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The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 by Charles A. Hughes as one of the NHL’s Original Six franchises and were known as the Detroit Cougars until 1930. For the 1930–31 and 1931–32 seasons, the team was called the Detroit Falcons, and in 1932 changed its name to the Red Wings. They played their first game on Nov. 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins, which they lost 2-0. They’ve won 11 Stanley Cups, ranking them third behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13), with their last Cup occurring in 2008. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs in 25 consecutive seasons from 1990-91 through 2015-16, which is tied for the third-longest streak in NHL history.

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 9 Aug. 8 hasn’t traditionally been a busy day when it comes to hockey. Having said that, it did see a few new captains named and an under-the-radar signing by the Los Angeles Kings that became huge during the 1979-80 season. There were also a pair of Hall of Famers born, including a legend in Montreal. Simmer Signs with Kings On Aug. 8, 1977, the Los Angeles Kings signed free-agent forward Charlie Simmer. At the time, this move wasn’t a big splash. Simmer had played in just 80 NHL…

Is John Gibson the Solution to the Red Wings’ Goaltending Problems?
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The Detroit Red Wings have been searching for stability in net for the better part of a decade. Since the days of Jimmy Howard, the Red Wings have had a rotating cast of stopgaps, hopeful reclamations, and short-term solutions in goal. But when general manager Steve Yzerman traded for John Gibson this offseason, it seemed different. This isn’t a band-aid. It’s a bet. Related: Can Red Wings’ Moritz Seider Take the Next Step and Win the Norris Trophy in 2025-26? Gibson arrives in Detroit with a resume most goalies would envy – three All-Star appearances, years of carrying a depleted…

Can Red Wings’ Moritz Seider Take the Next Step and Win the Norris Trophy in 2025-26?
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When Moritz Seider was drafted sixth overall in 2019, most of the hockey world blinked. Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman stepped up to the podium, called the young German’s name, and the room shifted. But it didn’t take long for everyone to understand what the organization saw in him. Seider quickly reset expectations. He won the Calder Trophy in his rookie season. Earned Top-pairing minutes every night. Consistently saw matchups against Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, David Pastrnak, and Auston Matthews. Through it all, Seider didn’t just hold his own; he controlled play. He hit, he skated, he moved the…

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Yzerman’s Best Trades as Red Wings GM
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Since returning to the Detroit Red Wings organization in April 2019, general manager Steve Yzerman has been tasked with rebuilding the team that he spent 22 seasons playing for and winning three Stanley Cups as captain. He has done this through multiple free agent signings, draft picks and trades through…

 

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What year were the Detroit Red Wings founded?

The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 by Charles A. Hughes.

When did the Detroit Red Wings play their first game?

They played their first game on Nov. 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins, which they lost 2-0.

Who is the current head coach of the Detroit Red Wings?

Derek Lalonde is the current head coach for the Detroit Red Wings.