Detroit — The Red Wings were the team that drafted Anthony Mantha in the first round in 2013. It’s the only professional organization he’s known and the friends Mantha made in Detroit will likely be lifetime acquaintances. So you can see how Monday’s trade that sent Mantha to Washington for forwards Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik,
Detroit — Just like Anthony Mantha could benefit from a fresh start in Washington, the same could be true for new Red Wing Jakub Vrana. There are lot of similarities between the two. They’re somewhat comparable players and they’ve had similar potholes this season. It’s also why many analysts feel this, ultimately, could be a profitable trade for
Since Anthony Mantha got off to a slow start this season, Red Wings fans have wondered whether or not this would be his last season in Detroit. Well, those fans got their answer ahead of the trade deadline as it was announced that the Red Wings had traded him to the Washington Capitals in a
Less than 24 hours removed from the end of trade deadline day, scribes and analysts are picking their winners and losers. Perhaps it’s not fair to do so without a better understanding of what was really out there for some of the GMs who were active on Monday. For example, could the Buffalo Sabres gotten
Anthony Mantha woke up, checked his phone, and knew what he had to do. The new member of the Washington Capitals detailed a tumultuous trade deadline, reflected on his time with the Detroit Red Wings, and revealed, unsurprisingly, that when one wakes up and see Steve Yzerman’s name on the mobile screen, there’s no lollygagging.
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 23: Richard Panik #14 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal with teammates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at Capital One Arena on February 23, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Will Joe Veleno Play for the Red Wings This Season? by Alex Faber Now
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Few things in sports are as tough to watch as unfulfilled talent, especially when flashes of that talent are so easy to see. Giving up on that promise might be harder still. Yet that’s what Steve Yzerman did Monday afternoon shortly before the NHL trade deadline when the Detroit Red Wings general manager shipped off Anthony
The Detroit Red Wings moved forward from the NHL trade deadline with an eye toward a strong finish. They emerged from an emotional, stressful trade deadline having said goodbye to three teammates, anticipating welcoming two new ones, and having put together impressive back-to-back victories against an elite opponent. “You saw this weekend what we’re capable
VANCOUVER, BC – DECEMBER 31: Joe Veleno #9 of Canada skates with the puck against Russia in Group A hockey action of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship on December, 31, 2018 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) Red Wings Stun Carolina, Complete Series Sweep with 3-1 Win
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin says it was a relief for the trade deadline to pass and it showed in a 3-1 victory over the Hurricanes. #LGRW
The Detroit Red Wings looked like a team relieved to be past the trade deadline. Their outing against the Carolina Hurricanes Monday at PNC Arena came a mere hours after losing Anthony Mantha in a trade that set the hockey world abuzz. The Wings played loose and confident, and created havoc around the net. Their
One piece that was going to be part of the Red Wings’ rebuild was dealt Monday, but many others remain in Detroit. And some of those young cornerstones of the rebuild gave Wings’ fans plenty of optimism playing against the Carolina Hurricanes later in the evening. Adam Erne and Filip Zadina (power play) scored goals 2
We hear from coach Jeff Blashill after Red Wings emerge from a stressful few days before the trade deadline with yet another standings-defying victory over the Hurricanes. #MadetoChill
Why did the Red Wings play like world-beaters after the trade deadline? Mickey Redmond tries to make sense of it.
John Wawrow | Associated Press Buffalo, N.Y. — Forward Taylor Hall hopes a fresh start with the Boston Bruins can boost his confidence after three dreadful months with the Buffalo Sabres. The opportunity to join a team making a late-season playoff push should help after the NHL’s 2018 MVP was acquired by the Bruins on Monday. “These
First Period Pretty good start for the Wings as they have not yet been scored upon in the first five minutes and there have been no whistles. Rasmussen has the first decent chance for the Wings as he makes himself a pest in Holmstrom’s Office. Pretty even game so far with a slight edge to
SUNRISE, FLORIDA – MARCH 30: Filip Zadina #11 of the Detroit Red Wings (C) celebrates his powerplay goal at 7:29 of the second period against Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers and is joined by Filip Hronek #17 (L) and Adam Erne #73 (R) at the BB&T Center on March 30, 2021 in Sunrise,
Detroit — General manager Steve Yzerman went big in the final minutes of Monday’s NHL trade deadline. The Wings traded forward Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals for forwards Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik, a 2021 first-round pick and a 2022 second-round pick. The move sent shockwaves around the NHL during an otherwise uneventful finish to the trade deadline.