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It is only December, and most years, it’d be taboo to begin exploring the group of unrestricted free agents available next offseason. However, nothing in 2020 has been norma,l so I am going to hope that Detroit Red Wing fans allow me to look toward the group of upcoming defensemen that will reach UFA status

On December 4, 1968, Gordie Howe scored his 700th goal, becoming the 1st member of this very exclusive club. In honour of this achievement, we are re-running this tremendous tribute that former THW contributor Ross Bonander wrote and was originally published just after Mr. Howe passed away on June 10, 2016. Please enjoy a trip

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, what is going on in the NHL that not one free agent has been signed in over a month? Is there another wave of deals coming? In Pittsburgh, Jim Rutherford believes that in-season trades could be tricky. What is he concerned about? Is there a trade option that could solve

This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were a handful of firsts throughout the league, from first goals to first overtime wins. Some all-time greats racked up hat tricks while some others reached personal milestones and set new records. A Historic Date in Boston Just two days

This past October, Alex Cotton of the Lethbridge Hurricanes became a fifth-round pick for the second time in his young hockey career. The right-handed defender was taken 132nd overall by the Detroit Red Wings. With an abundance of 2020 draft selections, Cotton was the ninth of a total 12 Red Wing picks. Alex Cotton of

For those of you who like to look back at the early days of the National Hockey League, then Dec. 1 is your kind of date. In cornerstone cities like Boston and Toronto, some of the first stars of the game had big moments that laid the foundation for future success. Plus, there were plenty

How long until the Detroit Red Wings play another game? That’s still to be determined. But in the meantime, we have plenty of Red Wings news and rumors to keep you occupied. Red Wings Hit the Ice Earlier this week, several Red Wings players took part in an informal practice at Little Caesars Arena. Dylan

Watching the Detroit Red Wings last season was difficult, to say the least. Posting the worst record of the salary cap era, (17-49-5) their goaltending was partially to blame. Jimmy Howard had a career-worst season (2-23-2), while Jonathan Bernier was left to pick up the pieces. The Red Wings have a few goalie prospects in

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, could the Winnipeg Jets be eyeing the new Seattle Kraken franchise as a trade destination for Patrik Laine? What are the Chicago Blackhawks going to do with their surplus of players? In Detroit, the coach believes they might be thin in one area. Will they add? Finally, a few NHL

A year ago, the Detroit Red Wings had several names in the running for “worst contract” on the team. That’s not the case anymore. Steve Yzerman has quickly revamped Detroit’s roster, buying out Justin Abdelkader and opting not to re-sign Jonathan Ericsson, Jimmy Howard, or Trevor Daley. Now, only Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha are

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, Ian McNaughton, Patrick Brown, Peter Ploshehanski, and Ryan Guenter are the muckers who

Joe Hicketts faces another year of uncertainty heading into the 2020-21 season. The Kamloops, British Columbia native becomes a restricted free agent after next season. Given the ubiquitous uncertainty surrounding, well everything, I wonder aloud what the future holds for Hicketts and the Detroit Red Wings? Before looking ahead, it might be useful to look

As of November 26, 2020, the NHL is still aiming for January 1, 2021, as the opening night for the 2020-21 season. While that date seems more unlikely with every passing moment, it’s important to keep in mind that hockey will be back at some point. That includes the Detroit Red Wings, who have not

The fine province of Saskatchewan supplied some of the greatest Detroit Red Wings players of all time — Sid Abel, Metro Prystai, Darren Veitch and Brad McCrimmon just to name a few. The province also produced one of the most rugged but beloved Red Wings in Joe Kocur. Kocur was born and raised in the

There’s no disputing the rich history of talent that has played for the Detroit Red Wings. The team boasts 58 players in the Hall of Fame, and the inclusion of others is frequently debated, so it’s sometimes easy to forget some of the players who helped along the way without stealing the show. Role players

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is more talk about which Tampa Bay Lightning player might be moved to create cap space. In Anaheim, could the Ducks shift gears and go rebuild instead of being struggling contender? Are the Philadelphia Flyers still trying to move defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere? What are the Detroit Red Wings planning

One of the greatest legends of the National Hockey League had a hat trick of milestones on this date. Also, there are some fond memories in Boston while both coaches and players alike reached some major personal milestones. There was even a record set for playing for most teams in one career. Mr. Hockey Rules

It might be overlooked in most seasons as the Detroit Red Wings are usually in full swing at this time of year, however, yesterday marked an important anniversary. The first NHL game in Detroit took place on Nov. 22, 1927, against the Ottawa Senators and was held at the freshly-minted Olympia Stadium which remained the

With 12 selections in hand for the 2020 NHL Draft, it quickly became evident that the Detroit Red Wings were focused on skill. Personally, that became crystal clear when Detroit made the fourth selection (55th overall) – Cross Hanas, from the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Cross Hanas of the Portland Winterhawks

If it wasn’t for one of the events on Nov. 26, there wouldn’t even be a National Hockey League to write a daily history column about. In addition to this, some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates made headlines on this date. Some hit personal milestones, some began incredible