Steve Yzerman pointed out that in the immediate aftermath of free agency, every team sees itself as having gotten better. The Detroit Red Wings weren’t among the big spenders on the market this week; rather, Yzerman stuck with his plan and made low-key signings. No one got more than two years. The biggest signing was
When former Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm signed with the Colorado Avalanche Thursday, it closed the chapter on the last remaining link to the 2008 Stanley Cup Champion. Helm was an instrumental part of the 2008 team, and would shine even brighter in the 2009 playoff run–though that one wouldn’t end as spectacularly for
The Detroit Red Wings, though never really answering the Jamie Benn crosscheck to Dylan Larkin’s neck last season–may have this afternoon: Now, general manager Steve Yzerman did indicate that Witkowski was more a signing for Grand Rapids than the big club, but let’s say it might not be a coincidence if Witkowski is called up
Detroit — Steve Yzerman finally came up for air Thursday after a frenetic period for the Red Wings and the rest of the NHL. A flurry of trades, the expansion draft, the NHL Entry Draft and the start of unrestricted free agency all occurred over approximately two weeks. The Wings were involved in all of it. Now, about eight weeks
Pius Suter’s outlook changed quickly from disappointment to opportunism. Rejected by one NHL team, free agency came as a balm, and a boon. The Detroit Red Wings sought scoring help, and Suter fit general manager Steve Yzerman’s plan: A young, skilled player who could be had on a short-term deal. If Suter pans out, great;
The Red Wings announced a pair of free-agent signings Thursday afternoon — two defensemen who have played with the team before. Luke Witkowski is coming back on a two-year deal: Just a few minutes before announcing the Witkowski deal, the team announced they are bringing back defenseman Dan Renouf on a one-year deal: Fans already
Detroit — New Red Wings forward Pius Suter remembers playing occasionally with Tyler Bertuzzi and Robby Fabbri, his new teammates and former linemates in junior hockey in Guelph. Suter’s eyes kind of lit up thinking about it, actually. “We played a few games together,” Suter said during Thursday’s media Zoom call, a day after signing with
UPDATES: Read more on moves involving Pius Suter, Sam Gagner, Luke Glendening, Jordan Oesterle and Marc Staal. The Detroit Red Wings will start spending this offseason! Or maybe next, after Steve Yzerman’s rebuild has another year to mature. (The Wings’ general manager didn’t give a timeline for the “Yzerplan” when asked last month.) [ How Steve Yzerman boosted Red Wings by bringing
July 29 has been full of Hall of Fame names and players. One was born in Canada, one was traded for the first time in his career, and another signed as a free agent in sunny Florida. Plus, a future Hall of Famer signed his first National Hockey League contract. So, let’s take our daily
Number 41 on the ice, number one in your hearts. Thanks for the memories & best of luck in Dallas, Glenny.
Detroit Red Wings Capfriendly Page Just a quick reminder where the Wings stand. We have Tyler Bertuzzi, Jakub Vrána, Adam Erne, and Filip Hronek left to sign as roster regulars plus Givani Smith as another potential regular. Without bringing up Smith, Veleno, Raymond or Berggren, Detroit has seven roster spots to fill to get to
The Detroit Red Wings added a trusted veteran and a promising late bloomer to their lineup on the opening day of free agency. Forward Sam Gagner’s one-year extension clocked in before the NHL’s so-called “silly season” began, continuing a relationship that began at the 2019-20 trade deadline. After his acquisition from Edmonton, he became a
The Detroit Red Wings had a quieter day than some but were certainly busy in some respects. After re-signing Sam Gagner and Calvin Pickard, Detroit was active in adding some names while also letting some familiar faces find employment elsewhere. Here’s a wrap of what they did: Red Wings add Jordan Oesterle, Ryan Murphy and
Plymouth — While getting a taste of North American hockey this week, Red Wings prospect Eemil Viro is already excited to get back. The 19-year-old Finnish defenseman scored with a slap shot from the point in Tuesday’s World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena, showing off a growing offensive skill set that’s still very
Associated Press There was a method to the Seattle Kraken’s approach to preserve salary cap space while making their expansion draft selections. After laying in wait, the Kraken made one of the biggest splashes in free agency by signing goalie Philipp Grubauer to a six-year, $35.4 million contract Wednesday. Seattle’s roster is suddenly beginning to
Detroit Red Wings fans almost universally rejoiced when this announcement was made: A signing that holds a lot of promise, Pius Suter inks a two-year deal worth about $3.25M AAV and is reunited with his former teammates from the Guelph Storm–Tyler Bertuzzi and Robby Fabbri. A look at what Suter brings via Jfresh hockey: Pius
The Detroit Red Wings and forward Pius Suter agreed to a two-year contract worth $6.5 million in a deal that, ironically, was made possible because of an old rival. UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today agreed to terms with center Pius Suter on a two-year contract. https://t.co/2LLsXycHFj The Red Wings were only able to pursue Suter
The Detroit Red Wings will start spending this offseason! Or maybe next, after Steve Yzerman’s rebuild has another year to mature. (The Wings’ general manager didn’t give a timeline for the “Yzerplan” when asked last month.) Whatever the Wings decide during the 2021 NHL free agency period, fans can bookmark this page to get live updates on the moves
In mid-July, Jordan Oesterle’s guests at his wedding included his former teammate at Western Michigan University, Danny DeKeyser. Now they’re teammates again — with the Detroit Red Wings. General manager Steve Yzerman made Oesterle’s dream of playing for his hometown team come true Wednesday, signing the left-shot defenseman to a two-year contract. Oesterle almost didn’t
In a decently quiet free agency day for the Wings, Detroit GM Steve Yzerman made a bit of a splash on a young center who became available thanks to the Blackhawks choosing not to give Pius Suter a qualifying offer approaching restricted free agency. The 25 year old Swiss forward will be an unrestricted free