Throughout the near 95 year history of the Detroit Red Wings, generations of fans have been treated to some of the greatest moments and players in sports history. Detroit’s is among the most passionate fan bases in the country, and are the driving force behind the area affectionately being known as “Hockeytown”. And while we’ve … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Darren McCarty built a reputation for the unbridled use of his fists to make a point, and in doing so provided some of the greatest memories in team history. Let’s throw it back to the 1998-99 season when the New Jersey Devils paid a visit to Joe Louis Arena, and … Read more
There are times in the course of a season when a coach will get extremely frustrated and angry, and then there are times like this. The New Jersey Devils paid a visit to Joe Louis Arena on January 29, 2000 and Devils assistant coach Robbie Ftorek absolutely lost it following what he thought was a … Read more
It wasn’t exactly music to the ears of Detroit Red Wings fans everywhere when they heard the news that highly coveted free-agent coaching candidate Gerard Gallant interviewed with the New Jersey Devils to become their next bench boss. Embed from Getty Images Gallant and the Red Wings have a history, particularly involving now-GM Steve Yzerman. … Read more
Steve Yzerman has made it very clear that he does not blame Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill for the team’s lack of success during the 2019-2020 regular season. That being said, the thought by many “in the know” is that Yzerman may decide that it is time to go in a different direction … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings officially bid goodbye to Joe Louis Arena on April 9, 2017 with a 4-1 triumph over the New Jersey Devils. Afterwards, the fans were treated to some additional festivities as special guests made up of past Red Wings legends including Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom, Scotty Bowman and Vladimir Konstantinov. Watch the … Read more
This one will certainly go down as one of the great trivia questions for hockey as the years go by – who scored the final goal at the historic Joe Louis Arena on April 9, 2017? Embed from Getty Images Of course, the answer is Riley Sheahan. What’s ironic about that is he went the … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk established himself as one of the top two-way forwards in recent National Hockey League history. And to think of him wearing any other NHL uniform is unthinkable. Embed from Getty Images But that’s nearly what happened before he signed a seven year contract extension in 2007. The two … Read more
We’re continuing our countdown of former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland‘s top free agent signings during his two decades in the Motor City. For those of you who may have missed it, here are the first three on the list: No. 5 – Luc Robitaille No. 4 – Marian Hossa No. 3 – … Read more
Joshua Harris happens to be the owner of both the NHL’s New Jersey Devils and NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. And with that status comes the full wrath of the public eye when a boneheaded decision is made. Case in point, Harris decided to do the right thing and reverse course after doing just that. Earlier this … Read more
During last night’s game between the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings, things got especially rough near the end of regulation. Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi was cross-checked in the face by Devils forward John Hayden, setting off a melee. And now, we know what the punishment handed down by the NHL to Hayden … Read more
As has happened so many times this season, the Detroit Red Wings had a good start to a game – and then it all fell apart. New Jersey Devils forward Wayne Simmonds scored twice in the third period less than two minutes apart as part of a four-goal outburst, leading the Devils to a 4-1 … Read more
The Red Wings were hoping for heaven on Saturday night in New Jersey, but instead got the third period from hell. Four goals by the Devils in the final frame sunk the Red Wings, who lost for the third straight game in regulation following five straight with at least a point. Taro Hirose scored his … Read more
On Wednesday, news broke that the Toronto Maple Leafs were firing head coach Mike Babcock. Though Babcock failed to get the Maple Leafs to the promised land, you can bet he will find an NHL job sooner than later. Embed from Getty Images In a recent piece published by The Hockey News, they linked Babcock … Read more
Dylan Larkin’s stock keeps rising with each passing game, and Saturday afternoon’s game certainly helped. Larkin scored the overtime winning goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid to give Detroit a 3-2 victory, their fifth win in their past six games. Michael Rasmussen and Luke Glendening also scored for Detroit, who got 38 saves … Read more
It may be freezing cold outside, but on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils, the Detroit Red Wings’ power play found itself in hell. The Red Wings failed to convert on five power-play chances and looked more like the special teams unit that failed to covert on the road for three months last season. … Read more
