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
A young Håkan Andersson was guiding fishing tours in the Baltic and North Seas during his early twenties. His own playing career had finished before it got started after suffering a knee injury prior to him turning 20. This negative turned into good fortune as he soon thereafter found a scouting position with the Detroit
The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this date in National Hockey League history. He was far from the only Hockey Hall of Famer to hit a personal milestone. Also, today was a busy day on Broadway and in D.C. Let’s take our daily trip
It’s never too early to start talking about the upcoming NHL draft, is it? I personally do not think so. Beginning on June 21, 2021, it is my absolute favorite time of the year. You get to look at these young superstars and get a first-hand look at where they might land, and, even more
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 Detroit News Five of the seven Red Wings prospects named to rosters for the world junior hockey championships on Saturday are from Sweden, which hasn’t won the gold medal since 2012 in Calgary and just twice in the tournament’s 44-year history. The 2020-2021 tournament begins on Christmas Day and wraps up with the gold medal
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Steve Yzerman on his plans for the Detroit Red Wings head coaching job Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman on head coach Jeff Blashill. Filmed Feb. 24, 2020 in Detroit. Jeff Blashill and select members of his staff have returned to Little Caesars
Whenever you discuss a mock trade, it’s impossible to not look like a fool. Player value is highly subjective, after all, and a prospect or first-round pick that you hold dear may be casually thrown into a real-life trade as the byline for a bigger deal. Because of this, I normally try to not spend
Ryan Ford | 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. The 2020-21 NHL season is … well, we can’t say fast, but it is … approaching. We still don’t have a
Associated Press | The Detroit News The Detroit Red Wings traded the rights to forward Dmytro Timashov to the New York Islanders for future considerations. Timashov, the Ukrainian-born Swede who turned 24 in October, appeared in five games with the Red Wings in 2019-20 after the team claimed him off waivers from Toronto on Feb.
The big news out of Vegas this week was that the Golden Knights are looking to move winger Max Pacioretty as the club looks to get under the $81.5 million salary cap for the 2020-21 season. To further @TSN_Sports‘ report that the Golden Knights are shopping Max Pacioretty: I’ve also heard Vegas has spoken to
The Detroit News Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan talks about the NHL’s plans to start the regular season on Jan. 13, the economic impact on Wings owner Christopher Ilitch and ex-NHL referee Paul Stewart discusses his rocky relationship with ex-captain Steve Yzerman. Here’s the highlights from episode 41 of OctoPulse: ►1:30: NHL/NHLPA close in on
Heading into the 2020-21 NHL season, it’s fair to say that the Detroit Red Wings don’t have much star power. Coming off one of the most embarrassing seasons in the salary cap era, the Red Wings should be trying to acquire as many talented players as possible. In the meanwhile, Michigan-native Dylan Larkin needs to
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. Moritz Seider continues to breathe hope into the Detroit Red Wings’ rebuild. The defense prospect is dominating in the Swedish
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News The anticipation is building. As the NHL crawls to establishing a report date to training camp and a start to the regular season, there is a sense Red Wings fans will actually get to watch some games beginning next month. Games in which the Wings look to be far
Motown, The Motor City, Hockeytown. Detroit is a proud, blue-collar, mid-western city that at one time was home to 1.86 million people. It has since fallen from grace but is absolutely on the upswing. Even in the city’s darkest of times, the Red Wings have been a bright spot for many Detroiters, people who have
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Chris Ilitch on Detroit Red Wings: “We are working exceptionally hard” Chris Ilitch reflects on youth hockey, Detroit Red Wings’ rebuild. Filmed Feb. 18, 2020 in Detroit. The Detroit Red Wings were the worst team in the NHL last season, winning just 17 games —
Detroit, Michigan is 200 or so miles north of Columbus, Ohio. The Detroit Red Wings are a rebuilding team but searching for the club’s next starting goaltender. The current Red Wing tandem of Thomas Greiss and Jonathan Bernier are age 34 and 32, respectively. The team has a pile of young talent that will hopefully
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings’ Jeff Blashill: I get good feedback from Steve Yzerman Coach Jeff Blashill on his relationship with Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman. Filmed Feb. 21, 2020 in Uniondale, N.Y. Jeff Blashill was at his office at Little Caesars Arena, eager to
If a few more things fall into place, Detroit Red Wings training camp will start later this month. Add one more holiday to the December calendar. Steve Yzerman got most of his holiday shopping done earlier this year and is ready to go for the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. No long lines; no