Red Wings Mock Draft 1.0: Detroit Picks 15th
On Tuesday night, the Detroit Red Wings received confirmation that they’ll be picking 15th in the 2024 NHL Draft. They did not move up at all. They didn’t move back…
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3 Biggest Trades in Red Wings History
Aug. 8, 2018 marked the 30th anniversary of the trade that sent icon Wayne Gretzky to Los Angeles and sent shockwaves around the hockey world. Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley…
Analyzing the Red Wings’ Organizational Depth Heading Into 2024-25
Prior to any offseason decisions, it is imperative for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings to take a moment to evaluate the depth of the organization. This analysis will…
The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft
Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on…
Detroit Red Wings’ Salary Cap Mirage
With the NHL moving to an $87.7 million salary cap for the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings are projected to have $29 million in cap space this summer. That’s…
Detroit Red Wings’ Salary Cap Mirage
With the NHL moving to an $87.7 million salary cap for the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings are projected to have $29 million in cap space this summer. That’s…
How Much Did the Red Wings Improve in 2023-24?
It’s officially the offseason for the Detroit Red Wings. Playoffs were in reach, but, ultimately, the team fell short. Barely. “It was an exciting season,” general manager Steve Yzerman noted during…
Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard
With the 2025 Playoffs starting, the beloved playoff beards will be back. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent years.…
Edmonton Oilers with 100-Point Seasons
The Edmonton Oilers have been home to some of the best players to ever play the game. From their dynasty days in the 1980s to the modern-day NHL, 10 Oilers…
Red Wings’ Season a Success & Fuel for the Future
Prior to the 2023-24 season, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman set expectations for his team. “It’s not playoffs or bust, but we’re going to try to win every…