd team, the Seattle Kraken, will announce its selections from the expansion draft July 21. Rules are the same as when the Vegas Golden Knights joined the league in 2017,
Detroit — There’s a lesson here from Red Wings forward Adam Erne that any young athlete can take to heart. Heading into and out of training camp, Erne’s season didn’t appear to look rosy. Coach Jeff Blashill didn’t have Erne on the power play. Erne’s role in the lineup was limited. And to top it
Detroit — Those who watched the Red Wings religiously this season know it to be true. And it’s been the case for the last couple seasons, for sure. The Wings have trouble scoring goals. They ranked 30th (out of 31 teams) in the NHL this season, averaging a weak 2.23 goals per game, which was still
June 8 is mostly remembered for two things; plenty of Stanley Cup Final action and multiple coaching changes. Also, one of the most memorable Entry Drafts in National Hockey League history took place on this date. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to remember all the top moments this day has given us.
One of the hottest topics in Hockeytown right now is whether or not captain Dylan Larkin can be a suitable top line center moving forward. The fact of the matter is that he is the Red Wings’ top center, at least for now, because Detroit lacks centers that could push him out of that spot.
As much as the Detroit Red Wings re-signing Luke Glendening makes sense, there are stumbling blocks to consider. Glendening, 32, is poised to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He’s coming off a four-year, $7.2 million contract with a $1.8 million salary cap hit. Since the contract went into effect, Glendening has recorded 33
Detroit — Some athletes you just cannot picture in another uniform but the one they’ve worn their entire career. Luke Glendening, if not at that point yet, is pretty close. Really, can any Red Wings fan truly envision Glendening wearing another hockey sweater? Glendening has spent eight seasons with the Wings after signing out of Michigan
What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. This week Tony Wolak, Devin Little, Patrick Brown, and Kyle Knopp are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking
There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak extended while another was snapped. Plus, some of the best players in National Hockey League history got their calls to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Owen Davis | Special to Detroit Free Press Twenty-four years ago today, the decades-long wait ended for the Detroit Red Wings and their fans. On June 7, 1997, at Joe Louis Arena, the Wings completed their four-game sweep of the Flyers, 2-1, and kicked off the Hockeytown dynasty of four championships in 11 seasons. The Free Press’