Steve Yzerman

How the Detroit Red Wings Fit in the Atlantic Division

The Detroit Red Wings finished the 2024-25 season with a record of 39-35-8, which was good for sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Head coach of the Red Wings, Todd McLellan, who took over for Derek Lalonde in late December, felt that the team “pissed away points” towards the end of the season. The Toronto […]

Philadelphia Flyers winger James van Riemsdyk

Detroit Red Wings Roster Projection

The Detroit Red Wings finished the 2024-25 NHL season in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with 86 points. The team improved its roster in free agency by acquiring goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on the eve of free agency. Goaltender Petr Mrazek and two draft picks went to the Ducks in the […]

Steve Yzerman, General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings

Yzerman: This Red Wings Team ‘Can Take a Step’

The Detroit Red Wings currently have $12.09 million in salary cap space after the team acquired goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks and acquired free agent left-winger James van Riemsdyk recently. According to general manager Steve Yzerman, the team will likely stand pat right now despite having this amount of cap space. The fact […]

Detroit Red Wings Wrap Up Busy First Day of Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings acquired a goalie in John Gibson, from the Anaheim Ducks before the beginning of the NHL’s free agency period. The Red Wings sent goalie Petr Mrazek, a second-round pick, and a fourth-round pick to the Ducks in this trade. Gibson had lost his net during the 2024-25 season to Lukáš Dostál. […]

Detroit Red Wings Draft Weekend Recap

The Detroit Red Wings selected left-winger Carter Bear with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Bear is a 6’0”, 179 lb. forward from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. After being drafted, Bear was emotional. Perhaps this was because Bear had worked so hard to get back into shape after suffering an Achilles laceration […]

Detroit Red Wings Trade Vladimir Tarasenko to the Minnesota Wild

The Detroit Red Wings this afternoon moved Vladimir Tarasenko’s contract as he was traded to the Minnesota Wild.

Detroit Red Wings Acquire John Gibson From Anaheim Ducks

Detroit Red Wings Reportedly In Goalie Market

After missing the playoffs for the ninth straight season reports are that entering free agency the Detroit Red Wings are in the goalie market.

Mitch Marner heading to the Leafs locker-room

Where Does Mitch Marner Fit in the Detroit Red Wings Lineup?

I have previously written that the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman, should at least attempt to acquire upcoming unrestricted free agent right-winger Mitch Marner. After being drafted number four overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Marner has played his entire career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings have […]

Who Will the Detroit Red Wings Select with 13th Overall Pick in the 2025 NHL Draft?

The Detroit Red Wings will have the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. This was determined as the team fell in the draft lottery from 12th place. No team has fallen more spots in the draft lottery than the Red Wings. The 63rd NHL Draft will begin on June 27th in Los Angeles, […]