In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Boston Bruins be interested in an experienced forward from the New Jersey Devils? Meanwhile, could there be a fit between the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins? There might be a better option for the Winnipeg Jets than Mattias Ekholm or David Savard, and the Edmonton Oilers and
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Detroit — The NHL trade deadline is in two weeks, April 12, and Red Wings fans can’t wait. It used to be the Wings, as contenders, would add onto powerful rosters in hopes of winning the Stanley Cup. Now, it’s all about the future, rebuilding, and hoarding draft picks. The Wings have had moments in the last
Whatever traction was gained by playing the Carolina Hurricanes tough is now gone. Losing two games to the Detroit Red Wings the way the Columbus Blue Jackets did will do that. After a 3-1 loss on Saturday and a 4-1 loss on Sunday, the Blue Jackets had the worst-case scenario play out in front of
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated almost every aspect of American life for the last 12 months. And the sports scene around these parts has been no different. The Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, along with Michigan and Michigan State, have all changed how they work, travel and operate on a
Detroit — The Red Wings knew Thursday’s 7-1 loss in Nashville was not acceptable on any level. No area of the game was good enough, but even more disheartening, the competitiveness of the team was questionable. So the Wings returned home, and they arrived at practice Friday with renewed energy. The way the Wings responded against Columbus, with
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a decision on their goaltenders even though Frederik Andersen’s injury situation remains murky. The Vancouver Canucks will likely not be trading one of their defensemen before the trade deadline and the Edmonton Oilers got some injury news that could affect a call-up this season.
A couple former first-round picks helped the Detroit Red Wings feel much better about themselves. Their Sunday matinee against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena was buffered by two empty-net goals that gave the Wings a well-earned 4-1 victory, their second in a row. “It was our most complete effort from start to finish
Detroit — For these past two days it’s been difficult to distinguish which team was chasing a playoff berth and the one in last place. The Red Wings are the team in the Central Division cellar but didn’t look like it against Columbus, which looked lethargic. And the Wings took advantage both days, Sunday completing
There is a lot going on in the world of hockey right now. The trade deadline is rapidly approaching in the NHL. The AHL season is in full-swing. The NCAA tournament is winding down, and the CHL is mostly up and running. Naturally, the Detroit Red Wings have a lot going on within their organization
NHL coaches like Jeff Blashill of the Detroit Red Wings could always use a hockey player like Mark Kirton. For six straight games from Oct. 22-Nov. 1, 1981, Kirton’s high-energy, checking line with Paul Woods and Brad “Motor City” Smith either scored or assisted on the Red Wings’ first goal of the game during a 3-2-1 stretch. “He (Kirton) was a
March 28 is a significant date in National Hockey League history, with some of the biggest names and greatest players to ever take the ice having historical moments. Between some of the top goal-scorers and the best netminders hitting major milestones, this date belongs in the Hall of Fame. Wayne Gretzky Sets the All-Time Mark
The Detroit Red Wings need an influx of young talent before they can approach this time of year with the anticipation of a playoff run. They’ll be sellers at the trade deadline yet again this spring, with the likes of Bobby Ryan, Luke Glendening and Marc Staal among the names who’ll draw interest as April 12
Detroit — This was a different looking Red Wings team Saturday afternoon and, ultimately, a better one. Particularly better than the past seven days, as the Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1, ending a three-game losing streak. Particularly after Thursday’s ugly loss in Nashville, the Wings were intent on out-working, then outplaying the Blue
Detroit — NHL teams are carrying three goalies this season because of the pandemic, and it’s not an easy position. You rarely play, you do practice a lot, and staying sharp isn’t easy. Calvin Pickard has been in that role most of this season for the Red Wings, and Saturday he was rewarded for his
Detroit — This was a different looking Red Wings team Saturday afternoon and, ultimately, a better one. Particularly better than the past seven days, as the Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1, ending a three-game losing streak. Particularly after Thursday’s ugly loss in Nashville, the Wings were intent on out-working, then outplaying the Blue
Dana Gauruder | Special to Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings discovered some offense in an early burst and snapped a three-game losing streak. Adam Erne and Robby Fabbri scored 29 seconds apart in the opening period and the Wings hung on for a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena
One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. A legendary run began in Vancouver after a suspension is handed down and the day has been full of NHL and franchise firsts. It is time for our daily trip back through the
Swedish forward Albin Grewe made his American Hockey League debut in the Grand Rapids Griffins’ 5-2 victory over the Iowa Wild on Friday at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Grewe, a third-round draft pick in 2019 who signed an amateur contract this week, was scoreless for the Griffins, who won for the fourth
Former Detroit Red Wing Todd Bertuzzi’s blood-alcohol content registered at .25, more than three times Michigan’s legal limit, following his arrest for suspected driving under the influence in Auburn Hills last month. Bertuzzi was arrested around midnight Feb. 26, near Joslyn and Brown roads, after police received a witness report of a 2020 black Lincoln Navigator
Detroit — Given what transpired Thursday in Nashville, it was no surprise what followed for the Red Wings on Friday. Following a 7-1 thumping at the hands of the Predators, the team was back on the ice at Belfor Training Center in Little Caesars Arena, trying to find the fight. “It was arguably the hardest practice of