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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

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.

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

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

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

Some of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game had huge moments on this date, including a record that will likely never be broken. A hockey legend won his first and only scoring title and an American-born player scored 100 points for the first time in National Hockey League history. We have the THW

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one insider suggests the Edmonton Oilers have a very specific need heading into this year’s trade deadline while the New Jersey Devils have run into a speed bump when it comes to Kyle Palmieri’s extension. The Philadelphia Flyers are being aggressive but not finding any trade partners and did the

Today’s date in National Hockey League history has been all about things happening for the first time, both in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs. The greatest player of them all had one of the biggest first in league history. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to relive all the top moments

Back in the 1950s, the Detroit Red Wings were nearly unstoppable. That is, until Jack Adams broke up the band. But before Adams could attempt his own rebuild, the franchise won four Stanley Cups in six years. Between 1950 and 1956, the Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs met in the Stanley Cup semi-finals

Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel free to share

Today’s trip through the history of the game takes to some of the most storied cities in the National Hockey League. We will make stops in Detroit, Montreal, Chicago, Toronto and Pittsburgh, where there has been plenty of winning over the decades. Plus, if you are a fan of shutouts and coaching milestones, then March

Trust the Yzerplan. The phrase is repeated over and over again, like a broken record, drilled into the collective minds of Detroit Red Wings fans everywhere. Yet there is a sense of anxiousness in Hockeytown as the Wings continue to barely outperform the Buffalo Sabres as the worst team in the NHL during the 2020-21

Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. Sergei Fedorov and Slava Kozlov. Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. While every forward line consists of three players, what usually happens is the coach spots chemistry between two individuals and then they add a third player to pull the line together. Line-making is an imperfect science that usually takes a

It wasn’t that long ago — not even one month, in fact — that the Detroit Red Wings’ power play was listless. From Jan 30 through February 27, the team failed to score a single power play goal, a span of 40 attempts with the man advantage. It was frustrating, embarrassing, and frankly, the talk

If you are a fan of the Original Six-era National Hockey League history, then March 18 is the date for you. Plenty of memories were made in Montreal, Boston, Detroit and Chicago over the years. Plus, some Hall of Famers put up some great performances over the years. Let’s take our daily trip back through

One benefit of the NHL’s realigned divisions is that former Atlantic Division rivals could become trade partners for the Detroit Red Wings as they continue to rebuild. The Toronto Maple Leafs, in particular, have made it known they’re shopping ahead of the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline. General manager Kyle Dubas shared as much with the

Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel free to

With the trade deadline less than a month away, a lot of the news surrounding the Detroit Red Wings and the rest of the NHL pertains to what might happen as opposed to what is happening. Luckily, we’ve got both news AND rumors, eh? Here are the latest: Bertuzzi Timeline Still Unclear Winger Tyler Bertuzzi

The Detroit Red Wings have signed 2020 third-round pick Donovan Sebrango to a three-year, entry-level contract. Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield played the hero again, scoring the overtime winner to propel Wisconsin to the Big Ten Championship. Carolina Hurricanes prospect Alexander Pashin recorded a four-goal game for Tolpar Ufa in the KHL playoffs. Red Wings

Today is about scoring goals and keeping them out of the net, as this date in National Hockey League history had provided multiple 50-goal scorers and some great goaltending. Plus, one of the all-time greats had multiple memories, and there were some big moments during the early years of the league. The THW time machine