Red Wings’ Legend Pavel Datsyuk Was Worth the Hype & Much More
We’re in the dog days of the NHL offseason. Thus, when former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Chad Johnson praises Pavel Datsyuk, it becomes a major talking point in…
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Who Wore it Best: Red Wings’ Best Players By Number
As one of the most storied franchises in NHL history, the Detroit Red Wings have produced numerous players who are in the record books and among the league’s most well-known.…
3 Former Red Wings Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction
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…
Best & Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure
This article was originally published in Aug. 2016. Ken Holland was the main voice guiding the Detroit Red Wings’ player personnel decisions since he took over as general manager in…
Today in Hockey History: July 20
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 21 July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A…
Detroit Red Wings ‘Magic Man’ – Pavel Datsyuk
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”…
Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 7 New Members for 2024
On June 25, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced seven new inducted members for their 2024 class. Among them are three male NHL players, two female hockey players, and two…
7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired
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 2025-26 season, these are the Detroit…
The Best Late-Round NHL Draft Picks
* 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 the…
Today in Hockey History: May 2
Yesterday in Hockey History: May 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: May 3 There were quite a few memorable postseason moments to occur on this date throughout National Hockey League history.…