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The NHL season is in full swing, and the Detroit Red Wings, who were expected to be much more competitive this season, have floundered out of the gate. They are just 4-10-3, last in the Central Division, have allowed the fifth-most goals in the league, own the league’s second-worst power play, and the sixth-worst penalty

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

The trade market is not unlike most other markets you find in the world. There are certain “items” that always sell for a high price, and there are others that are practically a dime a dozen. But, much like the stock market, other items see their value fluctuate depending on supply and demand, market trends

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

Over the course of a rebuild, many players will have their moment in the limelight. But, whether you like it or or not, no player is guaranteed a spot in the NHL. Despite the promise they may show in a given moment, it simply does not mean that a roster spot will be available to

Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers to ever skate experienced some highs and lows. The fans in Motown had plenty to cheer over the years. In addition to a trio of first NHL goals, this date in 2004 proved to be a memorable

One of the most iconic teams in the history of the National Hockey League was close to relocating before a legendary name stepped up and took control. This date has been full of big moments by some of the greatest members of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a couple of players who will be

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 Devin Little and Patrick Brown are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off

Feb. 16 was a night to remember in Steel City as some of the biggest names in franchise history had special moments. Also, a number of the best players in the history of the National Hockey League hit big-time personal milestones. In addition, the 1980s was an especially busy decade on this date. The THW

Feb. 2 was a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. A trio of players had five-goal performances while the 700 was relevant for another threesome. There was also an odd outdoor game at a prison between an NHL squad and a team of inmates. Plus, fans in Pittsburgh had plenty to cheer about.

Last season, Steve Yzerman, general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, made two quick trades within the first month or so of the 2019-20 season. He made a deal with the Chicago Blackhawks to acquire winger Brendan Perlini, and then 10 days later, he acquired forward Robby Fabbri from the St. Louis Blues. With the

The Detroit Red Wings are off until Wednesday, but there’s news to share in the meantime. Check out the latest updates from Hockeytown, including COVID list commentary, taxi squad movement, and the latest on Moritz Seider’s shoulder injury, plus much more. COVID Updates Finally, some good news regarding Detroit’s extensive COVID list: #RedWings Blashill said

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 and Devin Little are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off

When the news broke that goaltender Thomas Greiss, formerly of the New York Islanders, had signed a two-year pact with the Detroit Red Wings, the immediate assumption was that he and incumbent goaltender Jonathan Bernier would share the starting role in Detroit. Through the first nine games of the 2020-21 season, that has been the

This date in National Hockey League has been good for those brave enough to step in between the pipes and behind the bench. It has also given us some great moments from numerous Hall of Famers and one giant All-Star Game hero. Let’s enter our THW time machine and take a look back at all

On this date in National Hockey League history, the best two players of their generation both hit major milestones on the same night. Also, a whole slew of Hockey Hall of Famers had big nights and his date has given fans in Boston plenty to cheer about. Let’s take our daily trip back through time

Detroit Red Wings’ general manager Steve Yzerman has been notably reluctant to award any sort of long term contract in his first few years with the organization. So much so, when forward Anthony Mantha inked a four-year contract worth $22.8 million (5.7 million annual cap hit), it not only spoke volumes to Yzerman’s faith in

In honour of Glenn Hall’s incredible accomplishments, we have pulled this beauty from the THW Archives, written by former THW contributor Mike Moore and originally published Oct. 23, 2010. It seems like every season, a new hockey trivia book hits the shelves. Hockey fans love hockey trivia. “Puck-Saving Trivia”, “Super, Unbelievable, Twine-Bulging Trivia” – we

After 14 years of professional hockey, all spent in the Detroit Red Wings’ organization, 36-year-old goaltender Jimmy Howard officially announced his retirement from the NHL. The 64th selection of the 2003 entry draft, Howard joined the Red Wings’ organization after a highly successful college career with the University of Maine. He was a second-team All-American

It’s been a mixed bag of results for the Detroit Red Wings, who are currently riding a three-game losing streak coming into Thursday night’s game against the Dallas Stars. However, one of the early bright spots from the Red Wings has to be D-man Filip Hronek, who’s played about as well as anyone early in