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How Jake Walman has Revamped Detroit’s Blueline

After the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, the feeling surrounding the Detroit Red Wings’ moves was positive. They acquired mid-to-late-round picks for depth players Vladislav Namestinkov and Troy Stecher and garnered their largest return for veteran defenseman Nick Leddy. Leddy was traded to the St. Louis Blues at 50 percent retained ($2.75 million) along with Luke […]

Red Wings Continue Strong Month of November

The Detroit Red Wings picked up two wins last week and continue to climb the NHL standings. The Red Wings started the week on Wednesday with an impressive 3-0 win at home against Nashville. On Friday, Dylan Larkin sealed the win with a shootout goal helping the Red Wings sweep the week with a 4-3 […]

Bertuzzi and Walman return to the Red Wings lineup

The return of Tyler Bertuzzi to the Detroit lineup couldn’t have happened at a better time. After three consecutive losses, the Red Wings were looking for the added inspiration of having Bertuzzi in the lineup. The Red Wings played two good periods and once again folded in the third period as the Ducks forced overtime […]

Red Wings win three straight to start November

With solid goaltending and terrific defensive play, the Detroit Red Wings started November with three consecutive wins over teams from the Metropolitan Division. The Red Wings started the month by defeating Washington 3-1 on Thursday. Ville Husso then posted the 3-0 shutout win over the New York Islanders on Saturday. On Sunday, the Red Wings […]

Analyzing the Red Wings Opening Night Roster

The Detroit Red Wings will have seven new players in the lineup when they begin the new season on Friday night. After much speculation, the 23 players who make up the roster include 16 players from last year, five free agents, one player acquired by trade, and one player acquired through the draft. Here is […]

Breaking: Red Wings Looking for Revenge Tonight in Chicago

After losing the last two preseason games, the Detroit Red Wings will travel to Chicago to play the Blackhawks tonight. Game time is 8:30 pm ET at the United Center in Chicago, IL. On Wednesday, Chicago defeated Detroit 4-2 in the Red Wings’ preseason home opener at LCA. Last night, the Red Wings were shutout […]

Breaking: Detroit Lineup Announced for the Preseason Opener

The Detroit Red Wings will open their preseason tonight in Pittsburgh. Game time at PPG Paints Arena is 7:00 pm ET. The Red Wings lineup will include four regulars from last season. Most of the top players will sit this game out but will likely play at home tomorrow night against Chicago. Regulars from last […]

How Detroit’s Revamped Defense Stands in the Eastern Conference

After the 2021-22 season, Steve Yzerman made it clear in his end-of-season press conference that improvement needed to happen, especially defensively. The Red Wings allowed 310 goals against, good for 31st in the NHL and only seven fewer than the last place Montreal Canadiens. With an abundance of cap space in the modern NHL, this […]

Analysis: Detroit Signs Robert Hagg for One Year

The Detroit Red Wings have signed veteran defenseman Robert Hagg to a one-year one-way contract for next season. Hagg will earn $800,000 and again be eligible to become a UFA next summer. Hagg has seven years of NHL experience and should provide depth at the defense position next season. Who is Robert Hagg? Robert Hagg […]

Detroit Red Wings: Analyzing Every Defenseman in the Organization

The Detroit Red Wings are currently in a transition period when it comes to their defense. Rookie defenseman Moritz Seider was added to the team last season and was outstanding. The Red Wings entered last year with four impending UFAs. Nick Leddy and Troy Stecher were traded at the deadline, while Marc Staal and Danny […]