Lucas Raymond

Opinion: Have the Red Wings Done Enough to Make the Playoffs?

The Detroit Red Wings are entering the fourth year with Steve Yzerman as General manager. Yzerman said it would take time to rebuild this once-storied franchise when he was hired. Detroit fans have been patient, but are the Red Wings now ready to turn the corner and call themselves contenders in the difficult Atlantic Division? […]

Detroit Red Wings Training Camp Preview: Players in the Spotlight

Training Camp for the Detroit Red Wings starts on Thursday, September 22, at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City. The camp will run until Monday, September 26. The Red Wings will play eight exhibition games in 12 days beginning Tuesday, September 27, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh against the Penguins. Several roster decisions must […]

Red Wings 2022 Opening Night Roster, Final Prediction

The main training camp of the Detroit Red Wings is only three weeks away, and once again, it appears that there are more bodies than roster spots. Several players have been signed through free agency, and all Red Wings RFA’s have been signed for the upcoming season. The Red Wings appear deeper and more skilled […]

What Can Lucas Raymond Do For an Encore?

What can the Detroit Red Wings expect from Lucas Raymond in his sophomore season? Last season, Raymond had an exceptional year as a rookie, scoring 23 goals and 57 points while playing all 82 games. This year, Raymond is expected to play on the top line again, but with increased depth at forward, his line […]

Red Wings: Predicting the Top 3 Forward Lines

Predicting the Top 3 Detroit forward lines in August is always fun. The Red Wings’ depth at forward is significantly improved compared to last year. Several forwards were added through free agency, and a few free agents found homes in other organizations. Robby Fabbri remains on injured reserve with an ACL injury, and Filip Zadina […]

Red Wings Hire Jay Varady as an Assistant Coach

On Monday morning, Detroit Red Wings General Manager, Steve Yzerman, announced that the team had hired Jay Varady as an assistant coach on Derek Lalonde’s staff. The Red Wings have completely overhauled their coaching staff this offseason. Moving on from long-time head coach Jeff Blashill and hiring Derek Lalonde at the end of June, which […]

Analysis: Current State of the Red Wings Roster, 2.0

The Detroit Red Wings currently have 22 players signed to NHL deals next season. The Red Wings can sign up to 9 more players to fill out their allotment of 50 contracts. After Day 2 of free agency, general manager Steve Yzerman indicated that he is likely done with free agency this summer. Now that […]

Report: Detroit Linked to Jesse Puljujarvi Ahead of the Draft

There has long been tension in the relationship between the Edmonton Oilers and 2016 fourth overall pick, Jesse Puljujarvi. With reports swirling around the past few weeks, the on-again-off-again relationship between the two will likely end sooner than later. With ten draft picks this year and the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, […]

Detroit Red Wings: Current State of the Red Wings Roster, 1.0

The Detroit Red Wings currently have 20 players signed to NHL deals next season. In total, the Red Wings have the ability to sign up to 18 more players to fill out their allotment of 50 contracts. General Manager Steve Yzerman has a great deal of work to do as he enters the busiest time […]

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Selected to NHL All-Rookie Team

The NHL All-Rookie Team was announced Tuesday, and Boston Bruins’ rookie netminder Jeremy Swayman was selected to the team. Swayman is the first Bruins’ goaltender to be selected to the All-Rookie Team since Andrew Raycroft made the team in 2003-04. The 23-year-old Swayman also finished fifth in the Calder Trophy voting for the league’s top […]