Maneuvering to sign young stars in the NHL has become somewhat of an art form since the salary-cap era began. There’s the need to appease the team’s future without rattling its existing core. Also, the deal needs to fit within the constraints of the team’s cap space. Finally, there’s the concern of driving up the
We’re back on the saddle as news regarding the Detroit Red Wings continues to trickle in. Of course, the biggest news is that a key piece of the lineup is now locked up on a new contract. But the fun doesn’t stop there – let’s dive in! Tyler Bertuzzi Signs Tyler Bertuzzi, who represented the
Jose M. Romero , Craig Harris | Arizona Republic The Arizona Coyotes on Thursday renounced the rights to Mitchell Miller, their first draft pick of this month’s NHL Draft, following an Arizona Republic examination into Miller’s harassment of a developmentally disabled African-American classmate four years ago. The selection of Miller, 18 and now playing hockey at the
The Detroit News Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan talks about general manager Steve Yzerman setting the team’s payroll structure with the Tyler Bertuzzi arbitration case and retired NHL broadcaster Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick is the guest on this week’s episode. Here are some of the highlights from episode 39 of the OctoPulse podcast. ►:45: Tyler
Associated Press Glendale, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes renounced their rights Thursday to their top 2020 draft pick after saying they learned more about his bullying of a Black classmate with developmental disabilities four years ago. The team parted ways with Mitchell Miller after taking criticism for selecting him in the fourth round earlier this
Given all the moves that Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has made over the course of this month, perhaps it’s easy to overlook a guy like Jon Merrill. After all, he’s not a former second-overall pick like Bobby Ryan. He’s not from a well-known hockey family like Marc Staal. And he doesn’t have
Some of the most legendary players in National Hockey League history added to their resumes on this date. Detroit and Montreal both proved why they are two of the game’s most historic cities on Oct. 29, while fans in Pittsburgh got to witness greatness on multiple occasions. Super Day for Mario Mario Lemieux’s Hall of
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Red Wings’ Tyler Bertuzzi on arbitration: ‘A little different’ Tyler Bertuzzi describes taking the Detroit Red Wings to arbitration during a Zoom call with the media on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Tyler Bertuzzi doesn’t know when the Detroit Red Wings will play again
In a season full of disappointments, the 2019-20 Detroit Red Wings didn’t have much to be excited about. However, one of the bright spots on the roster was netminder Jonathan Bernier, who led the team with 7.2 points shares. Now entering his third season with the team, Bernier will be competing with newly acquired Thomas
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit – The start of the professional hockey season keeps getting punted forward. The American Hockey League, the minor league development arm of the NHL, announced Wednesday it’s aiming for a Feb. 5 start to its 2020-21 regular season. The AHL had originally planned for a Dec. 1 delayed
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Tyler Bertuzzi has no hard feeling toward the Red Wings. Sure, Bertuzzi basically lost his salary arbitration hearing, Tuesday’s decision coming in at a $3.5 million salary for Bertuzzi (he filed for $4.25 million and the Wings $3.15 million), but again, no hard feelings. There’s no disappointment
Mark Falkner | The Detroit News When Detroit Red Wings center Sam Gagner had eight points in one game in 2012 to tie an Edmonton Oilers club record set by Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey, Gagner received congratulations that night from Hall of Famers Gretzky and Coffey. Gagner says nothing compared, though, to the time
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Red Wings’ Tyler Bertuzzi on arbitration: ‘A little different’ Tyler Bertuzzi describes taking the Detroit Red Wings to arbitration during a Zoom call with the media on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Admitting it was a different feeling that anything he’d ever experienced, Tyler
Pat Graham | Associated Press Denver — Over a month’s span, defenseman Devon Toews recorded a hat trick of memorable moments: making the Eastern Conference finals with the New York Islanders, getting married and being dealt to the Colorado Avalanche. Now, add in another — a lucrative payday. The 26-year-old Toews agreed to a four-year
The road to the Detroit Red Wings has been a long, winding one for Bobby Ryan. Though his career has had its ups and downs, a surprise move by the Ottawa Senators in late September to buy out the remaining two years of his contract immediately caught the eye of Detroit general manager Steve Yzerman.
The Detroit News Three freshmen on the University of Michigan’s hockey team were among the top 31 players projected as first-round prospects for the 2021 National Hockey League draft. NHL Central Scouting released on Tuesday a preliminary list of “A”-rated players, including defensemen Owen Power (6’4″, 215) and Ken Johnson (6’0″, 170) and forward Matthew
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Steve Yzerman on signing Bobby Ryan, Jon Merrill to Detroit Red Wings Steve Yzerman on signing Bobby Ryan & Jon Merrill. Oct. 9, 2020. An arbitrator settled on $3.5 million between Tyler Bertuzzi and the Detroit Red Wings. The sides presented their cases Sunday,
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — After a long, long wait, Tyler Bertuzzi’s salary arbitration wasn’t too surprising. It was smack near the middle. Bertuzzi was awarded a salary Tuesday for the 2020-21 regular season of $3.5 million. The Wings were proposing $3.15 million, while Bertuzzi was asking for $4.25 million. Still, Bertuzzi, 25,
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Steve Yzerman on signing Bobby Ryan, Jon Merrill to Detroit Red Wings Steve Yzerman on signing Bobby Ryan & Jon Merrill. Oct. 9, 2020. A salary decision is imminent on Tyler Bertuzzi and the Detroit Red Wings. An arbitrator agreed upon by the NHL
Craig Harris , Jose M. Romero | Arizona Republic Show Caption Hide Caption NHL player grants little girl’s birthday wish 7-year-old Annalise loves her Edmonton Oilers, especially their captain. That’s why he wanted to make her feel extra special on her birthday. 🎂 The Arizona Coyotes last month boasted about having their chief executive selected