Dana Gauruder | Special to Detroit Free Press Michael Rasmussen had to sweat out his first NHL goal in more than two years for a few extra minutes. The young Detroit Red Wings center hopes he can reach the point where he didn’t have to fret about his spot on the roster. Detroit’s 2017 first-round
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Boston Bruins be interested in an experienced forward from the New Jersey Devils? Meanwhile, could there be a fit between the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins? There might be a better option for the Winnipeg Jets than Mattias Ekholm or David Savard, and the Edmonton Oilers and
Detroit — The NHL trade deadline is in two weeks, April 12, and Red Wings fans can’t wait. It used to be the Wings, as contenders, would add onto powerful rosters in hopes of winning the Stanley Cup. Now, it’s all about the future, rebuilding, and hoarding draft picks. The Wings have had moments in the last
Whatever traction was gained by playing the Carolina Hurricanes tough is now gone. Losing two games to the Detroit Red Wings the way the Columbus Blue Jackets did will do that. After a 3-1 loss on Saturday and a 4-1 loss on Sunday, the Blue Jackets had the worst-case scenario play out in front of
I thought for certain that Glendening drawing was Hronek. Dead-ringer. Bond between Marc-Andre Fleury, Sidney Crosby remains strong years later – Knights on Ice “I do miss that,” Fleury said. “We sat next to each other since our first trip on the plane. A lot of times we got to talk about anything in life.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated almost every aspect of American life for the last 12 months. And the sports scene around these parts has been no different. The Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, along with Michigan and Michigan State, have all changed how they work, travel and operate on a
There’s no doubt that Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss has been the victim of some pretty brutal games this season. A lack of scoring as well as a team decimated early by Covid Protocol and injuries didn’t help matters. It can also be agreed on that he’s had his fair share of struggles, too.
Detroit — The Red Wings knew Thursday’s 7-1 loss in Nashville was not acceptable on any level. No area of the game was good enough, but even more disheartening, the competitiveness of the team was questionable. So the Wings returned home, and they arrived at practice Friday with renewed energy. The way the Wings responded against Columbus, with
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a decision on their goaltenders even though Frederik Andersen’s injury situation remains murky. The Vancouver Canucks will likely not be trading one of their defensemen before the trade deadline and the Edmonton Oilers got some injury news that could affect a call-up this season.
A couple former first-round picks helped the Detroit Red Wings feel much better about themselves. Their Sunday matinee against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena was buffered by two empty-net goals that gave the Wings a well-earned 4-1 victory, their second in a row. “It was our most complete effort from start to finish
Detroit — For these past two days it’s been difficult to distinguish which team was chasing a playoff berth and the one in last place. The Red Wings are the team in the Central Division cellar but didn’t look like it against Columbus, which looked lethargic. And the Wings took advantage both days, Sunday completing
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin chats with the media after Detroit sweeps Columbus in a weekend set. #LGRW
Erne and Helm had the first really strong opportunity of the period, with Erne muscling through traffic to pass the puck in front of the crease to Helm, but the pass was broken up. Erne has had a real good stretch of games lately, and when he’s been bad, the entire team has been bad.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 28: Calvin Pickard #31 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammates at Little Caesars Arena on March 28, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings Preview: Building on Small Victories by Nate Brown The Red Wings secured
There is a lot going on in the world of hockey right now. The trade deadline is rapidly approaching in the NHL. The AHL season is in full-swing. The NCAA tournament is winding down, and the CHL is mostly up and running. Naturally, the Detroit Red Wings have a lot going on within their organization
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NHL coaches like Jeff Blashill of the Detroit Red Wings could always use a hockey player like Mark Kirton. For six straight games from Oct. 22-Nov. 1, 1981, Kirton’s high-energy, checking line with Paul Woods and Brad “Motor City” Smith either scored or assisted on the Red Wings’ first goal of the game during a 3-2-1 stretch. “He (Kirton) was a
March 28 is a significant date in National Hockey League history, with some of the biggest names and greatest players to ever take the ice having historical moments. Between some of the top goal-scorers and the best netminders hitting major milestones, this date belongs in the Hall of Fame. Wayne Gretzky Sets the All-Time Mark
Time: 3:00 PM EST Place: Little Caesars Arena TV: FS-D, NBCSN Radio: 97.1 FM The Ticket/1270 AM Jackets Blog: The Cannon Rematch time. Detroit shook off an ugly 7-1 loss against Nashville with a 3-1 homecoming victory against the Blue Jackets. The Wings jumped on Columbus early and, aside from being less-convincing in the second
[From the Griffins] DES MOINES, Iowa – Connor Dewar started and finished the night’s scoring on Saturday, lifting the Iowa Wild to a 5-4 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins at Wells Fargo Arena. His second goal came with 3:35 remaining to break a 4-4 tie and hand the Griffins their first regulation loss since