Dion Phaneuf

Danny DeKeyser day-to-day after taking slap shot to the knee

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After taking a Dion Phaneuf slap shot to the knee during Wednesday’s 3-1 win against the Ottawa Senators, defenseman Danny DeKeyser went straight down to the ice in pain. Luckily for him, and the Detroit Red Wings, it doesn’t appear to be a serious injury. DeKeyser is officially considered day-to-day. “It’s a bruise is what it looks like. It’s … Read more

Red Wings no longer pursuing Maple Leafs D Phaneuf

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The Detroit Red Wings are no longer in pursuit of defenseman Dion Phaneuf, according to MLive.com’s Ansar Khan. @DetroitRedWings no longer interested in pursuing a trade for @MapleLeafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf, I was told. — Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) June 19, 2015 Detroit and Toronto were in serious talks at the trade deadline about a deal … Read more

Red Wings willing to trade Mantha, top pick in draft

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The Detroit Red Wings off-season is well underway, and some big changes could be coming to Hockeytown. After having named Jeff Blashill the team’s new head coach last week, GM Ken Holland is now focusing his attention at the on-ice product in preparation for the NHL Entry Draft later this month. According to SportsNet in … Read more

The predictable reason why Phaneuf-to-the-Red Wings trade fell apart: asking price

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After watching how Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland walked away from the negotiating table with the Buffalo Sabres earlier this season when they demanded that top-prospect Anthony Mantha be included in any trade for defenseman Tyler Myers, you would think that other teams would pick up on the fact that Holland will not be moving him for any reason.

Apparently Toronto didn’t get that memo.

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