The Detroit Red Wings currently have 11 Restricted Free Agents (RFA) that General Manager Steve Yzerman has to make decisions on. An RFA by definition in the NHL is a player whose rights are held by their team for a minimum of seven years or age 27, whichever comes first. On Wednesday, I looked at
Fans of the Vancouver Canucks often like to remind Detroit Red Wings fans that they passed up the opportunity to draft one of the best young defensemen in the league, Quinn Hughes. This year, the Red Wings might have a chance at Quinn’s brother, Luke – but is he a fit for the organization? Offensive
Now that the Stanley Cup playoffs are down to the final four teams, the draft order for the first 27 spots has been finalized. The Wings sat steady in the June 2 draft lottery, getting the sixth pick. But they have a second first-round pick thanks to general manager Steve Yzerman’s trade-deadline deal with the Washington
Welcome back to our Seattle Expansion Draft Series. If you haven’t read the first article that lays out the rules of the expansion draft, that would be a good starting point, as I’ll only give the very basic rules in each of these follow up articles. If you are interested in Detroit, that was the
Seven points in nine games is a pretty spectacular pace, but losing Bert for most of the season was heartbreaking. Here’s to hoping he comes back better than ever. It was a heck of an effort by the Colorado Avalanche, who fought back from multiple deficits and were the better team on the night. However,
Though I desperately miss having the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs, there really isn’t anything better than postseason hockey. Watching the Vegas – Colorado series has been such an enjoyable series to watch, and the end-to-end, fast paced game, especially the unpredictable element of game five makes playoff hockey what it is: impossible to
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Detroit — Anthony Mantha was back in Detroit on Thursday. In many ways, it felt like it always has. The hockey season over, Mantha was just returning from a trip to Florida, and was catching up with friends and teammates while preparing to head to his hometown of Montreal on Friday. But this summer is different.
The 2021 Free Agency frenzy begins on July 28. Detroit Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman will be extremely busy after the Expansion and Entry Drafts conclude. Yzerman must first decide which current Red Wings Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA) he will sign. Here is a look at Detroit’s Current UFA’s and a prediction as to
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships have often been considered a consolation postseason for non-playoff players. However, coming off a shortened season, the 2021 tournament had a different feel to it. With fewer NHL players available, there were more opportunities for young players to gain valuable experience at the International level and this experience
June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as some franchise-altering draft picks. This was also the date when the hockey world lost one of its greatest players. Hockey World Says Goodbye to a
“Becoming”? Glendening is 32. As much as I love the guy, the alternate captain might struggle to find a roster spot in the upcoming season. With that being said, he’s always been reliable…so, who knows? Glendening’s open to a return. I’m indifferent to the idea. If it’s between him and a guy like, say, Givani
Among Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman’s tasks over the coming month is the act of finalizing which players are worth protecting. The NHL’s 32nd team, the Seattle Kraken, will announce its selections from the expansion draft July 21. Rules are the same as when the Vegas Golden Knights joined the league in 2017,
Dylan Guenther is right up there with Kent Johnson and William Eklund in terms of his raw offensive abilities – but he might have the most polished set of offensive skills in the draft. Let’s take a look at why he might fit into Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman’s rebuild. Success in the
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Detroit — There’s a lesson here from Red Wings forward Adam Erne that any young athlete can take to heart. Heading into and out of training camp, Erne’s season didn’t appear to look rosy. Coach Jeff Blashill didn’t have Erne on the power play. Erne’s role in the lineup was limited. And to top it
Carley Johnston and two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Mike Vernon, chat about his fond memories with the Red Wings, what he’s up to now and more in the latest episode of Coffee With Carley, presented by Tim Hortons.
Troy Stecher puts golden exclamation mark on year of struggles, sorrow – National Post And in a year where the Richmond native was rocked by the sudden death of his father, Peter, endured the disappointment of not being retained by his hometown club and then slogged through a COVID-challenging and difficult season with the struggling
The Detroit Red Wings have long been linked with Swedish goaltender Jesper Wallstedt–even before they secured the sixth overall pick. This article will seek to not only balance out why Detroit is rumored to take him, but looking at the pros/cons of selecting him. Recent Red Wings History Drafting Goaltenders In the Cap era, the Red Wings have
Detroit — Those who watched the Red Wings religiously this season know it to be true. And it’s been the case for the last couple seasons, for sure. The Wings have trouble scoring goals. They ranked 30th (out of 31 teams) in the NHL this season, averaging a weak 2.23 goals per game, which was still