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Red Wings History

Steve Yzerman, The Captain

THW Archives | September 25, 2023

To locals, he was simply known as “The Captain.” Unfortunately overshadowed by two guys named Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux over most of his career, Steve Yzerman finally got the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Player Profiles, Red Wings History

Red Wings’ Best Seasons By Players Since 1985

Jordan Orth | September 17, 2023

The Detroit Red Wings have seen many impressive seasons throughout the years, some of the most impressive ones have occurred since 1985. Which players have recorded the best individual seasons…

Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 14

Matthew Zator | September 14, 2023

Sept. 14 has been a big date for international hockey as the United States pulled off a huge upset and Canada got redemption. In the NHL, a pair of Hall…

Categories Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Red Wings History

8 Unbreakable Detroit Red Wings Records

Tony Wolak | September 13, 2023

Throughout the history of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, countless legends and hockey icons have donned the winged wheel. Those stars have gone on to set some impressive franchise records…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History

3 Former Red Wings Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction

Patrick Brown | September 10, 2023

It’s a perfect time to review the NHL’s own election process and present and future Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame candidates. The Hall of Fame moved the 2020 ceremony…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 8

Matthew Zator | September 8, 2023

One of the legends of the NHL announced his retirement on this date, but he wasn’t able to stay off the ice very long. This date also saw two Hockey…

Categories Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Revisiting the Red Wings’ 2017-18 Prospect Pool

Jordan Orth | September 6, 2023

Entering the 2017-18 regular season, the Detroit Red Wings’ farm system was considered one of the weakest in the league after years of success and not drafting very high. Who…

Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History

Who Wore It Best: Red Wings’ Best Players By Number

Jordan Orth | September 3, 2023

As one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings have also had numerous players who are in the history books and are…

Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History

3 Biggest Trades in Red Wings History

Tony Wolak | September 1, 2023

Aug. 8, 2018 marked the 30th anniversary of the trade that sent icon Wayne Gretzky to Los Angeles and sent shockwaves around the hockey world. Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Red Wings History

Red Wings Best Trades Since 2000

Jordan Orth | August 30, 2023

Every team has trades where they are able to look back and think “We made out good on that one.” Whether it be a player-for-player swap, or acquiring draft capital…

Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History

7 Red Wings’ Prospects That Busted

Raymond Harrison | August 28, 2023

A promising pipeline of prospects is an integral part of a team’s long-term success. During the Detroit Red Wings’ 24-year playoff streak, they managed to strike gold in the later…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27

Matthew Zator | August 27, 2023

A very impressive group of players were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on his date in 1966. Aug. 27 also saw some trade action out of Motown and…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Red Wings History
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