What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Detroit Red Wings: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

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.

Projected Lineups for the Rangers vs Red Wings – 10/17/24

Jim Bay | October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

The New York Rangers take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (2-0-1) at RED WINGS (1-2-0) 7:30 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+ Rangers projected lineup Chris Kreider — Mika Zibanejad — Reilly SmithArtemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis LafreniereWill Cuylle — Filip Chytil — Kaapo KakkoAdam Edstrom — Sam Carrick — Jonny Brodzinski K’Andre Miller — Adam FoxBraden Schneider — Jacob TroubaZac Jones — Victor Mancini Jonathan QuickIgor Shesterkin Scratched: Matt Rempe, Chad Ruhwedel Injured: Ryan Lindgren (upper body), Jimmy Vesey (lower body) Status report Latest…

NHL Rumors: Utah, Canucks, Red Wings, Oilers

Jim Parsons | October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Utah Hockey Club intends to remain active as they search for players to improve their team this season. Meanwhile, Derek Forbort has left the Vancouver Canucks for personal reasons. How long will he be gone? After being linked to the Edmonton Oilers, is Joel Quenneville now being connected to the Detroit Red Wings? Finally, have expectations for defenseman Ty Emberson changed when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers? Utah Hockey Club Plans to Stay Aggressive With Trades After an impressive 3-1 start to the season, the Utah Hockey Club is already looking to further…

Top 5 Swedes in Detroit Red Wings History

Tony Wolak | October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

This week, the Detroit Red Wings will suit up for two NHL contests in Sweden, marking the first time the franchise has played regular season games outside of North America. It will be a bit of a homecoming for the Red Wings. Dozens of Swedish players have skated for the franchise, with Lucas Raymond being the sole Swede on the roster currently. The impact of these players range from dressing for a couple games to being all-time greats. Here’s a countdown of the top five Swedish Red Wings in franchise history. 5. Johan Franzen Also known as “The Mule,” Johan…

Derek Lalonde Defends Igor Shesterkin’s Massive Extension Rejection

Jesse Courville-Lynch | October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

The New York Rangers have been working on completing a contract extension for superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin, but haven’t been successful just yet. As the Rangers enter what will likely be their final season of contention before they head toward a retool, they should be focused on getting a new…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 16

Matthew Zator | October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

The NHL changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of firsts, there were plenty of memorable events to happen for the first time, as well as some goaltending greats doing what they did best. So, let’s…

Red Wings Must Embrace Their Prospects, Not Free Agents

Devin Little | October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

When it comes to roster construction in the NHL, there’s an old saying: “you can’t build through free agency.” Basically, if a general manager (GM) has to rely on free agents to improve their roster, they’re not going to build something that will stand the test of time. We’ve seen…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 15

Matthew Zator | October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat to a game on Oct. 15, there is an excellent chance you threw it on the ice before the end…

Projected Lineups for the Red Wings vs Rangers – 10/14/24

Jim Bay | October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (1-1-0) at RANGERS (1-0-1) 7 p.m. ET; BSDET, NHLN, MSG Advertisement: 0:18 Red Wings projected lineup Alex DeBrincat — Dylan Larkin —…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14

Matthew Zator | October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Oct. 14 is a very important date in NHL history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for the first time, and plenty of personal milestones were reached by both players and coaches. The THW time machine is…

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Red Wings – 10/12/24

Jim Bay | October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

The Nashville Predators take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Ceasars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (0-1-0) at RED WINGS (0-1-0) 7 p.m. ET; BSSO, BSDET Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Gustav NyquistSteven Stamkos — Colton…

Projected Lineups for the Penguins vs Red Wings – 10/10/24

Justin Giampietro | October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (0-1-0) at RED WINGS (0-0-0) 8 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, BSDET, SN360 Penguins projected lineup Drew O’Connor — Sidney Crosby — Anthony BeauvillierMichael Bunting — Evgeni…

How the Red Wings’ Forwards Stack Up in the Atlantic Division

Jordan Orth | October 10, 2024October 9, 2024

The 2024-25 NHL season is finally here; after a long offseason that saw plenty of movement, the Detroit Red Wings see some new faces in the organization. They also have seen a few leave the organization, as is the case for the rest of the league. With the opening night…

Red Wings’ Scoring Projections for 2024-25

Tony Wolak | October 10, 2024October 9, 2024

After narrowly missing out on the postseason, the Detroit Red Wings made some modest roster tweaks this summer. Vladimir Tarasenko, Tyler Motte, Erik Gustafsson, and Cam Talbot were brought in, and the organization expects the team as a whole to take a step forward in 2024-25. Given the increased emphasis…

5 Draft Day Regrets From Red Wings’ Last 15 Drafts

Jordan Orth | October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Every team has made picks in a draft that when they look back at who they picked compared to who was available, they think “Maybe we should have taken this guy instead.” Over the last 15 NHL Drafts, the Detroit Red Wings fall into that mindset with a few different…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 9

Matthew Zator | October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

The greatest player in the history of the NHL had his fair share of memories on this date throughout his career. Also, on Oct. 9, we’ve seen new franchises hit the ice for the first time, new players leave their mark on the game, and plenty of personal milestones by…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8

Matthew Zator | October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in NHL history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything, including some big moments in California and Montreal, a new fixation with rats, and the league’s first-ever third-generation player. So….

5 Takeaways From the Red Wings 2024-25 Preseason

Devin Little | October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings concluded their scheduled preseason games on Oct. 5 with a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Their preseason was defined by a mix of expected and unexpected lineups and performances across the board, as well as a rotating cast of goaltenders, each doing their best to…

Red Wings Season Preview: Depth Chart, X-Factors, Projections & More

Tony Wolak | October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings are a contradiction. They’re rebuilding, yet they’re loaded with veteran players. They’ve improved over the last few years, but are due for regression. At least, this has been the narrative in the lead-up to the season. Outsiders do not see the…

Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked

THW Archives | October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings are about as decorated as an NHL franchise can be. While legendary forwards like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman dominate the team’s record books, the Red Wings have also been home to a vast collection of talented defensemen across the decades. Related: A Look Back at…

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Red Wings FAQ

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.