According to a report from Bob McKenzie of TSN, former Detroit Red Wings fan-favorite Justin Abdelkader wants to return to the NHL for the 2021-22 season. As noted, the Red Wings are still paying Abdelkader over $1 million per year for each of the next 5 years due to conditions of his buyout. Nation, where … Read more
According to a press release from USA Hockey, former Detroit Red Wings F Justin Abdelkader has been named captain of the 2021 Men’s U.S. National Team. From USA Hockey: Justin Abdelkader (Muskegon, Mich.) has been named captain of the 2021 U.S. Men’s National Team. “We’re excited to have Justin leading this team and our country here … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings mnade the decision to cut ties with veteran forward Justin Abdelkader prior to this season after 739 career NHL games, all played with Detroit. After being unable to land another NHL contract, he signed with EV Zug of the Swiss National League where he tallied four goals and four assists in … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings mnade the decision to cut ties with veteran forward Justin Abdelkader prior to this season after 739 career NHL games, all played with Detroit. And while he wasn’t able to land another contract from an NHL team, one professional franchise is taking a waiver on him. Abdelkader signed a contract with … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings officially announced that Dylan Larkin is now the 37th captain in franchise history, following in the footsteps of the likes of Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg. And now that we know who will be wearing the “C” on his jersey, we now know who will be donning the “A” … Read more
For 13 seasons, Justin Abdelkader won over the hearts of Detroit Red Wings‘ fans but all good things must come to an end as Steve Yzerman decided to buy him out in October. Now, according to a report from David Pagnotta, Abdelkader could be in line for a new gig as he has “drawn interest … Read more
In 2005, Justin Abdelkader’s dream came true when he was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round of the NHL Draft. For the next 13 years, Justin was part of the Red Wings organization, until GM Steve Yzerman recently made the decision that it was time to move on. In a piece … Read more
It’s officially the end of an era in the Motor City, as the Detroit Red Wings officially cut ties with veteran forward Justin Abdelkader. Embed from Getty Images A home grown talent out of Michigan State University, Abdelkader donned the Winged Wheel for over a decade, and racked up plenty of penalty minutes along the … Read more
In 739 career games with the Detroit Red Wings, LW Justin Abdelkader scored 106 goals and dished out 146 assists all while being a great leader in the locker room and in the community. But the Red Wings have decided to move on from Abdelkader as GM Steve Yzerman moves forward with the rebuild. On … Read more
Prior to last night’s 1st round selection of Swedish winger Lucas Raymond, the Detroit Red Wings made the decision to part ways with a long tenured veteran and home-grown talent. Embed from Getty Images Former Michigan State Spartans forward Justin Abdelkader, who has donned the Winged Wheel since 2008, was waived for purposes of a … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings made the call this afternoon to officially place Justin Abdelkader on waivers for the purposes of a compliance buyout of the three remaining years on his contract. Embed from Getty Images Abdelkader, who was drafted by the Red Wings in 2005 while playing for the Michigan State Spartans, enjoyed a productive … Read more
In late January 2020, the Detroit Red Wings may have lost 4-2 to the New York Rangers, but at least there was one moment from the game that brought back some fun memories. Watch as Red Wings Justin Abdelkader goes full ‘Darren McCarty’ on Brendan Lemieux of the Rangers. Justin Abdelkader sees Brendan Lemieux -> … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings had their hands full with the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, ultimately bowing out to their Atlantic Division foes in just five games in the opening round of the annual hockey tournament. However, the team didn’t go quietly – most notably thanks to a line brawl initiated … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings made the decision to part ways with a long tenured veteran on Tuesday afternoon, waiving forward Justin Abdelkader for the purposes of a compliance buyout of the three remaining years of his deal. Embed from Getty Images Let’s take a look at how this move will affect the salary cap for … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings are parting ways with a long-tenured veteran member of their team. Embed from Getty Images Justin Abdelkader has officially been placed on waivers for the purposes of a compliance buyout of his contract. Update: Forward Justin Abdelkader has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout. — Detroit … Read more
It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings took on their share of bloated contracts during the tenure of former GM Ken Holland, who has since taken over the job for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the more regrettable deals he signed were the contracts for underperforming forwards Justin Abdelkader and Frans Nielsen. Embed from Getty … Read more
