Following a flurry of moves at the open of free agency, the Detroit Red Wings look remarkably different from the group they iced during the 2019-20 season. One of those changes comes in goal, where longtime starter Jimmy Howard is out and former New York Islander Thomas Greiss is in. But make no mistake: the
A Columbus Blue Jackets prospect playing in the KHL is on a four-game goal streak, a Detroit Red Wings former second-round pick is dominating to start the 2020-21 Swedish Hockey League season, and the Florida Panthers AHL affiliate sign two draft picks from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft to one-year AHL contracts. Marchenko Streaking In
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News When you scanned the Red Wings’ lineup last season, the holes and weaknesses were gaping. There were too many players who were playing in spots that were above where they should be — and that was compounded by whether they should be playing in the NHL at all. It all
If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates in a National Hockey League game had big moments on this date. There were league debuts, first goals, first assists and first wins among today’s memories. The Rocket Blasts
Brooke Fletcher catches up with forward Lucas Raymond, the Detroit Red Wings’ first-round pick, this week on The Third Half.
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, and Tony Wolak are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit – Mike Emrick, one of the most popular sportscasters of all time, retired Monday, ending a 47-year career broadcasting hockey. The Marysville, Mich., resident has been the lead play-by-play man the last 15 years for NBC Sports’ NHL coverage. Emrick combined an unabashed excitement for the game with a
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Steve Yzerman: Why players are intrigued to play for Red Wings Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on a Zoom call, Oct. 12, 2020. In the year and a half since he took command of the Detroit Red Wings, the franchise he captained to three
Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in National Hockey League history, including the first for two expansion teams. There were also plenty of personal milestones reached including first goals, first shutouts and even a very important first professional contract. A Foursome of Historic Wins The third time was the charm for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings’ Steve Yzerman on trade with Rangers: We need assets Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman talks trade with Rangers, rebuild on a Zoom call, Sept. 26, 2020. The following is an excerpt from “The Big 50: The Detroit Red Wings,” written by Free
For the dedication and heart you’ve given to this team and community in 13 season – Thank you, Abby.
Mark Falkner | The Detroit News It was nearly a year ago at Little Caesars Arena when Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith heard the news that forward Bobby Ryan had left the team indefinitely after the morning skate and wouldn’t be in that night’s lineup against the Detroit Red Wings. Ryan checked himself right away into
Associated Press | The Detroit News The Los Angeles Kings have signed No. 2 overall draft pick Quinton Byfield to a three-year contract. The Kings announced the entry-level deal Friday with Byfield, a powerful 6-foot-5 center from Ontario. The 18-year-old Byfield is likely to play another year of junior hockey before he moves to the
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on why signing players to short-term deals is preferable Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman discusses why he is preferring to sign players to short-term deals. Detroit – Jan Bednar is familiar with Red Wings goaltenders. Bednar is from the Czech
The National Hockey League changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of first, there were plenty of memorable events to happen for the first time as well as some goaltending greats doing what they did best. Mr. Hockey Makes His Debut
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Kyle Aucoin talks kinship with another 2020 Red Wings draft pick Kyle Aucoin, a 2020 draft pick by the Detroit Red Wings. Oct. 15, 2020. They are the long shots of the drafts, the players who, if they become regulars in the NHL, are
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on what lures free agents to Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman says the club’s historical standing as an Original Six member of the NHL, as well as a chance to play right away, are major selling points. Detroit — This
The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat to a game on Oct. 15, there is a really good chance you threw it on the ice before the end of the night.
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption How Steve Yzerman convinced Bobby Ryan to join Red Wings New Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan on a Zoom call, Oct. 9, 2020. His former players laid bare just how strange it could be to have Scotty Bowman as their coach, for a
Oct. 14 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the very first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for the first time and plenty of personal milestones were reached by both players and coaches. A Great Day for Gretzky Oct. 14