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Road Trip Complete, What’s Next for Detroit

After a very good 4-1-1 road trip, the Red Wings return to home ice for a few games. Detroit has been able to hold onto a divisional spot through this stretch, albeit with some extra games played.

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Berggren Waived: What Went Wrong for the 2018 Red Wings Draft

With the news of Berggren being waived, it is finally time to look back on what Detroit’s 2018 Draft Class was. During any rebuild, the best way to stock up for the future is to get players through high-end draft picks, especially first-rounders.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 17

Red Wings aim to continue red-hot December vs. inconsistent Mammoth

Home or away, the Detroit Red Wings continue to play well. Meanwhile, the Utah Mammoth are still struggling to string together some victories. The Red Wings eye a third consecutive win when they host the Mammoth on Wednesday night.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Red Wings’ Alex DeBrincat pulls off stunning feat last done by prime Henrik Zetterberg

The Detroit Red Wings are rolling in December as they hunt down playoff positioning in the Atlantic Division. Detroit entered Tuesday’s game against the New York Islanders tied on points for first in the Atlantic.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Alex Debrincat News / Field Level Media / December 16

Alex DeBrincat's power-play goals lead Red Wings past Islanders

Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals, including the game winner with 2:17 left, to lead the host Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Jonatan Berggren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Blues Claim Jonatan Berggren Off Waivers

The Blues have claimed winger Jonatan Berggren off waivers from the Red Wings, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The team moved center Nick Bjugstad to injured reserve to open up a roster spot for him, per Matthew DeFranks of The St.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Red Wings Still Need to Add a Defenseman

I’m sure many of you would have preferred to see the Detroit Red Wings acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes. But the organization was unwilling to part with the equivalent of Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and a first-round pick for one and half years of Hughes and nothing guaranteed beyond that.

Jonatan Berggren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15

Red Wings Place Jonatan Berggren On Waivers

The Red Wings placed winger Jonatan Berggren on waivers Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Whether he’ll be assigned to AHL Grand Rapids if he clears or if they’re purely exposing him to the rest of the league for a change of scenery remains to be seen.

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss at least two games

A top player is going to be absent for the next few days. When speaking to the media on Monday, Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan announced that forward Patrick Kane is going to be out for the next two games due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 15

Detroit’s Failed Hunt for Star Players, Time and Time Again

For Red Wings fans, Quinn Hughes heading to Minnesota is a story all too familiar at this point. In the Yzerman tenure, Detroit has made a single trade that acquired a good player, being Alex DeBrincat, who admittedly worked out amazingly.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Red Wings recall AHL’s leading goal scorer before Islanders clash

The Detroit Red Wings are coming off a big win over the Connor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks. Despite Chicago being without Bedard, Detroit earned its victory as it continues to cement itself in the Atlantic Division playoff picture.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 14

What Red Wings must do after missing out on Quinn Hughes trade

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the more exciting young teams in the NHL. At 18-12-3, the Red Wings are in first place in the Atlantic Division. The team missed out on getting Quinn Hughes in a trade, but this may be the best for the franchise as they look to make a playoff run and prepare for the future.

Alex Debrincat News / Inside The Rink / December 14

Can Alex DeBrincat Secure His Spot on Team USA?

The American roster is likely going to be one of the best in years, especially at the forward position. Alex DeBrincat is an undersized wing, and heading into a playoff-like atmosphere, the stereotype against small forwards might be the bane of his case.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 14

Showtime Continues as Red Wings Shutout Blackhawks

Detroit finished its season-high six-game road trip in Chicago. The biggest storyline was Patrick Kane entering the game chasing goal number five hundred.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / December 14

Red Wings Forward Shy of Surpassing Mike Modano's Record

The Detroit Red Wings secured a stunning 4-0 shutout against the Chicago Blackhawks during their latest matchup. It didn't take long for the Red Wings to heat up on the ice, as right-winger Alex DeBrincat scored off of assists from Andrew Copp and Patrick Kane at 0:55.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Red Wings Kane & DeBrincat’s Multi-Point Night Blanks Blackhawks in 4-0 Win

It was Patrick Kane’s third time back in Chicago. That component, along with the Original Six matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings, made it an enticing Saturday Night matchup.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / December 13

Alex DeBrincat's 2 goals back G John Gibson as Red Wings blank Blackhawks

Alex DeBrincat scored twice and had an assist and Patrick Kane added a goal and an assist to back a 26-save shutout from John Gibson and lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-0 victory over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Moritz Seider News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Red Wings’ Seider Taking Steps to Superstardom

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where the story of the Red Wings’ rebuild will begin. It could begin with the day the Red Wings were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs for the first time in a quarter-century.

Craig Smith News / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Craig Smith retires after 14-season NHL career

A longtime secondary scorer has hung up his skates. On Monday, former NHL forward Craig Smith officially announced his retirement from pro hockey. In a statement released through Magnuson Hockey Agency, Smith expressed his gratitude for his 14-year career in the league.

Sebastian Cossa News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

It’s time for the Red Wings to give Sebastian Cossa a shot

The Detroit Red Wings have a history of star netminders. From Harry Lumley and Terry Sawchuk to Chris Osgood and Jimmy Howard, the Original Six franchise has had a number of standout goaltenders who have led the team to success.