Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit – Justin Abdelkader accomplished his childhood dream, playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Abdelkader wrote about his love for the Wings and his 13 years of playing for the franchise in a Players Tribune article. Abdelkader, a Muskegon native who played at Michigan State, was drafted by the Wings in the second
Now that the Detroit Red Wings are done with their offseason moves, the organization can turn their focus to the 2020-21 season. And what comes at the end of next season? You guessed it – the Seattle Kraken expansion draft. Previously, the Red Wings appeared to be in good shape with regard to the expansion
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. Buoyed by new contracts, Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha sounded the same note: They can’t wait to get playing again.
The Anaheim Ducks now have both of their 2020 first-round draft picks under contract. Meanwhile, we had a very busy weekend in European hockey. Two other first-round picks from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft had big performances to lead their country to an international tournament victory. Finally, a former first-round pick of the Detroit Red
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, what are the chances Ilya Kovalchuk returns to the Montreal Canadiens? In Toronto, is there any truth to the whispers that the Maple Leafs might have cohesion issues with their two-tier salary structure? Why are the Detroit Red Wings avoiding an offer sheet? Finally, there are a few updates on
One of the biggest trades in National Hockey History went down on this date as two heated rivals swapped star players. Also, Nov. 7 has seen some of the best players to ever skate in Detroit have big moments and multiple defensemen have big nights on the scoresheet. Esposito Opens on Broadway The Boston Bruins
A pair of Hall of Fame teammates both hit big milestones on this date. Nov. 6 was also very memorable during the early days of National Hockey League history, with some of the game’s pioneers making contributions. Plus, the son of a hockey legend kept the family tradition of success alive and well. Gretzky &
The Detroit Red Wings announced that they locked-up winger Anthony Mantha to a four-year deal worth $22.8 million ($5.7 million cap hit.) The move locks up a player that is in their prime, and is widely considered to be the team’s second-best player. While the deal not only signals that general manager Steve Yzerman is,
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Minnesota Wild have done a 180 degree turn on their urgency to trade defenseman Matt Dumba. In Detroit, what else might the Red Wings add before next season begins? In Edmonton, there is some competition brewing between prospect defensemen and the team has loaned newly-acquired Dominik Kahun out. Finally,
With the 51st selection in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings selected from Frölunda H.C., Theodor Niederbach. The selection made by Kris Draper on October 7, 2020, might have sounded something as though the NHL not been forced into a post-Covid, virtual, socially-distanced draft. The Red Wings became aware and very interested
Detroit — If Red Wings draft pick Kyle Aucoin needs advice about his hockey career, he has an invaluable resource right in the house. His dad Adrian played 18 years in the NHL, with seven teams, while playing a staggering 1,108 games. “He’s always been my role model, someone I could always look up to,” said
This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were multiple goals scored in short order, memorable moments in Detroit, Vancouver and Los Angeles, a big three-team trade and a very special hat trick. Scoring Early and Often Jean Beliveau scored all four goals for the Montreal Canadiens, on
Associated Press | Associated Press Frisco, Texas — Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin will need about five months of rehabilitation and recovery after surgery to repair the torn labrum in his hip that he played with during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Goaltender Ben Bishop is facing a similar recovery time following his second knee surgery.
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — After a busy offseason, the Detroit Red Wings still might not be ready to finalize their roster. As of Wednesday, the Wings had 22 players signed (on a 23-man roster) with $9.538 million available on an $81.5 million salary cap. So there’s still room for general manager
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. Steve Yzerman is trying to balance negotiating smart contracts with stoking the Detroit Red Wings rebuild in both the present and
The Dallas Stars revealed that two of their key players could miss some time whenever the 2020-21 season begins. This could open the door for two of their top prospects who are looking to continue the success from their first professional seasons. Also, a recent Detroit Red Wings draft pick is off to a great
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. Steve Yzerman was willing to hand out term to Anthony Mantha, and with that, the hope Mantha understands where his
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — Anthony Mantha’s new contract with the Red Wings keeps the team’s salary commitments manageable, and keeps a key piece in the team’s rebuild in Detroit for at least the next four seasons. A day after signing Mantha to a four-year contract worth $22.8 million ($5.7 million annual
It’s odd saying we’re in the NHL offseason in early November. Obviously, a bunch of unique circumstances have led us to this point, with the burning question on everyone’s minds being when will we again see NHL hockey. That is especially true for teams that did not take part in the return to play, such
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. Steve Yzerman continues to show sound fiscal judgment as he guides the Detroit Red Wings towards