In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are petitioning to have the rules of the NHL Draft Lottery changed. Meanwhile, there is talk out of Chicago that while GM Stan Bowman contends none of the core four will be traded, one scenario could see a veteran player moved. Would the New York Islanders
The Detroit Red Wings are entering the next phase of their rebuild under GM Steve Yzerman, and although the last four seasons of sub-.500 records have been difficult to watch at times, there has been one constant that rings true: The kids can play. Related: 3 Biggest Trades in Red Wings History Looking ahead to
On a two-year, $4 million deal Vladislav Namestnikov is more than just a cool story for the Detroit Red Wings. Yes, his uncle was Slava Kozlov — who spent 10 seasons with the Red Wings and was a member of the famed “Russian Five.” Yes, he was drafted by Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) is having major problems as the region is having an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Also, one of the league’s top teams will have their captain on the ice for the first time this season. Finally, a Detroit Red Wings’ prospect returns home from Europe after another injury. Voltigeurs
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on negotiations with forwards Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman says he feels confident he can reach deals with forwards Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha. Detroit – The Red Wings and forward Tyler Bertuzzi submitted
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings’ “Most Canadian Guy” Tyler Bertuzzi delighted by Dumb & Dumber actor Jeff Daniels and Dave Coulier announced the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup against Chicago, much to players delight. Filmed March 6, 2020 in Detroit. Forward Tyler Bertuzzi is asking for quite a
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — That Jan. 1 start date the NHL is hoping for is looking a lot less likely. The NHL announced Thursday the postponements of the 2021 Winter Classic at Target Field in Minneapolis, as well as the 2021 All-Star Weekend (Jan. 29-30, 2021) in Sunrise, Florida (home of the Panthers,
Mark Falkner | The Detroit News Young Hockeytown fans in Detroit may not have heard of the 1980s television series “MacGyver,” but former National Hockey League general manager Brian Burke knows about actor Richard Dean Anderson’s troubleshooting ways. While on his book tour last week to promote “Burke’s Law: A Life in Hockey,” the 65-year-old Burke said Detroit Red
Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on picking 4th: ” Anything I say is going to be self serving” Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on a Zoom call following the news he’ll pick fourth in the 2020 draft. Nearly 40 years have passed since
We are entering a quieter stage of NHL Free Agency after an extremely hot start that includes the Detroit Red Wings, who’ve been tactical with their signings as they head into the next season of their rebuild. Still, the Red Wings have plenty of cap space (approx $18.7 million) available and need to fill holes
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings were bad last season, that’s no secret, and goaltender Thomas Greiss saw it up close. As a member of the New York Islanders, Greiss was part of two one-sided Islanders victories over the Wings. That wouldn’t, typically, be a selling point for a player
Little Caesars Area Building Operations Manager, Al Sobotka, takes us through some of his famous “AL-BBQ” recipes. First up, ribs! Presented by Kroger & Budweiser.
Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in National Hockey League history. This date has big over the years for hockey fans in Quebec City, Detroit and Pittsburgh. Lafleur & Dionne Own the Day Hockey Hall of Famers Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne began their connection to each
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. Early October broke a long, dull lull for the Detroit Red Wings, featuring both the NHL draft and the start
With the 2020 NHL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror, the Detroit Red Wings can turn their attention to the 2020-21 season. In the meantime, there are still news and rumors to discuss, including prospect updates, injuries, and additional moves that Steve Yzerman is evaluating. Let’s get caught up on the latest Red
Ted Kulfan | The Detroit News Detroit — There was a real chance this was going to happen, and Kris Draper wanted to make sure it was the right and correct piece of business. Just before the second day of the NHL Entry Draft on Oct. 7, some names of possible picks were thrown around and one in
The Detroit Red Wings’ blue line hasn’t been the same since names like Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, and Chris Chelios graced it. Sure, fan favorites have made for some great memories (You got Kronwalled!), but the defense has long felt like an afterthought (See: Jonathan Ericsson, Kyle Quincey). That is clearly no longer the case.
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