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There wasn’t much power in the Detroit Red Wings’ power play last season. The Red Wings finished the 2019-20 season with the 29th-ranked power play – converting at a paltry 14.9 percent while up a man. Only the Anaheim Ducks (14.7 percent) and Ottawa Senators (14.2 percent) fared worse. To address this, the Red Wings

The rivalry between Chicago and Detroit is one that appears in every major sport. The Lions don’t like the Bears. The Bulls and the Pistons have had some infamous playoff meetings. Whether you’re a Cubs or White Sox fan, you’re probably not a fan of the Tigers. And, of course, the Red Wings and Blackhawks

New Year’s Day has meant outdoor hockey for National Hockey League fans over the past few years. That tradition began on this date along with many other great moments that took place outside in the elements. Also, Boston fans have had plenty to cheer about on Jan. 1. It is time for our first trip

Inspired by American broadcaster Keith Olbermann, earlier this month I embarked on a quest to uncover the true nature of the National Hockey League’s ‘Original Six’. During the course of my investigation, I found that the Chicago Blackhawks were not a new franchise when they were founded in 1926, but instead were relocated from Portland,

Drafting is an imperfect science. There are rules you can identify and behaviors you can pinpoint in order to get a good idea of what a player might become, but at the end of the day, it’s all a theory until proven to be factual. This is why even the best scouting departments are going

Monday was a good day for the Carolina Hurricanes as their top pick from the most recent draft was signed and their second selection had a big game at the World Junior Championship. We will also check in with two top-four draft picks who helped their countries earn wins in Edmonton. Jarvis Signs with Hurricanes

As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2019-20 season, these are the Detroit Red Wings retired numbers: No. 1 – Terry Sawchuk No. 4 – Red Kelly No. 5 – Nicklas Lidstrom No. 7 – Ted Lindsay No.

Ending the year on a high note, the Detroit Red Wings are scheduled to open training camp on New Year’s Eve.  This marks the first organized team activity since Mar. 10, when Detroit dropped a 5-2 game to the Carolina Hurricanes. Heading into training camp, there’s certainly buzz around Hockeytown. And with that, a handful

Goals were the order of the day at the 2021 World Junior Championship. A total of 37 goals were scored in Saturday’s three games, including one highlight-reel tally from a young Swedish prospect. There was also a scary hit that could have been a lot worse than it looked. Finally, in Russia, a recent top

On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after nearly four years away from the game. This was an eventful date in both Detroit and New York City, while the number 13 was not unlucky after all. Let’s take our daily trip through hockey history. Super

With training camp officially beginning in less than a week, the Detroit Red Wings and their fans are all ready to get the ball rolling. Of course, before the season can start, we’ve got a certain international tournament to keep track of. On top of that, we have some interesting storylines to follow as players

We are now weeks away from NHL season openers, in which we’ll see the Detroit Red Wings host the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 14. We are also less than a week away from the Red Wings training camp, as they’ll look for up to 29 players (23 roster players, four to six taxi squad members)

It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great events from Dec. 24 and 25 into one column for the next two days. All of us at The Hockey Writers wish you a safe

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the

With the NHL announcing their plans for how the 2020-21 season would commence, I thought I’d look at nine fun ways for the Red Wings to spend their $9.5 million cap space to reach the upper limit of $81.5 million. This is meant to be a fun and satirical piece as I’m not looking to

The NHL season is on! With the new year just around the corner, the NHL announced an agreement with the NHLPA that acts as a green light for this season. Of course, due to the circumstances surrounding the 2020-21 season, there are some unique rules and accommodations the league is making to ensure the season

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the

Growing up, one of the simple pleasures I indulged in almost daily was turning on my PlayStation, popping in the NHL video game I had bought for that year, and playing my beloved “Be a GM” mode. This was my favourite game mode because it allowed me to let my imagination take reign and build

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the

Some folks claim that one of the key’s to life is having things to look forward, too. Hockey fans now have some clarity, and plenty to look forward to as the NHL and the NHLPA have agreed on details for a 2020-21 season. A breakdown of each division can be seen below, but Detroit Red