Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked THW Archives | January 16, 2022 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…
Red Wings Bring Nicklas Lidstrom Home as Vice President of Hockey Operations Tony Wolak | January 11, 2022 On Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings announced that Hall-of-Fame defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom was coming home to Hockeytown. Now more than a decade after he retired, Lidstrom is set to…
Red Wings’10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team Patrick Brown | December 13, 2021 The 2001-02 Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings were a sight to behold. Their league-best 116 points were 15 more than any other team that season, and the roster was…
All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team Jeff Seide | November 11, 2021 Inside the Hockey Hall of Fame, there’s a large room–a sanctuary–that honors hockey’s most notable players, athletes, builders and broadcasters. In addition to the Stanley Cup, there are custom-built trophy…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Greg Boysen | October 21, 2021 Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in National Hockey League history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans…
Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | August 9, 2021 It’s been 32 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…
The Best NHL Defensemen Ever THW Archives | July 7, 2021 The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone by while today’s players continue to forge the legacy left…
Today in Hockey History: May 22 Greg Boysen | May 22, 2021 Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made it for the first time, while others returned…
The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL THW Archives | May 12, 2021 European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1997-98 Detroit Red Wings Declan Schroeder | May 10, 2021 A car crash that ended the career of one of the powerful Russian Five. A scoring star absent for most of the season. The pressure of high expectations in Hockeytown.…
Detroit Red Wings: A Tribute to Nicklas Lidstrom Tony Wolak | April 28, 2021 When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Nicklas Lidstrom as part of their historic 1989 draft class, he did not come into their consideration as a consensus can’t miss prospect—he was…
Today in Hockey History: April 28 Greg Boysen | April 28, 2021 This date has given us a little bit of everything over the years, including some very late regular-season games as well as Stanley Cup Playoff milestones. Also, one of the…
