Steve Yzerman

Analysis: Should Marc Staal and Sam Gagner be re-signed by Detroit?

Marc Staal and Sam Gagner are set to become unrestricted free agents once again in July. The veteran duo were UFA’s last year and signed one-year extensions so that they could extend their careers with the Red Wings. Once again, Detroit General Manager Steve Yzerman will have to make a decision that will affect both […]

Red Wings: Seider is the real deal on defense for Detroit

Moritz Seider has been outstanding on defense for the Detroit Red Wings this year. The former 6th overall pick from the 2019 draft has come a long way in just a short period of time. Fans who initially questioned the pick are now in full agreement that Detroit General Manager Steve Yzerman made the best […]

Red Wings enter final 10 games of the season

After officially being eliminated from playoff contention, the Detroit Red Wings enter the final ten games of the regular season starting on Tuesday. The Red Wings will play ten games in 18 days, including three at home and seven on the road. With a record of 18-13-6 at home, the Red Wings enter the final […]

Dylan Larkin Continues to Struggle Down the Stretch

Dylan Larkin has had a challenging time during the second half of the season. The Red Wings are losing and continue to slide in the NHL standings, and Larkin can’t seem to rescue a once-promising season. The Red Wings had a 3-9-3 record during March, and they now sit 24th in the overall league standings. […]

Opinion: It Is Time For Increased Roles For Filip Zadina and Joe Veleno

In the midst of a six-game losing streak for the Red Wings and two wins in the past thirteen games, the assumption would be that a head coach would turn to the team’s most-skilled players for answers. While Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Lucas Raymond have been getting plenty of ice-time, Joe Veleno and Filip […]

Breaking News: Nicklas Lidstrom Named VP of Hockey Operations

It seemed like a foregone conclusion that it wasn’t a matter of if Nicklas Lidstrom would come back to Detroit, but when. Tuesday afternoon, the Red Wings announced that former Red Wings’ captain and Hall of Fame defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom was hired as the Vice President of Hockey Operations. This continues the “Yzerplan” in revamping […]

Could Covid-19 Have an Impact on the NHL Trade Deadline

DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor or scientist. While Covid-19 has thrown the 2021-2022 NHL season into disarray already this season, could there be some positive(no pun intended) outcomes heading into the trade deadline? We have all seen the expectation that contracting the Covid-19 virus will give you some sort of natural immunities moving forward, […]