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3 Former Red Wings Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction

Patrick Brown | September 10, 2023

It’s a perfect time to review the NHL’s own election process and present and future Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame candidates. The Hall of Fame moved the 2020 ceremony…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Who Wore It Best: Red Wings’ Best Players By Number

Jordan Orth | September 3, 2023

As one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings have also had numerous players who are in the history books and are…

Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History

Best & Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure

Tony Wolak | August 26, 2023

Ken Holland was the main voice guiding the Detroit Red Wings’ player personnel decisions since he took over as general manager in 1997 following their Stanley Cup championship. Along with…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Red Wings History

Detroit Red Wings ‘Magic Man’ – Pavel Datsyuk

Devin Little | July 20, 2023

Pull up Siri or whatever AI assistant you have on your phone and then ask it “who is the Magic Man?” Seriously, do it, I’ll wait. Pavel “The Magic Man”…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Player Profiles, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: July 20

Matthew Zator | July 20, 2023

July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally landed in a spot where he can…

Categories Avalanche History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired

Tony Wolak | June 9, 2023

As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2019-20 season, these are the Detroit…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History

The Best Late-Round NHL Draft Picks

Brett Slawson | May 28, 2023

* Our best ever late-round draft picks article was originally published in 2014. Time will tell if anyone should be added to the list (feel free to share opinions in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Today in Hockey History: May 2

Matthew Zator | May 2, 2023

There were quite a few memorable postseason moments to occur on this date throughout National Hockey League history. The final Stanley Cup champion before the expansion era was crowned, and…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

The 5 Most Memorable Pavel Datsyuk Moments

Devin Little | July 20, 2022

It is exceptionally rare for an athlete to come along and become something of a human highlight reel in any sport. I’m talking about the ability to make people say,…

Categories Hockey History, Player Profiles, Red Wings History

Red Wings News & Rumors: Klingberg, Varady & More

Devin Little | July 20, 2022

After a busy couple of weeks, things seem to have settled down for the Detroit Red Wings. They’ve made their picks in the 2022 draft, they’ve signed a boatload of…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, News and Rumors

Ex-NHLers Overseas: Datsyuk, Granlund, Jaskin & More

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2020

The NHL is the greatest league in the world, but it, unfortunately, has limited space and a relatively short shelf life for many players. So when the opportunities dry up…

Categories Column, KHL

NHL’s Top 5 Defensive Forwards of the Decade

Tim Kearns | January 6, 2020

With what was an eventful decade coming to a close in the NHL, it is time to look back and reflect on the best of the best. While offense dominated…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Top 10 Lists
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