Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News previews the NHL season with a look at the top players, championship contenders and more. Hart Trophy candidates Connor McDavid, Edmonton: This one is easy, McDavid is always among the viable candidates. He’ll be tested in the tough Canadian Division, though. Auston Matthews,
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Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Robby Fabbri shares why this is a ‘great time’ for Detroit Red Wings Robby Fabbri talks on Day 4 of Red Wings training camp. Jan. 4, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings have entered into a multiyear partnership with
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill explains why Detroit Red Wings waived Evgeny Svechnikov Jeff Blashill explains why the Detroit Red Wings placed former first-round pick Evgeny Svechnikov on waivers, Jan. 11, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Evgeny Svechnikov may yet be a factor for the
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Evgeny Svechnikov is still with the Red Wings. The former first-round pick went unclaimed on waivers — as did the other Red Wings players put out there Monday — and will remain in the organization. Svechnikov, the Wings’ 2015 first-round draft pick, will likely be on Detroit’s taxi squad this
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings are back in the Central Division. For one year, anyway, as the NHL gets through this crazy, rollicking, 56-game regular season impacted by the ongoing pandemic. When the NHL and the players’ association agreed to a format upon returning, they devised four realigned divisions to
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings announced Tuesday they’ve entered in a multi-year partnership with PointsBet, a global sportsbook operator and provider of a sports wagering app. The partnership, designed to enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement, includes the rebranding of Sports & Social Detroit at Little Caesars Arena to the
Associated Press | Associated Press Mike Milbury is out and Mike Babcock is in for NBC Sports’ coverage of the NHL this season. Milbury had been with the network since 2008 after coaching the Bruins and serving as coach and general manager of the Islanders. He stepped away from broadcasting during the 2020 playoffs after
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill explains why the Detroit Red Wings waived Evgeny Svechnikov Jeff Blashill interview, Jan. 11, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings sound like they hope Evgeny Svechnikov will remain with the organization, but they left themselves vulnerable to
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption The Detroit Red Wings look like they have found a second scoring line Jeff Blashill talks after the Red Wings’ third scrimmage, Jan. 10, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press NHL teams generally use waivers the day before rosters are due to facilitate
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Is Evgeny Svechnikov’s time as a Red Wing coming to an end? It might be, as the 2015 first-round pick was put on waivers Monday, as the Wings begin the process of getting down to a 23-man roster and a 4- to 6-man taxi squad. Svechnikov, 24, was on
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Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption The Detroit Red Wings look like they have found a second scoring line Jeff Blashill talks after the Red Wings’ third scrimmage, Jan. 10, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press In an encouraging development for a team desperate for scoring, the Detroit Red
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings need more scoring throughout their lineup, it something that was apparent last season. In Sunday’s final intra-squad scrimmage, there was another glimmer of hope they have found a balanced offensive attack. Sure, Anthony Mantha was credited with another goal, his shot bouncing off several
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The NHL regular season will begin this week, and already there are ominous signs in this pandemic . COVID has disrupted training camps in Dallas, Columbus, Pittsburgh and Colorado, with the Dallas Stars, in particular, already skeptical about starting the regular season. The Red Wings, and the
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Why Dylan Larkin is encouraged about Red Wings’ 2021 season Dylan Larkin interview, Jan. 9, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The 2021 season will be unique for several reasons. It is cast against a pandemic that has demanded changes to how the
Helene St. James , Jeff Seidel , Shawn Windsor | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill on why he’s keeping Red Wings’ top line together Jeff Blashill interview, Jan. 9, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Our Free Press sports writers share their thoughts on how the Detroit Red Wings‘ season
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin on COVID concerns, scoring depth, reasons for optimism Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin talks about COVID concerns, scoring depth, reasons for optimism. The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings had to revamp and refortify many areas after last season. With
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings added depth on defense in their organization Saturday claiming defenseman Christian Djoos off waivers. The Anaheim Ducks had put Djoos, 26, on waivers Friday, Djoos, 6-foot, 180-pounds, played in 11 NHL games last season between Washington and Anaheim, with one goal and two assists
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill on why he’s keeping Red Wings’ top line together Jeff Blashill interview, Jan. 9, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press As the Detroit Red Wings prepare for the 2021 season, a look around the NHL shows just how tenuous it will
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings added depth on defense in their organization Saturday claiming defenseman Christian Djoos off waivers. The Anaheim Ducks had put Djoos, 26, on waivers Friday. Djoos, 6-foot, 180-pounds, played in 11 NHL games last season between Washington and Anaheim, with one goal and two assists