100 Greatest Detroit Red Wings of All-Time
Since 1926, the Detroit Red Wings franchise has produced countless memories across Michigan and the world – first as the Cougars, then Falcons, then, ultimately, the Red Wings starting in…
Category Archives: Red Wings History
Adam Oates – Undrafted, Elite Playmaker, Hall of Famer & NHL Best
Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as…
Revisiting the NHL’s Compensatory Picks From Executive & Coach “Trades”: What Became of the Players Drafted?
On Jan. 1, 2015, the NHL implemented a new policy to compensate teams that lost an executive or coach due to them being hired by another team while still under…
How Scotty Bowman and the Red Wings Changed the Canadiens History
If you tuned in on Dec. 2, 1995, to watch the Montreal Canadiens face the Detroit Red Wings, you probably had no idea you were about to see one of…
What if Sergei Fedorov Re-Signed With the Red Wings Instead of the Ducks in 2003?
When the Detroit Red Wings announced that they are retiring Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91, countless memories came flooding back to the collective consciousness of Hockeytown. Fedorov’s five-goal night against Washington.…
Red Wings’ “Terrible” Ted Lindsay: Honoring a Lasting Legacy
Ted Lindsay, one of the Detroit Red Wings’ all-time greats died on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was 93. Toronto Maple Leafs’ President and former Red Wings player Brendan Shanahan…
Remembering Red Wings Great Alex Delvecchio
When you think of iconic lines in Detroit Red Wings history, the first ones that come to mind are the “Grind Line” and the “Production Line”. The younger hockey fan…
Today in Hockey History: June 3
One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
Red Wings’ Moves That Built a Dynasty in the 1990s
The Detroit Red Wings organization was seen as a powerhouse and a perennial contender throughout the 1990s, making the Stanley Cup Final in 1995, 1997, and 1998. Many players had…
Today in Hockey History: May 9
Today’s history lesson is full of great Stanley Cup Playoff memories, including exciting overtime goals, huge offensive performances, and big-time goaltending. Plus, a Hall of Famer and favorite in Motown…