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The Detroit News Top 2021 NHL prospect Owen Power was named the first star in his NCAA debut with the men’s hockey team at the University of Michigan on Saturday. Power, a 6’5″, 215-pound defenseman who has been compared to Stanley Cup champion defenseman and 2020 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay

The Detroit News Ted Kulfan talks about Anthony Mantha’s new four-year, $22.8 million contract and he projects the early lineup combinations when the Wings return to action. Also on this week’s podcast is an interview with former Red Wings draft pick Wes McCauley, voted by the players the No. 1 referee in the NHL. Here’s the

The Detroit News Ted Kulfan talks about Anthony Mantha’s new four-year, $22.8 million contract and he projects the early lineup combinations when the Wings return to action. Also on this week’s podcast is an interview with former Red Wings draft pick Wes McCauley, voted by the players the No. 1 referee in the NHL. Here’s the

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — Jeff Blashill, like any hockey fan at this point of November, is ready for the sport to begin. It’s definitely feeling like hockey weather again, and the Red Wings’ head coach has been excited in recent days with news nuggets flowing that the NHL could be ready

The Detroit News The University of Michigan will not release defenseman Owen Power to participate in Canada’s selection camp for the 2021 world junior hockey championship, which begins on Christmas Day in a bubble environment in Edmonton. Power, one of the top prospects for the 2021 NHL draft and a possible draft choice of the

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — There have been many items to cross off and take care of for the Red Wings during this long pandemic-ravaged offseason. Near the top of the list was making sure the young players, somehow, continue playing. “It was extremely important,” said Shawn Horcoff, the Wings’ director of player development. “We

Associated Press  |  Associated Press The NHL could go with a temporary realignment of its teams for next season during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league also is contemplating a reduced schedule and temporary hubs. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said realignment could help with ongoing travel restrictions for Canada and mandated quarantines for visiting certain states

Associated Press  |  The Detroit News Seattle — The expansion Seattle Kraken expect to have the main portion of their training facility open in plenty of time for the team’s first NHL season. The primary NHL rink, locker rooms, training areas and front office space are on target to be finished by mid-July, Kraken senior

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit – Justin Abdelkader accomplished his childhood dream, playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Abdelkader wrote about his love for the Wings and his 13 years of playing for the franchise in a Players Tribune article. Abdelkader, a Muskegon native who played at Michigan State, was drafted by the Wings in the second

Detroit — If Red Wings draft pick Kyle Aucoin needs advice about his hockey career, he has an invaluable resource right in the house. His dad Adrian played 18 years in the NHL, with seven teams, while playing a staggering 1,108 games. “He’s always been my role model, someone I could always look up to,” said

Associated Press  |  Associated Press Frisco, Texas — Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin will need about five months of rehabilitation and recovery after surgery to repair the torn labrum in his hip that he played with during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Goaltender Ben Bishop is facing a similar recovery time following his second knee surgery.

Ted Kulfan   | The Detroit News Detroit — After a busy offseason, the Detroit Red Wings still might not be ready to finalize their roster. As of Wednesday, the Wings had 22 players signed (on a 23-man roster) with $9.538 million available on an $81.5 million salary cap. So there’s still room for general manager