For fans who are hoping to see a change behind the Detroit Red Wings bench for next season, it doesn’t sound like it’d be a good idea for them to be holding their breath in anticipation. During last night’s broadcast between the Red Wings and Dallas Stars, NBC Sports commentator Joe Micheletti discussed at length … Read more
Throughout the history of Detroit sports, there have been plenty of figures who have become loved by the fans. Here is a list of the top 8 most beloved figures in Detroit sports history. Nicklas Lidstrom Nicklas Lidstrom played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League, all of them with the Detroit Red Wings. He was … Read more
Don’t look now but the Detroit Red Wings are actually playing pretty good hockey as of late. Following Thursday night’s 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Red Wings are now 5-3-2 in their last 10 games and they have looked more like a fringe playoff team than a bottom feeder. Head coach Jeff Blashill … Read more
Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman pulled off a major trade on Monday afternoon, trading underachieving forward Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forwards Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and a 1st and 2nd round draft selection. Of course, this isn’t his first go-around making a major move. Perhaps none bigger was his … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings once again have their eyes on the future, and GM Steve Yzerman has a cornucopia of draft capital at his disposal as he continues to shape the team moving forward. The additional good news? The young players on the roster are giving him reasons for optimism. The likes of Michael Rasmussen, … Read more
Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman pulled off a massive deal that was announced approximately a half-hour after the Deadline had passed at 3:00 PM EST yesterday, dealing Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forwards Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and a 1st round (2021) and 2nd round (2022) draft selections. And needless … Read more
Heading into the 2020-21 NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings were expected to be one of the worst teams in the NHL. Well, the Red Wings absolutely are one of the worst teams in the league but with just 12 games remaining, they are behind three teams in the standings (based on win %). If … Read more
On Monday, just before the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline buzzer sounded, the Detroit Red Wings traded RW Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals for RW Richard Panik, LW Jakub Vrana, a first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, and a second-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Detroit #RedWings today acquired RW … Read more
Quite a few people were quite surprised on Monday when news broke that Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman had traded Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals. But nobody was more surprised than Red Wings captain, Dylan Larkin. Following Monday night’s win over the Carolina Hurricanes, Larkin spoke to the media and he admitted he … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings made a handful of moves leading up to this afternoon’s trade deadline, starting with their decision to send defenseman Patrik Nemeth to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 4th round selection in 2022, as well as sending Jon Merrill to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 5th round 2021 … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings pulled off an absolute whale of a trade on Monday afternoon, sending talented but underachieving winger Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forwards Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and a 1st round (2021) and 2nd round (2022) draft selections. The move jettisons Mantha from Detroit less than a year … Read more
On Monday, the NHL Trade Deadline came and went and Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman pulled off a last-second deal that sent F Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals for what, on paper, looks to be a haul. After the deadline passed, Yzerman spoke to the media and he was asked about the future … Read more
On Monday, Steve Yzerman hit a shot at the buzzer, so to speak, as he traded F Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals for an absolute haul. Following the move, one NHL GM made a pretty funny comment to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. “Wow…I wish Stevie would have let us in on that,” the GM … Read more
Wow! GM Steve Yzerman has pulled off a blockbuster trade right at the buzzer! He’s traded underachieving forward Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals for a package that includes forwards Richard Panik, Jakub Vrana, and a 1st and 2nd round draft pick: BREAKING: Here is what the trade looks like so far from @KevinWeekes Wings … Read more
Could the Detroit Red Wings decide to bring back goaltender Jonathan Bernier next season? According to one notable NHL analyst (and former goaltender), it’s a possibility. NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes stated earlier today that GM Steve Yzerman “could have some appetite” to bring back the veteran goaltender, who has performed well in front of a … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings are 14-23-6 this season and though their roster is nothing to call home about, head coach Jeff Blashill does not seem to be getting the most out of it. Because of that, Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman should make the decision to fire Blashill (now or at the end of the … Read more
