The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the
Some folks claim that one of the key’s to life is having things to look forward, too. Hockey fans now have some clarity, and plenty to look forward to as the NHL and the NHLPA have agreed on details for a 2020-21 season. A breakdown of each division can be seen below, but Detroit Red
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 Devin Little, Ian McNaughton, Patrick Brown, Peter Ploshehanski, and Ryan Guenter are the muckers who make up
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) announced today an agreement to play a 2020-21 regular-season schedule of 56 games beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, and concluding on May 8.
Stephen Whyno | Associated Press Show Caption Hide Caption Russian 5 movie: Relive how the Red Wings came to “The Russian Five” will be shown on PBS (Channel 56) in Detroit at 9 p.m. Dec. 17, 2020. It tells the story of how 5 Soviets became Detroit Red Wings. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Anthony Mantha knows he has to live up to new contract with Red Wings Anthony Mantha talks about his new contract with the Red Wings. Nov. 3, 2020. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Get ready for a good many games against the Tampa Bay
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The NHL is a bit closer to actually getting on the ice. On Sunday, the NHL Board of Governors approved the proposed agreement between the league and the NHL Players Association. So, the path is basically cleared for a 56-game regular season to begin on Jan. 13. But there
Jeff Blashill’s first tenure as an NHL head coach has not exactly gone according to his plans or expectations before taking the job in June of 2015. He did earn a second contract in April of 2019, but it is also widely known that he is sitting upon the NHL head coaching hot seat. (from
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ was first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill on why Evgeny Svechnikov was demoted Evgeny Svechnikov was sent back to Grand Rapids with a message. Filmed Oct. 29, 2019 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press One was described as a complete package, a combination of
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News The Detroit Red Wings should be better this season, no matter what the length of schedule or division they’d be in. But given the pandemic, the NHL will attempt to play a shortened season (details still to be finalized and announced) with a dramatic division realignment focused on geography
Only two players remain with the Red Wings from their last Stanley Cup run in 2008. One of them, Valtteri Filppula, left the team in the summer of 2013 before returning to Detroit on a two-year deal last summer. The other player is forward Darren Helm, who has spent all of his 13 seasons in
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Steve Yzerman talks Red Wings rebuild, hopes for 2021 season Steve Yzerman discusses the Wings rebuild and hopes for 2021 season. Nov. 4, 2020. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Traditionally, the Detroit Red Wings spend New Year’s Eve playing in an evening game
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the
Stephen Whyno | Associated Press The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side’s executive board and Canadian health officials. The season would start Jan. 13. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the sides have an agreement, pending the approval of
There are differing opinions on the Detroit Red Wings here at The Hockey Writers. Case in point, my colleague Patrick Brown can rationalize a 2021 postseason appearance. I cannot. Another example: Devin Little does not believe the Red Wings and Golden Knights would be good trade partners if the latter wanted to alleviate cap space.
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the
The teams are now in Edmonton and the excitement is starting to build as the World Junior Championship is nearly a week away. The Los Angeles Kings lead the way in number of prospects competing in the tournament with a total of nine. Next in line, the Detroit Red Wings, have seven prospects participating in
As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with general manager Ken Holland leading the charge, many have an uneasy feeling about the future. If you’re concerned about Holland’s ability to execute the franchise-improving swaps, don’t fret. There have been