Embed from Getty Images They currently sit at #6 in the first round of the NHL draft. Yet, the Detroit Red Wings hold the keys to the entire draft. With five draft picks before the fourth round, Detroit general manager Steve Yzerman can move up or back because unlike the other teams he has the…
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A few players the Detroit Red Wings could target in the first round
Embed from Getty Images I have a confession to make. I hate Mock Drafts. Sure anyone can tell who based on sheer talent who will be the top pick, even the first two or three picks for that matter. Then it is anyone’s guess. There are way too many variables such as trades, players stock…
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman does not think you can “build a team through free agency”
Embed from Getty Images On April 19, 2019, Steve Yzerman was named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He outlined his plans for getting the Red Wings closer to competitive hockey again. Yzerman’s main theme was patience. Given the salary cap room the Detroit Red Wings have fans and media were taken back. When…
Who could stay and who could go on the Detroit Red Wings roster
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings, new general manager Steve Yzerman, with solid prospects and a lot of salary cap room likely will be looking to make some moves to improve his roster. Yzerman said at his introductory press conference to not expect any big, splashy moves early in his tenure, he wants…
Could the Detroit Red Wings trade a young forward for a defenseman?
Embed from Getty Images At the World Championships, Detroit Red Wings forward Anthony Mantha is generating a lot of buzz. With 3 goals, 4 assists and 7 points in three games. Anthony Mantha could have possibly increased … his trade value. No Red Wings fan should read too much into that. Steve Yzerman pointed out…
Steve Yzerman has hired Pat Verbeek as an assistant general manager for the Detroit Red Wings
Embed from Getty Images In latest in what has been a series of front office shakeups that include Ken Holland accepting the general manager position in Edmonton, Detroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman has brought his right hand man from Tampa Bay with him. In what is a very good…
Report: Detroit Red Wings Ken Holland to become the GM of the Edmonton Oilers
Embed from Getty Images A report broke Sunday morning that former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland appears to be headed to the Edmonton Oilers. Promoted to senior vice president last month when the Red Wings tabbed Steve Yzerman to be their general manager. Holland leaves good and bad in Detroit. Ken Holland could…
Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame defenseman Red Kelly dies
Embed from Getty Images In February, 91 years old Detroit Red Wings legend had his number 4 raised to the rafters in Little Caesars Arena. A 1969 NHL Hall of Fame inductee Kelly spent 13 of his 20 season in Detroit. The rest would be played with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Red Kelly was the…
Former Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk pondering a return to the NHL
Embed from Getty Images Pavel Datsyuk, who turns 41 on July 31, left the Detroit Red Wings in 2016 with one year remaining on his contract. agent Dan Milstein, said “He would never under any circumstances consider any other club but the Detroit Red Wings. He was very clear about that when he was leaving…
Highlights from Steve Yzerman’s press conference
Embed from Getty Images Steve Yzerman mania has swept across the entire State of Michigan and his return to the Detroit Red Wings has sent ripples across the NHL. His introduction as Red Wings executive vice president and general manger yesterday doubled as a coming home celebration as well. The prodigal son returns, a fitting…
