Dana Wakiji
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By the Numbers: Patrik Nemeth
By the Numbers will highlight the Red Wings' on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season. Each week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on defenseman Patrik Nemeth. → Read More
Getting to Know: Marco Rossi
The NHL Entry Draft is set for Oct. 6-7 and the Detroit Red Wings hold the No. 4 pick in the first round. The draft was originally set for June 26-27 in Montreal but was postponed and shifted to a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Wings' Yzerman discusses trade for Staal, Gagner signing
Although the Red Wings aren't in the playoffs, it turned out to be a busy day for them Saturday. Early in the day, the team announced that it had signed veteran forward Sam Gagner to a one-year contract extension. → Read More
Gagner happy to be back with Red Wings
Forward Sam Gagner was with the Red Wings for only three weeks but it was enough to see that they wanted to bring him back. On Saturday, the Wings announced they had signed Gagner to a one-year contract extension. → Read More
Prospects discuss meeting with Red Wings
Even when he was captain of the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman was not a loud guy or a big talker. That remains the case even now as Yzerman serves as executive vice president and general manager of the team. → Read More
By the Numbers Prospects: Kasper Kotkansalo
By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on defenseman Kasper Kotkansalo. → Read More
By the Numbers: Darren Helm
By the Numbers will highlight the Red Wings' on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season. Each week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on forward Darren Helm. → Read More
Getting to Know: Barron and Niemelä
The tentative dates for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft have been moved up to Oct 6-7 and then free agency starts Oct. 9. The draft, originally set for June 26-27 in Montreal, will be done in a virtual environment. → Read More
By the Numbers Prospects: Ryan O'Reilly
By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on forward Ryan O'Reilly. → Read More
Getting to Know: Cole Perfetti
The Detroit Red Wings now know they'll be selecting fourth in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, which takes place Oct. 6-7 virtually. That eliminates consensus top pick Alexis Lafrenière and most likely takes forwards Quinton Byfield and Tim Stützle out of contention as well. → Read More
By the Numbers: Alex Biega
By the Numbers will highlight the Red Wings' on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season. Each week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on defenseman Alex Biega. → Read More
Nightingale moves from Red Wings to USNTDP
Adam Nightingale wasn't looking to leave the Red Wings but when a special opportunity presented itself, he couldn't pass it up. On Aug. 27, the U.S. National Team Development Program named Nightingale head coach of the U.S. National Under-17 Team, replacing John Wroblewski, who left to take a job as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. → Read More
By the Numbers: Madison Bowey
By the Numbers will highlight the Red Wings' on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season. Each week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on defenseman Madison Bowey. → Read More
Getting to Know: Foerster and Pashin
The tentative dates for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft have been moved up to Oct 6-7 and then free agency starts Oct. 9. The draft, originally set for June 26-27 in Montreal, will be done in a virtual environment. → Read More
By the Numbers Prospects: Seth Barton
By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on defenseman Seth Barton. → Read More
By the Numbers: Adam Erne
By the Numbers will highlight the Red Wings' on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season. Each week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on forward Adam Erne. → Read More
Wings' Yzerman excited for upcoming season
If there's one thing that's certain, it's that the Detroit Red Wings cannot wait to get back on the ice together as a group. Steve Yzerman, executive vice president and general manager, appeared on the Word on Woodward Thursday and addressed several issues about the upcoming season. → Read More
By the Numbers: Christoffer Ehn
By the Numbers will highlight the Red Wings' on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season. Each week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on center Christoffer Ehn. → Read More
Getting to Know: Foudy and Zlodeyev
The tentative dates for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft have been set for Oct. 9-10. The draft, originally set for June 26-27 in Montreal, will be done in a virtual environment. → Read More
By the Numbers Prospects: Kaden Fulcher
By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2019-20 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on goaltender Kaden Fulcher. → Read More