Red Wings Need to Accomplish These Objectives to Reach Playoffs Tony Wolak | January 2, 2026 For the last few years, the month of December has not been kind to the Detroit Red Wings. This has typically been the time of year when the team falls…
Red Wings Still Need to Add a Defenseman Tony Wolak | December 16, 2025 I’m sure many of you would have preferred to see the Detroit Red Wings acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes. But the organization was unwilling to part with the equivalent of…
5 Most Overrated NHL General Managers for 2025-26 Mike Fink | August 26, 2025 Building a Stanley Cup contender starts at the top. Ownership might not build the roster, but a general manager (GM) does. Bill Zito’s work with the Florida Panthers turned a…
Grading the Red Wings’ 2025 Offseason Jordan Orth | July 29, 2025 With the dust settling on the busy part of the 2025 NHL offseason, the Detroit Red Wings and general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman stayed the course for the most part…
Red Wings Ready to Capitalize on Rising Salary Cap Tony Wolak | February 3, 2025 The Detroit Red Wings received some encouraging news on Friday when the NHL and NHLPA jointly announced salary cap projections for the next three seasons. This is a significant jump…
Red Wings Finally Make Bold Move: Lalonde Out, McLellan In as Detroit Seeks Fresh Start Tony Wolak | December 26, 2024 On Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had relieved head coach Derek Lalonde of his duties. Lalonde finished his tenure in Detroit—his first head coaching gig at the…
Steve Yzerman’s Red Wings Rebuild Has Succeeded So Far Tony Wolak | December 16, 2024 The Detroit Red Wings’ rebuild has become a deeply polarizing subject, with opinions ranging from glowing optimism to harsh criticism, depending on who you ask. But how does one measure…
Analyzing the Red Wings’ Forward Depth for 2024-25 Tony Wolak | August 12, 2024 One of Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman’s offseason priorities was to improve scoring depth. This mainly stemmed from Detroit’s inability to maintain their offensive firepower when Dylan Larkin…
Red Wings’ Derek Lalonde Should Be on Hot Seat in 2024-25 Evan Sabourin | August 2, 2024 The Detroit Red Wings find themselves at one of the most critical junctures in the team’s rebuild heading into the 2024-25 campaign. Having just missed the playoffs, on the final…
Grading Steve Yzerman’s Tenure as Red Wings GM Tony Wolak | May 9, 2024 “Trust the Yzerplan” is a common refrain among Detroit Red Wings fans. The rationale being that general manager Steve Yzerman is a franchise icon and built a dynasty in Tampa…
Projecting Lucas Raymond’s New Red Wings Contract Tony Wolak | March 19, 2024 Without Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin in the lineup, Lucas Raymond has stepped up to be Detroit’s go-to, all-situations forward. It’s good timing for Raymond – his entry-level contract…
Red Wings Don’t Need a Superstar to Win Tony Wolak | October 4, 2023 A common critique of the Detroit Red Wings is that they lack star power. Without truly elite talent, they are not adequately set up to compete and succeed. This isn’t…