Alex Nedeljkovic
Pyotr Kochetkov is the Carolina Hurricanes’ Goalie of the Future
Pyotr Kochetkov, drafted 36th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, has traveled a long and winding road to where he currently stands as the Canes’ 3rd string (for now) netminder. The now 23-year-old goaltender played for no less than nine teams across the KHL, VHL, and MHL since entering the […]
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Red Wings Place Alex Nedeljkovic on Waivers
On Sunday afternoon, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Detroit Red Wings had placed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic on waivers. Nedeljkovic had just rejoined the Red Wings at practice on Sunday after completing his two-week conditioning stint in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, posting a record of 3-2-2, a goals-against-average of 2.30, and a […]
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Red Wings Place Jakub Vrana on Waivers
On Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings shocked the hockey world by placing forward Jakub Vrana on waivers. This news comes as Vrana is in the midst of a two-week conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins. The move is puzzling as Vrana has been one of Detroit’s most productive forwards the past two seasons […]
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With Players Returning, Which Red Wings Could Find Themselves off the Roster?
For the first time since opening night, the Detroit Red Wings are close to having a fully healthy lineup. Derek Lalonde confirmed last week that Robby Fabbri would be making his season debut Wednesday versus the New Jersey Devils after recovering from an ACL tear. Jakub Vrana is also on pace to return at some […]
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Holiday Wish List for the Detroit Red Wings
Santa Claus is coming to town! People all over the world are counting on Jolly Old St. Nick to provide the gift they desire. The Detroit Red Wings have a list of desired blessings they need to see the man in Red and White deliver to Hockeytown. It is not a ridiculously long or complicated […]
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New Salary Cap Implications in Detroit
On Tuesday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman indicated that the NHL salary cap will rise $1 million to $83.5 million. He also stated that if the players pay off the remaining $70 million escrow debt to the owners during this season, the cap could increase to as high as $86 million for the start of the […]
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Nedeljkovic likely on the trading block in Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings are currently carrying three goaltenders, which may mean the end for Alex Nedeljkovic. Nedeljkovic is in the final year of the two-year extension he signed after he was acquired from Carolina and can be a UFA next summer. The Red Wings currently have Ville Husso as the #1 goaltender, with Nedeljkovic […]
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Husso playing brilliantly for the Red Wings
Ville Husso started the season sharing goaltending duties with Alex Nedeljkovic. After a string of terrific games, Husso has undoubtedly earned the #1 goaltending position for the Detroit Red Wings. Husso was acquired by the Red Wings before the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He was an impending UFA with the St. Louis Blues and, after […]
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Red Wings Claim Magnus Hellberg
On Wednesday afternoon, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Detroit Red Wings claimed Magnus Hellberg off waivers from the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old netminder has only appeared in one game this season, which was with the Ottawa Senators, who he had previously been claimed off waivers, allowing only two goals and posting a .935 save […]
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Five Observations of Detroit’s Strong Start
With all of the significant off-season additions such as Ville Husso, Andrew Copp, and David Perron, many expected the Red Wings would improve on their 32-40-10 record from last season. But through 13 games, the Red Wings have been one of the league’s best stories, currently sitting with a history of 7-3-3 and second in […]
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