The Detroit Red Wings were once the maestros of finding gems in the draft–be it the 1989 haul that set the team up for nearly two decades or unearthing Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg in late rounds. Through the first decade of the new millennium, the Red Wings dealt high picks for premium players and
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, and Kyle Knopp are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking
Detroit — It was a strange hockey season for the Red Wings and the rest of the NHL. But you can argue it was even more unusual for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Wings’ American Hockey League affiliate, and the other teams in the AHL. With the pandemic still raging during the fall, the Griffins didn’t even
A sign hangs in front of the office of Detroit Red Wings Steve Yzerman: Help wanted. In hockey classified sections across the globe, Yzerman has job listings posted for skilled labor. The Red Wings, with a corps of young defensemen developing in the system, need playmakers. Last season, the Red Wings scored 127 goals, one
The Detroit Red Wings finally got some clarity on their 2021 NHL Draft Lottery odds after the Vancouver Canucks lost in overtime on Sunday night. With the additional point, Vancouver passed Detroit in the standings, resulting in the Red Wings officially finishing with the fifth-worst record this season. Detroit previously held the fifth-worst record after
This was yesterday, but the Freep put up a story about how Yzerman is playing 4D chess with the Blashill decision behind a paywall and I’m not paying for that kind of bucket-carrying. I’m still very much in favor of Yzerman, but pretending that this is some kind of master-stroke level work is silly. Of
Brooke Fletcher catches up with Red Wings forward Joe Veleno about his memorable 2021 season that included his NHL debut.
The Detroit Red Wings slapped the C on hometown favorite Dylan Larkin this season. The 2014 first round draft pick has dazzled since he set foot on the ice at training camp back in 2015. The longest tenured Red Wing on the roster, big things were expected from the captain. While reviews were mixed, Larkin
Feb 25, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Sam Gagner (89) celebrates with goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) after the game against the Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Red Wings: Updates on 9 Top Defensemen Drafted Since 2018 by Jeff Hawkins The Detroit Red Wings avoided
The most successful team in the National Hockey League made a lot of noise on this date throughout the years. May 16 also featured plenty of overtime drama, broken records, and raised Stanley Cups. Let’s begin our daily journey back in time to relive all the best moments. Montreal Canadiens Rule the Day When you’ve
Steve Yzerman said he’d be quick about meeting with his coach, Jeff Blashill, after the Detroit Red Wings’ season ended. He did not say he’d be quick about deciding Blashill’s fate. This shouldn’t surprise anyone. Yzerman can’t be rushed. It served him well as a player, where he used his patience to set up his explosive attacks
The nature of an NHL season is trial and error. With fresh faces coming in and the knowledge of what did and didn’t work the season prior, players and coaches are often stuck in a pattern of trying out different things until something sticks. These “things” I’m referring to can be line combinations, styles of
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As an organization, the Detroit Red Wings needed to see improvement and growth. General manager Steve Yzerman had patched the lineup with no-risk, savvy signings, and a 10-month layoff had distanced the Wings from the calamity that was 2019-20, when they won just 17 times in 71 games and finished in last place, 23 points
The Detroit Red Wings went big, drafting five prospects – Seth Barton, Alec Regula, Moritz Seider, Antti Tuomisto, and William Wallinder – who stand at least 6-foot-3. They went tough, tabbing two of the hardest hitters – Jared McIsaac and Seider – in their respective draft classes. They went mobile with a trio of strong
[From the Griffins] GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Riley Barber’s 20th goal of this shortened 32-game season, scored with 5:37 remaining on Saturday, broke a 1-1 tie and propelled the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Monsters in their 2020-21 finale at Van Andel Arena. Grand Rapids’ fifth power play chance of
Apr 22, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) hugs right wing Filip Zadina (11) after scoring a goal during the first period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Red Wings Player Grades: Richard Panik by Alex Faber If you’re watching
Gene Myers | Special to Detroit Free Press Detroit Red Wings fans never will forget Steve Yzerman, with his gap-toothed smile, hoisting the Stanley Cup on the final night of the 1996-97 season. Believe it or not, it’s almost time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that incredible season, when the Wings ended a 42-year Stanley
It’s that time of the year…again. Is it bad that I’m becoming numb to missing the playoffs? Probably. Am I glad we aren’t floundering in the first round year after year? Definitely. Do I still hunger for playoff action? Without a doubt. The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs start today. For fans of hockey, this is
First up, remember that the #DRWAwards hosted by our very own Helmerroids is going on tonight on Twitter. you can follow at @Helmerroids and with #DRWAwards. WIIM Bracket Challenge! It’s back. Join us for bragging rights. Prospect Spotlight: Moritz Seider enjoys impressive season in Sweden – NHL.com “Is he ready to play in the NHL