In 2019, the Detroit Red Wings seemed to have found their core. Although the team was terrible, the trio of Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha provided some hope for the future, each averaging over .68 points per game (Bertuzzi .68, Larkin .75 and Mantha .88). However, the core had some major alterations this year.
In the eighth round of the shootout last Saturday, Detroit Red Wings unsung leader Sam Gagner claimed possession of the puck at center ice. He weaved right. Then left, before stickhandling – and adding a bit of distraction – in the crease. Spotting an opening, Gagner released a rising wrister over Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Curtis
Detroit — The thought did cross Bobby Ryan’s mind. After Ryan underwent triceps surgery three weeks ago, and the unknown of what was going to happen afterward and how much it was going to take to return, the idea of retiring popped into his head. But not anymore. “There were a couple of days it was
As the season in Hockeytown draws to a close, fans and front office aficionados have their eyes set on the offseason. From the draft lottery to the start of free agency season, the offseason has become, at times, the most exciting thing with the Detroit Red Wings. It’s the time where new faces don the
With the abundance of cap room Steve Yzerman will have at his disposal this offseason, the Detroit Red Wings general manager likely will target long-term, short-term and smart-money moves. Re-signing injured veteran Bobby Ryan fits each philosophy: Long-Term: Ryan’s experience as a top-prospect-turned-dependable-veteran will aid the development of several young players rising through the organization.
There has been a wide range of emotions experienced by the teams and fans of the National Hockey League on this date. One of the biggest offensive nights in playoff history went down on May 6, and a fan base had to say goodbye to their favorite team. Let’s begin our daily trip back in
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
[From the Griffins] GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A late goal by Josh Dunne, the second of the night for the Cleveland Monsters on the power play, lifted the visitors to a 3-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday at Van Andel Arena. For the second straight contest the Griffins rallied to tie the
Detroit Red Wings F Bobby Ryan, out since March 28, says he had a deteriorated tendon in his R triceps. Underwent surgery last month. Says it went well, starting to rehab a little bit. — Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) May 5, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers lose Shayne Gostisbehere to a two-game suspension after boarding call –
Based on what Steve Yzerman said at the trade deadline, he’ll deliver his decision on the Red Wings coaching situation as soon as next week. Asked about Jeff Blashill’s future with the Detroit Red Wings on April 12, Yzerman replied, “Jeff and I will sit down very quickly after the season and discuss that.” The
The Detroit Red Wings announced that Tyler Bertuzzi underwent successful back surgery and should be back by training camp. From the Detroit News’ Ted Kulfan: On several occasions, Bertuzzi attempted to return to the ice and went through casual, individual skates. But it was apparent after the weeks began to build up that surgery could become
When the Red Wings were threatening new lows a few weeks ago, dropping the occasional 7-1 stinker, the coaching verdict seemed clear. Progress was minimal, and with Jeff Blashill’s contract expiring after his sixth season, change was needed. And then some things did change. The Wings’ defense tightened and their young players competed harder and
Bobby Ryan wants to be a part of the Detroit Red Wings’ future, and not just because he feels robbed in the present. Ryan enters the offseason determined to rehabilitate his right triceps, which required season-ending surgery shortly after he played his last game March 28. At 34, Ryan is in the twilight of his
Detroit — Do the Red Wings bring back coach Jeff Blashill? Should they retain Blashill for a seventh season behind the bench? Or will general manager Steve Yzerman go in another direction as he further puts his stamp on this organization? Everyone will know, likely, by early next week, as the Wings embark into the offseason
The Detroit Red Wings have featured a handful of extraordinary teams over the years, but the 1951-52 team stands out as one of the best … in NHL history. Back then, Detroit wasn’t Hockeytown yet. It wasn’t even Motown at that point either, but rather the Motor City, with the auto industry booming thanks to
The Detroit Red Wings rely on Tyler Bertuzzi for grit and goals and missed him dearly this season. Now they’re hoping he’ll be ready for the start of next season. Three months after he left the Jan. 30 game early because of an ailing back, Bertuzzi underwent surgery. “Like any injury, you never know for
Detroit — The Red Wings announced Wednesday forward Tyler Bertuzzi underwent successful back surgery on Friday, lending clarity to the season-long mystery. Bertuzzi, 26, played in only nine games before suffering an undisclosed injury. He had surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The procedure was performed by Dr. Frank Cammisa. Bertuzzi is
Detroit Red Wings rookie defenseman Dennis Cholowski, like his teammates, spent much of the first period on April 24 defending the constant pressure displayed by the Dallas Stars. Through the opening 16 minutes, the Stars generated 16 shots on goal (SOG). The Red Wings had one, but on their second, Cholowski scored to break what was,
Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel free to
Woo. That’s hockey baby, indeed. I have no idea if the Tweet embed is still going to be up by the time this posts, so I’ll put the screenshot at the bottom of the page just in case, but there’s a big part of me that’s absolutely in love with the drama of the Rangers