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It’s an understatement to say that the Detroit Red Wings aren’t close to winning a Stanley Cup right now. While they are an improved team from last year, there is still a lot of ground to make up before being called a contender. Related: How Much Did the Detroit Red Wings Improve in 2022-23? Looking

It has become a mantra of sorts for Red Wings fans that “Detroit doesn’t win draft lotteries”. It’s well known that they were seriously unlucky in the 2020 draft lottery, falling to fourth overall after recording a dismal 39 points in 71 games. However, is this sentiment actually supported by any numbers or is it

On May 8, the future will change for two NHL teams. That is the night of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, the annual process of determining the order of the first 16 picks in the upcoming draft. Teams that have been rebuilding for a while now know what is at stake that night, and fans

Before Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings make any offseason moves, it’s important to take a step back and examine the organization’s depth. Doing so will illuminate strengths and weaknesses from a positional standpoint. We know the Red Wings need to score more. But how can they do that? Are there internal options on

Connor Hellebuyck has laid his cards out on the table. After the Jets were eliminated by the Vegas Golden Knights in five games, and frankly embarrassed by their performance in an elimination game, the Jets’ starting goaltender seemed to hint that either the team build itself into a contender or he’s gone. When asked about

The 2022-23 regular season was up and down for the Detroit Red Wings. They got off to a decent start by winning six of their first 10 games. But they would finish the year with a 35-37-10 record, good enough for 80 points and 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Related: Red Wings’ Larkin Will

As a rebuilding club, the Detroit Red Wings prioritize more than just wins and standings points. They also emphasize player development as an important—if not the most important—benchmark for a season. When he took over as coach of the Red Wings, Derek Lalonde was asked to improve team defense. He did that. But what about

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there’s talk about who stays and who goes this offseason for the Vancouver Canucks. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres have a tough decision to make when it comes to their goaltending for next season. Finally, who is likely to stay and who might be leaving the Detroit Red Wings this summer?

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets series for the Detroit Red Wings. During it, we will be looking at a handful of players from each NHL team who the Red Wings should consider pursuing this summer. Explore everything hockey with THW’s Hockeypedia pages. In this latest episode of the series, we will

Despite another finish outside of the playoff picture, the Detroit Red Wings saw many improvements in just as many different areas. The Red Wings defended better as a team, both of their special teams experienced a higher rate of success, and they hung around the playoff conversation into March. With continued improvement, it’s not hard

Detroit Red Wings fans have high hopes for Sebastian Cossa. The 15th overall 2021 Draft pick has a big frame (6-foot-6, 209 pounds) to go along with great athleticism. He was selected ahead of Swedish goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, who ended up being selected by the Minnesota Wild five picks later. As with any first-round draft

The Detroit Red Wings have officially reached the offseason. And just like Happy Gilmore, we’re counting down the days until next season. Once again, the Red Wings are a better team than a year ago. Digging into the data can help us determine just how much better and what’s needed to improve even more in

After eight seasons as a member of the Grand Rapids Griffins‘ coaching staff, including five seasons as the team’s head coach, Ben Simon will not return to coach the team next season. The Griffins fell short of expectations this season, finishing with a record of 28-36-8 and a last place finish in the American Hockey

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

On the afternoon of April 14, the Detroit Red Wings’ general manager (Steve Yzerman) and head coach (Derek Lalonde) met with the media to discuss their team’s season as well as what the future may hold. That’s right: the Red Wings’ 2022-23 season is over and their offseason has officially begun. The Red Wings took

Now that it’s the offseason for the Detroit Red Wings, we can turn our focus to the cornerstone of rebuilding – the draft. With five top-50 picks in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Red Wings have a fantastic opportunity to upgrade their prospect pipeline. To kick things off, we’ll conduct a two-round mock draft. No

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets series for the Detroit Red Wings. During it, we will be looking at a handful of players from each NHL team who the Red Wings should consider pursuing this summer. The Washington Capitals have a disastrous 2022-23 season and have officially missed the playoffs because of

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets series for the Detroit Red Wings. During it, we will be looking at a handful of players from each NHL team who the Red Wings should consider pursuing this summer. Explore everything hockey with THW’s Hockeypedia pages. In this latest episode of the series, we will

The Detroit Red Wings have a prospect pool that is filled to the brim with talent, grit and determination. None fit that mold more succinctly than Marco Kasper. The eighth-overall pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft has finished his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) season and is ready to earn his spot in the Red

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are more details emerging as to why a deal between the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins fell through at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Meanwhile, have things gone off the rails between the Ottawa Senators and Cam Talbot? Explore everything hockey with THW’s Hockeypedia pages. Could the Tampa Bay