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It’s crunch time for the Detroit Red Wings. And with the 2023 NHL Draft around the corner, there’s time for one last mock draft before the real deal. This time, we’re covering all seven rounds and considering trade opportunities. To do this, we’ll use Draft Prospects Hockey’s mock draft simulator. Let’s get started! 9. C

In Steve Yzerman’s pre-draft media availability earlier this week, he noted that the Detroit Red Wings are still looking to add more goaltenders to their prospect pool. The last goalie that was drafted by Detroit was Sebastian Cossa back in the 2021 NHL Draft at 15th overall, and the front office is looking to add

The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings find themselves in a similar place after narrowly missing out on a playoff berth last season. As the offseason unfolds, both franchises are eager to improve their rosters and bridge the gap to playoff contention. The Senators showed flashes of improvement last season, with general manager (GM) Pierre

Let’s face it: the Detroit Red Wings need players that can put the puck in the back of the net. They have plenty of players that have a solid-to-strong two-way game, and they have several players that are proficient as playmakers in the offensive zone. What they lack is players that finish plays, players can

It won’t be long until the Detroit Red Wings are in Nashville for the 2023 NHL Draft. In the meantime, the NHL hot stove is heating up.  In this week’s edition of the Red Wings News & Rumors column, we’ll cover trade rumors, draft talk, and more. Red Wings Linked to Travis Konecny On Wednesday,

The Hockey Hall of Fame stands as a testament to the greatest individuals who have each left an indelible mark on the hockey world. Eligible since 2005, on Wednesday afternoon, Mike Vernon had finally been recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2023. Inducted alongside Vernon and joining

When asked about the possibility of trading for a top-of-the-lineup player, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman offered a glimpse into his decision-making process. “We weigh, ‘Is it a young player? Does he fit into the timeline for us? What’s the cost to acquire him? And then what’s the cost to sign him?’” Alex

The Detroit Red Wings need help on defense, especially the right side. Moritz Seider has cemented himself as a top-pairing defender who can be the number one guy going forward, so long as he isn’t paired with Ben Chiarot. That’s a huge boon for the franchise, as finding a true number one defender is a

Last week, I wrote the first two pieces of my free-agent signing prediction series, focusing on the Metropolitan Division and the Central Division. In this latest edition of the series, I will be discussing the deep Atlantic Division. Boston Bruins: Milan Lucic One has to wonder if the Boston Bruins and Milan Lucic will reunite

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

The Detroit Red Wings hold picks 41, 42, and 43 in the 2023 NHL Draft, and while it seems rather unlikely they end up using each of those picks, there’s a chance they do. In that case I wanted to give you an idea of the kinds of players that will likely still be available

While most of the attention will be on the Detroit Red Wings’ five picks in the first two rounds of the 2023 NHL Draft, general manager Steve Yzerman still has five other selections beyond the second round that could unearth some potential gems. In the past, that’s where his best work has come as he’s

In the third season of the hit show Ted Lasso, AFC Richmond (the team Ted coaches) struggles to wrap their heads around a new scheme/formation cooked up by Coach Lasso. At halftime, finger pointing ensues as they find themselves down 3-0. Jamie Tartt, one of the team’s star players, speaks up and tells his teammates

With just under two weeks remaining before the 2023 NHL Draft, it’s crunch time for analyzing potential picks for the Detroit Red Wings. One player that I believe would be in the selection range for the Red Wings at ninth overall is Ryan Leonard. This 18-year-old forward has what it takes to be a success at

We’re down to the home stretch in the leadup to the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville. With each passing day, teams are starting to feel the heat to make sure this draft and this offseason go according to plan. In the next part of our countdown to the NHL Draft series, we are going to

Detroit has only selected one winger (Lucas Raymond) with a first round pick in the last four drafts, taking two defenders, one center, and a goalie with the other picks. The Red Wings showed this year that they need help scoring, with Dylan Larkin doing his best to carry the team on offense. Only two

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets series for the Boston Bruins. During it, we will be looking at a handful of free agents from each NHL team who the Bruins should consider pursuing this summer. In this latest edition of the series, we will be taking a look at the Detroit Red Wings.

The Vegas Golden Knights are officially Stanley Cup champions. But, perhaps more importantly, the 2023 NHL offseason has officially begun. The draft is two weeks away, and free agency opens up shortly after. For fans of non-playoff teams like the Detroit Red Wings, the long wait is over – it’s time for some offseason fireworks.

As we approach the 2023 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings stand to be a busy team. In addition to their final scouting meetings, the team needs to prepare for the opening of free agency and spend time working the phone lines to see how the trade market is shaping up. With these events on

It is not a secret that one of the Detroit Red Wings’ biggest objectives for the 2023 NHL Offseason is to add a top-four, right-shot defenseman. This has been a notable need for Detroit since they dealt Filip Hronek (for a sweet return) to the Vancouver Canucks before the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline passed. Yet,