It finally happened. Steve Yzerman is talking about the Detroit Red Wings making the playoffs. OK, I sort of had to pester him about it during Wednesday’s news conference on the eve of training camp. But the Wings’ general manager did speak about the possibility — however remote — that his team might make the
Detroit — It was interesting to hear Tuesday, upon the Tigers’ announcement of naming Scott Harris as president of baseball operations, that Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman was a key recruiter in the process. Christopher Ilitch, owner of the two teams, credited Yzerman Tuesday with a role in getting Harris to the Tigers. Yzerman,
The radio voice of the Detroit Red Wings Ken Kal and reporter Daniella Bruce take a closer look at Training Camp 2022. They talk injuries, young players pushing for roster spots, & more on this edition of The Word on Woodward.
The Red Wings announced the full roster for their 2022 Training Camp on Wednesday afternoon. This week in Traverse City! Details: https://t.co/rqukvgKHMF pic.twitter.com/gz716SWPKp — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 21, 2022 The full roster is duplicated below but now for a look at the jersey numbers… Between the team’s announcement of new numbers for incoming
TRAVERSE CITY — The Detroit Red Wings are gathered for training camp for the fourth time under Steve Yzerman’s reign, with as much promise as they’ve had in ages. A new hope permeates every aspect, from players brought in to strengthen every position to a new coach determined to implement better team defense. Yzerman isn’t
Detroit — A new coaching staff, many new faces in the lineup, and expected progress from the holdovers who are a year older and more experienced. That’s the Red Wings as they prepare Thursday for the first practice of training camp, and it all blends into an outlook that is more promising than it’s been
John Keating reports from Traverse City as the Red Wings prepare to open camp on Thursday.
Steve Yzerman speaks with the media ahead of Detroit Red Wings training camp. Presented by: Huntington Bank
Coach Lalonde speaks before the opening day of Training Camp in Traverse City.
While a contract extension for Dylan Larkin may be the top priority for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, Tyler Bertuzzi’s new deal isn’t far behind. Related: Projecting Dylan Larkin’s New Red Wings Contract Bertuzzi is about to enter the final year of his contract and can sign an extension at any point. His
TRAVERSE CITY — Canada’s pending decision to drop vaccine requirements for people entering the country would have a significant impact on the Detroit Red Wings. Tyler Bertuzzi made headlines last season as the only player on the team (and one of the few in the NHL) to decline to get vaccinated for COVID-19, calling it
Red Wings prospects give back to Traverse Heights Elementary School – NHL “It’s a way for us to give back, play a little hockey with the kids and teach them a few things that we were taught when we were kids,” Barton said. “It’s a cool opportunity for us.” The Red Wings concluded the clinic
Detroit — For the first time in a long time, there’s a different sort of feeling surrounding the Red Wings. With the team hitting the ice Thursday for their first practice of training camp — there will be a charity golf tournament and physicals Wednesday — general manager Steve Yzerman’s busy work in free agency has given the
Another year, another Traverse City Prospect Tournament in the books. While there was no official winner of the tournament this time around, the Detroit Red Wings showed well for themselves, finishing with a 2-1 record with 13 goals-for and just eight against. While the team as a whole performed well, there were a number of
Kent Johnson showed he can play center, Kirill Marchenko’s skill emerged, Jiricek and Mateychuk impressed and Jet Greaves earned more respect. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Another prospect tournament is in the books. The Blue Jackets returned from northern Michigan with a 2-1-0 record after stunning the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime Sunday and have shifted their focus to
There were only a few minutes left, the Detroit Red Wings had a comfortable lead, and the outcome of the game carried little weight. Still, the puck was headed towards his net, so Eemil Viro dropped to a knee and came through with the block. “I’m never going to complain about that,” goaltender Sebastian Cossa
The offseason may be over, but Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman still has two high priority tasks on his plate: contract extensions for Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi. Today, we’ll focus on Detroit’s captain and what to expect with his new deal. Larkin is entering the final year of his contract and is
Sights and sounds from the Red Wings game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament.
Detroit — The reaction is the same with many in the Red Wings organization when they see Elmer Soderblom. When they watch the towering Soderblom — listed by the Wings at 6-foot-8, 249 pounds — now, compared to when he was drafted in the sixth round in 2019, there’s a staggering difference. “The last time I saw him was
Detroit — Goaltender Sebastian Cossa doesn’t know where he’ll be when the hockey season gets underway for real. Cossa would love for it to be in Grand Rapids, to begin his pro career, but the Red Wings haven’t told him anything. Possibly, maybe probably, Cossa will be returned to junior hockey and he’ll play one final