Today in Hockey History: Feb. 21 – The Hockey Writers One year later [1929], the Detroit Cougars, before being known as the Red Wings, clinched their first-ever playoff berth, with a 1-0 win over the Rangers. Goaltender Clarence “Dolly” Dolson recorded the eighth shutout of his rookie season and the first of three straight shutouts.
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dylan Larkin: We care about being Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, Feb. 20, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings face a fresh week with another veteran on waivers and disparate performances from others on the
Mar 9, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) talks with center Frans Nielsen (51) during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings Weekly Rewind: Frans Nielsen Waived by Nate Brown The Detroit Red Wings made another move this
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Mathias Brome hadn’t scored in 17 games, hadn’t earned a point, but he didn’t panic. Brome is 26, an undrafted free agent who signed with the Red Wings, and has played professionally in the Swedish Elite League He’s been through scoring slumps. And although frustrated, Brome knew
The Detroit Red Wings waived Frans Nielsen today, fulfilling the wishes of many in the fan base. It’s not personal, but certainly watching the progress in Grand Rapids (more on that in a second), it’s a wonder as to why Nielsen was still sticking with the team when he’s really not contributing offensively. Frans Nielsen
Interesting news on the waiver wire today: Henrique clears. Frans Nielsen (DET) on waivers — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 21, 2021 Not only did the Wings elect not to take on one big disappointing contract, they’re now in the process of at least giving themselves the opportunity to partially deal with one they already have.
Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history hit personal milestones and had huge performances on Feb. 21. Unfortunately, one of those legendary figures left us far too early on this date. There was plenty of action on this night in 2001, including a Hall of Famer playing his former team for the
Following the Detroit Red Wings 7-2 blowout at the hands of the Florida Panthers, the media awaited Head Coach Jeff Blashill, ready to get an explanation of what had just happened. Instead, Blashill had the difficult job of informing the media of the passing of beloved team masseur and equipment manager, Sergei Tchekmarev. The #RedWings are
Detroit Red Wings mourn death of longtime masseur Sergei Tchekmarev – Freep “He was one of the best people I’ve ever been around,” Blashill said. “One of the kindest. Cared and had an unreal outlook on life. My heart goes out to his family. And certainly to some many people around here who loved him,
Shawn Windsor | Detroit Free Press They were supposed to be a bit better this season, these young(ish) — and rebuilding — Detroit Red Wings. And, for the most part, they have been. Even if their record doesn’t show it, even if they put forth a stink bomb as they did Friday night at Little Caesars Arena against the
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings found out about Sergei Tchekmarev’s death after Friday’s ragged loss against Florida. Tchekmarev, 65, was the team masseur, an equipment manager, and generally made everyone — players, coaches, media, anyone — feel better about the day with a smile or joke. “It was devastating news,”
[From the Griffins] GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Dennis Cholowski’s blast from the right circle 1:05 into overtime on Saturday lifted the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Monsters in their home opener at Van Andel Arena. Winners of three in a row, the Griffins continued their penchant for scoring goals on
We hear from coach Jeff Blashill after his Red Wings bounce back nicely from a bad loss Friday night. #MadetoChill
Noah Trister | Associated Press Mathias Brome scored his first NHL goal late in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. Patrik Nemeth also scored his first goal of the season for the Red Wings, who won for only
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 20: Jonathan Bernier #45 of the Detroit Red Wings makes a save in front of Eetu Luostarinen #27 of the Florida Panthers during the third period at Little Caesars Arena on February 20, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Detroit Red Wings Preview: Back at it against Florida
I’ll start with something I said via Twitter that wasn’t appreciated: I don’t like Anthony Mantha challenging Aleksander Barkov for Barkov’s hit on Dylan Larkin late in the third period today. Part of it is that bad things happen when Mantha plays that role. The guy’s hands are glass. If someone needs to step up,
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dylan Larkin: We care about being Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, Feb. 20, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings needed to redeem themselves, needed to show they have a modicum of self respect. Their Saturday
Ted Kulfan| The Detroit News Detroit — A day after a terrible defeat and the sadness about a death of a beloved friend, the Red Wings found reason Saturday to smile. Patrick Nemeth and Mathias Brome scored their first goals of the season in the second period, leading the Wings to a 2-1 victory over the
Detroit is now just over half way through their six game home stretch and things have not been great leading up to tonight. Finally though, Detroit squeaked out a close win to overcome the Florida Panthers. The highlight of the night though, was that Mattias Brome netted his first NHL goal to help secure Detroit’s
Captain Dylan Larkin says it was a difficult for his Red Wings to even be at the rink Saturday after the death longtime team masseur Sergei Tchekmarev on Friday. #LGRW