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Top 5 Swedes in Detroit Red Wings History

Tony Wolak | October 17, 2025

In 2024-25, the Detroit Red Wings suited up for two NHL contests in Sweden, marking the first time the franchise played regular-season games outside of North America. It was a…

Categories Archives, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Reaction to Mike Babcock News

Mark Scheig | June 4, 2023

Sometimes in life, you never know when news will break. On the day of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, huge news regarding the Columbus Blue Jackets came down.…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Babcock Bombs as Former Leafs Coach Tries to Clarify Marner Drama

Jim Parsons | January 19, 2021

Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock and The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun sat down for a long talk. The topic of the conversation was Babcock’s reputation as a bench…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: A Dozen Years Since Winning the Cup

Patrick Brown | December 13, 2020

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…

Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History

6 New Year’s Resolutions for Detroit Red Wings Fans

Tony Wolak | January 4, 2016

Which Detroit Red Wings New Year’s Resolutions Will You Follow? Now that it is officially 2016, New Year’s resolutions are kicking into full gear. Promises to go to the gym…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Top 10 Lists

The Grind Line: Debating the Detroit Red Wings Standout Player of the Month

Tony Wolak | November 2, 2015

Through the first month of the season, the Detroit Red Wings own a 5-5-1 record and sit in sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Jeff Blashill’s Wings did put up…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings

The Grind Line: Red Wings Bounce-Back Players

Spencer Meisner | September 28, 2015

Our weekly Detroit Red Wings Hotstove has a new name: The Grind Line. This week we’re taking a look at three bounce-back candidates from this past season. Spencer Meisner: Tomas…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Previews and Predictions

Detroit Red Wings: Big Questions Entering Training Camp

Tony Wolak | September 17, 2015

Summer and the offseason are finally coming to a close. The Detroit Red Wings arrived in Traverse City Wednesday and will begin team physicals and off-ice training today before hitting…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings Management, Trending

Hockey Headlines: Blackhawks Re-Sign Kruger; McDavid Shines in Debut

Jeff Ponder | September 13, 2015

Here’s your daily roundup from the NHL and leagues across North America: The Blackhawks re-upped Marcus Kruger after moving Kris Versteeg and Joakim Nordstrom to the Hurricanes. [Chicago Tribune] Making…

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The Red Wings Log Jam Up Front

Spencer Meisner | September 12, 2015

Even before it was announced that Johan Franzen had been cleared to play NHL hockey again, the Red Wings found themselves with a big problem: too many forwards. This was supposed…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Johan Franzen Cleared to Play

Dustin L. Nelson | September 12, 2015

Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland announced on Saturday that veteran forward Johan Franzen has been cleared to play, according to Helene St. James. Franzen missed the majority of…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Injury Report, NHL News

Examining The Red Wings’ 2015-16 Projected Lineup: Forwards

Brandon Peleshok | August 31, 2015

Heading into the 2015-16 season, the Detroit Red Wings appear to have one of their deepest groups of forwards in recent memory. With the signing of Brad Richards on July 1st,…

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