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There aren’t many draft day interviews that are so memorable that people bring them up five years after the fact. In Filip Zadina’s case, however, it seems like most people know exactly what he said after the Detroit Red Wings made him the sixth pick of the 2018 draft. “I was telling my agent, if

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is a lot of talk, and perhaps some misinformation floating out there in regards to Alex DeBrincat and where the Ottawa Senators are at in terms of a trade. What has he demanded, where are things at, and who is interested? Meanwhile, Vladimir Tarasenko appears close to making a

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are believed to be the frontrunners for the services of Ryan Reaves. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be big players. The Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators are up to something and the New York Rangers are expected to sign goaltender Jonathan Quick when

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to a 1-year deal paying him $4.125 million per season. It wasn’t that long ago that Gostisbehere was considered one of the best defensive prospects in the NHL. In his rookie season back in 2015-16, he posted 17 goals and 46 points, while finishing second in

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Justin Holl to a three-year contract paying $3.4 million per season. In many ways, Justin Holl has been through it all throughout his hockey career. After being drafted in the second round back in 2010 by the Chicago Blackhawks, he went on to play four seasons at the

Midway through the 2022-23 season, it was hard to envision Alex Lyon getting a lot of interest in the free-agent market. Now, the former University of Yale goalie finds himself cashing in six months later. Lyons agreed to a two-year, $1.8 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings. It was a whirlwind second half of

The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have come to terms with forward Klim Kostin on a two-year contract worth $2 million per season. Kostin was acquired by the Red Wings in a deal sending both Kostin and Kailer Yamamoto, who was bought out on Friday, in exchange for future considerations. Since being selected in

The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2023 NHL Draft with 10 picks, including five through the first two rounds. There was much chatter heading into the draft about how Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman would use those picks. Would the Red Wings use one or more of their early picks to add talent to

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tyler Bertuzzi will be testing free agency. Meanwhile, is William Nylander asking for more than the Toronto Maple Leafs are willing to pay? Did the Detroit Red Wings want Klim Kostin and take Kailer Yamamoto to get him? Finally, the Winnipeg Jets are planning to buy out Blake Wheeler’s contract.

One day after the Edmonton Oilers executed a trade with the Detroit Red Wings to send Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin over in exchange for future considerations, Detroit bought Yamamoto out of the final year of his contract. That contract had one year remaining at a $3.1 million annual average value, and he would have

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 and Matthew Zator are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and

Now that the 2023 NHL Draft is over, Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings will turn their focus to free agency. And while this year’s free agent class is relatively weak compared to prior years, there are players out there who can address Detroit’s organizational needs. Yzerman already added Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin

The Detroit Red Wings have added two forwards to their roster, acquiring Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin from the Edmonton Oilers. In exchange, the Oilers are receiving future considerations. UPDATE: The #RedWings today have acquired F Klim Kostin and F Kailer Yamamoto form the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for future considerations. pic.twitter.com/qiNleqsASi — Detroit Red

Day 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft is in the books for the Detroit Red Wings. The franchise walked away with two highly talented prospects: Related: 8 Red Wings Trade Targets for the 2023 NHL Draft Now the focus turns to Day 2, where the Red Wings are scheduled to pick eight times, including three

With the 9th pick of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have selected Nate Danielson from the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL) About Nate Danielson Nate Danielson is arguably one of the most complete centermen in this draft class. While he might be a safe pick at the

With the 17th pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have selected Axel Sandin Pellikka from Skellefteå AIK J20 of the J20 Nationell About Axel Sandin Pellikka One of the best puck-moving defencemen available in this year’s draft, Axel Sandin Pellikka has first-unit power-play quarterback written all over him. He can

Last summer, the Detroit Red Wings traded their third-round pick to the St. Louis Blues for goaltender Ville Husso. This year, they could once again deal one of their many draft picks for a roster player. In particular, Detroit’s three second-round picks could be nice trade chips. Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman. (Photo by

It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings need to bolster their defense and the solution may be found in the 2023 NHL Draft. Axel Sandin Pellikka, a right-shot defenseman hailing from Sweden, is a standout candidate for one of the Red Wings’ first-round picks. He rose from being a late first-round pick or even

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks made a big trade on Monday, acquiring Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno. On Tuesday, the team signed one of those players to an extension. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens have tried to get back into the running for Pierre-Luc Dubois but a trade isn’t likely based on information

What will the Detroit Red Wings do at the 2023 NHL Draft? No one knows for sure – the draft can play out in an infinite amount of ways. That said, I do have a few predictions. I don’t have the Time Stone to view all possible outcomes à la Doctor Strange in Avengers: Infinity