Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Red Wings’ Steve Yzerman: ‘We’re trying to build a Stanley Cup contender’ Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman. July 22, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press We’re finally here. It’s time for the first round of the NHL entry draft tonight, when Detroit Red Wings general manager and
The first round of the 2021 NHL draft promises to be an interesting one, as the league’s 32 teams — with the addition of the Seattle Kraken this month — have faced pandemic-induced challenges in scouting over the past year and a half. Those hurdles haven’t altered the approach of Detroit Red Wings general manager
Mar 4, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings right wing Filip Zadina (11) during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Mock Draft Take 2: Who should the Red Wings take at #6? by Nate Brown To say
The National Hockey League released its schedule for the 2021-22 season on Thursday, including that of the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings will open their campaign hosting the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on October 14, 2021, and will close it out with a visit to the New Jersey Devils on April 29, 2022.
Detroit — Get ready for what should be a wild NHL Entry Draft. The Red Wings have the sixth and 22nd picks during Friday’s first round. They acquired the latter from Washington in the Anthony Mantha trade. Detroit will be in the thick of the intrique in what could be one of the most unpredictable drafts in
Detroit — The Red Wings don’t have at easy to begin next regular season. The Wings will open the 2021-22 season at home, Oct. 14, against two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay. The Wings will host 17 weekend home games (four Fridays, 10 Saturdays and three Sundays), ultimately ending the regular-season before ending April 29 in
The Detroit Red Wings’ 2021-22 schedule features a home opener on Oct. 14 against the defending Stanley Cup champions, a traditional New Year’s Eve date, and a break for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Tampa Bay Lightning will be at Little Caesars Arena Oct. 14 to ring in the new season. The Washington Capitals come
Detroit — The Red Wings will have a new look in net next season, and possibly for the foreseeable future. The Wings acquired goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday for the rights to unrestricted free-agent goaltender Jonathan Bernier and a third-round draft pick (94th overall) in this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft. Nedeljkovic, 25, is a restricted free
Detroit opens up the 2021-22 season with 4 games in a row at home, including a home opener against the two time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. All game times are to be determined as of now. Indefatigable beat writer Max Bultman has the full schedule below. Detroit first plays Seattle Wednesday December 1st. Team
In a span of one week, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman dealt for two players who project to make an immediate positive impact without extensively depleting the Red Wings’ future assets . On Thursday afternoon — minutes after the expansion draft-imposed trade freeze lifted — the Wings acquired the rights to goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, a restricted
Steve Yzerman is ruining lives in North Carolina. Or at least ruining the days of those who love Carolina hockey. Detroit Red Wings fans are jigging and Carolina Hurricanes fans are considering jumping ship after a trade between the two teams Thursday. Yzerman, Detroit’s general manager, sent goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round 2021 pick
The Detroit Red Wings will be choosing once again at the sixth spot. Recently, Daniella Bruce interviewed Steve Yzerman on what exactly he’ll be looking to draft at that spot: We could go several different directions. There are several players that we all feel are the same level of prospect. Different countries, different leagues, different
Wow. Not even an hour after the trade freeze across the NHL was lifted, news came out that the Detroit Red Wings had acquired goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes. In return, the Red Wings gave up the rights to Jonathan Bernier and a third round pick (previously belonging to the Vegas Golden Knights,
Who will the Red Wings take with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft? Red Wings play-by-play voice Ken Kal tells you with his mock draft.
Detroit — The Red Wings have secured one of their young building blocks. Forward Michael Rasmussen, a restricted free agent, signed a three-year contract extension Thursday, worth $4.38 million ($1.46 million salary cap hit). Rasmussen, 22, took a major step forward this season. The 2017 first-round draft pick (ninth overall) played in 40 games this season,
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes. The team announced the move Thursday afternoon, shortly after the trade freeze that was imposed during the expansion draft had lifted. General manager Steve Yzerman sent the No. 94 pick in the 2021 draft and the rights to veteran goaltender Jonathan Bernier. Yzerman locked up
Detroit — The Red Wings will have a new look in net next season. The Wings acquired goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes for the rights to unrestricted free-agent goaltender Jonathan Bernier and a third-round draft pick (Vegas’, 94th overall) in this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft. Nedeljkovic, 25, is a restricted free agent with arbitration rights,
The Detroit Red Wings acquired their goaltender of the future, Alex Nedeljkovic, from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for pending UFA Jonthan Bernier and a third-round pick. Nedeljkovic has already signed an extension with Detroit: two years, $3 million AAV. Nedeljkovic return is a third and Jonathan Bernier — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 22, 2021
The Detroit Red Wings announced the signing of pending restricted free agent forward Michael Rasmussen to a three-year deal on Thursday. UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today signed center Michael Rasmussen to a three-year contract extension. Details: https://t.co/NZDKr0EGqZ pic.twitter.com/Wgwd7MLj45 — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 22, 2021 Financial terms were not officially announced, of course, but
With the roster freeze lifting at 1pm today, the Red Wings wasted no time announcing an extension for center Michael Rasmussen. The deal is for the next three seasons and carries a $1.46M cap hit. The #LGRW re-signed RFA F Michael Rasmussen to 3 year $1.46M Cap Hit Deal: Yr 1: $1M Yr 2: $1.48MYr