Every NHL team has had its misery through bad trades or free agent signings. The Detroit Red Wings are no exception. The Ken Holland Era produced some questionable transactions that have forced new General Manager Steve Yzerman to completely refurbish the on-ice product, but even the Captain has made a couple plans that didn’t work
Moritz Seider is getting ready for yet another big year — after taking the SHL by storm, the 20-year-old German defenseman has his eyes set on full-time NHL action. While there should be no doubt that the reigning SHL Defenseman of the Year, and the best defenseman at the World Championship will make his NHL
Detroit — The best part about the last few days for Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana, after agreeing Tuesday to a three-year contract worth $15.75 million? He can now concentrate solely on hockey. “It was kind of a process, but I’m happy it works for both sides,” Vrana said Wednesday from Sweden on a Zoom call. Vrana’s
Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana speaks with the media on his new three-year contract with Detroit.
The Detroit Red Wings have gained a bit of a reputation for letting their prospects marinate in the American Hockey League (AHL) longer than the average team. Terms like “overripe” are sure to trigger more than a few Red Wings fans. Of course, terms like that were mostly thrown around during the Ken Holland era
Detroit Red Wings sign Jakub Vrana to three-year deal that has lower cap hit than Anthony Mantha – RMNB “I think size and skill is how you win, especially in the playoffs,” MacLellan said. “You can get bigger, but if you can’t play the game, I don’t think it contributes much to your lineup. I
Jakub Vrana re-signed on Tuesday and Detroit Red Wings fan rejoiced. With another RFA off the list, the final three still to be signed are be Filip Hronek, Givani Smith, and Adam Erne. The latter of three has an arbitration hearing on August 21. Vrana’s three-year, $5.25M AAV deal is an investment in what general
Andrew Seligman | Associated Press Chicago — Tony Esposito made an immediate mark on the Chicago Blackhawks and a lasting impression on the NHL. Esposito, the pioneering Hall of Famer who spent almost his entire 16-year career with the Blackhawks, died following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, the team announced Tuesday. He was 78. Esposito, who helped
When Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman took over, he explained that he would be evaluating first and then determining his direction after. The evaluation–and Yzerman’s presence in the building, didn’t go unnoticed by players. Said Dylan Larkin via the Detroit Free Press’s Helene St. James: “His presence is felt every day in our
On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had re-signed Jakub Vrana to a three-year contract. UPDATE: The #RedWings today agreed to terms with left wing Jakub Vrana on a three-year contract. https://t.co/kewGHCzGZM After coming over from the Washington Capitals in the Anthony Mantha trade, Vrana posted 11 points in 11 contests with the
The Detroit Red Wings and Jakub Vrana agreed to terms on a three-year deal just one day before the sides were scheduled to go to salary arbitration, the team announced on Tuesday. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca, the deal is worth $15.75 million, an annual average salary of $5.25 million. DET & Jakub Vrana
Detroit — The Red Wings and forward Jakub Vrana found middle ground and avoided a messy arbitration hearing. Vrana, a restricted free agent, was scheduled for an arbitration hearing Wednesday with his still relatively new team. But the two sides came to an agreement Tuesday on a three-year contract worth $15.75 million ($5.25 million per season
Apr 15, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Prospect Pipeline Deep Dive: Theodor Niederbach by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings and Jakub Vrana will avoid
The Red Wings have announced they’ve locked up key RFA Jakub Vrana on a three-year agreement. While the team doesn’t disclose salary numbers, Elliotte Friedman was out with the dollar amount immediately: AAV of $5.25 million: DET & Jakub Vrana settle with a 3x$5.25M extension — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 10, 2021 The news comes
For anyone who didn’t listen to the final episode of Fer Sure, I am leaving the Winging it in Motown staff at the end of August. I will not be able to give the site the attention I need to once this upcoming school year starts, and I am a person who is incapable of
“That should be my goal and is my goal,” Suter said of becoming Detroit’s second line center. Devin Little brings plenty of optimism with his deeper look at Pius Suter. The need for a scoring second-line center has been growing by the seasons following Frans Nielsen’s dip in production. With Robby Fabbri moving to the
The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of top-tier players in their pipeline – and one who has garnered a lot of attention from the fanbase: Theodor Niederbach. 2021 Statline MoDo (HockeyAllsvenskan) Game Played: 15 Goals: 3 Assists: 6 Frolunda J20 (SHL Juniors) Games Played: 19 Goals: 13 Assists: 22 Frolunda Games Played: 20 Goals: 3
Detroit — What a strange hockey season this was for Red Wings draft pick Pasquale Zito. Or non season, which made it so unique. The Wings’ recent sixth-round pick in the NHL Entry Draft didn’t play a game this past season. Zito’s Windsor Spitfires are part of the Ontario Hockey League, which never got started due
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, Devin Little, Patrick Brown, Kyle Knopp and Jeff Middleton are the muckers who make up
So this is it. After 4 years and 76 episodes, we have recorded our final episode. Thankfully, we were able to close out the show with Jay returning for the final episode to join Sara and me. The first segment focuses on why I am leaving Winging it in Motown after five years, and mostly,