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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.

Adam Oates – Undrafted, Elite Playmaker, Hall of Famer & NHL Best
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Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as one of the league’s best playmakers is Adam Oates, who played for six different teams over 19 seasons. During stops in his career, he played alongside some of the most gifted goalscorers the league has seen, and in some cases, they scored goals at impressive rates with Oates’ help. Undrafted out of college, Oates’ resume is about as impressive as we have seen. Junior and College Hockey Career Oates made…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 28 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 the birth of possibly the best-undrafted player to ever skate in the National Hockey League. ’66 Class Packs a Punch The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted a large class on Aug. 27, 1966. Among the group of 10 were Toe Blake and Elmer Lach, who formed the “Punch Line” with Maurice Richard for the Montreal Canadiens. The duo…

5 Most Overrated NHL General Managers for 2025-26
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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 franchise that was a punchline into a juggernaut, a destination, and a dynasty in the making. Related: What’s Really Changed After the Maple Leafs Summer Shakeup? Ranking a GM, however, is all about perception compared to results. In this piece, multiple contributors from The Hockey Writers (THW) added their insight to help determine who is the most overrated GM heading into this season. 5. Chris Drury, New York Rangers The…

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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.