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Beckett Sennecke Is a Fit for the Red Wings at Pick 15

For the first time in seven years, the Detroit Red Wings are picking outside of the top 10 with their first pick in the NHL draft. The team has seen a substantial improvement in the standings ever since Steve Yzerman took over the general manager’s job in April 2019.

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Red Wings News & Rumors: Necas, Draft Pick Value, Free Agency & More

With the 2024 Stanley Cup Final winding down, the NHL hot stove is heating up – and the Detroit Red Wings are right in the thick of it. Next up is the 2024 NHL Draft, which is quickly approaching.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 15

Three Free Agents The Red Wings Shouldn’t Sign

Almost a year ago, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman signed veteran defenseman Justin Holl (three years, $3.4 million per season) in the name of solidifying a previously leaky defense.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / June 15

What the NHL’s Salary Cap Rise Means for Red Wings Signing Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond

The NHL’s salary cap will rise to $88 million for the 2024-25 season, the league announced recently. The salary floor will be $65 million. As of this writing, the Red Wings have a projected cap hit of $58.63 million, according to PuckPedia.

Radim Simek News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 15

Another Griffins Player Heading Overseas

Another member of the Grand Rapids Griffins is choosing to continue his pro hockey career in Europe. Defenseman Radim Simek never got to play for the Detroit Red Wings, but he will be playing for the Tigers.

Radim Simek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Veteran defenseman signs in Czech league

It has been quite a fall lately for Radim Simek who wound up not seeing any NHL action this season.

Red Wings prospect Alexandre Doucet used to doing it the hard way

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Red Wings 2024 First Round Draft Targets: 5 Forwards

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is just under two weeks away now. Though the order of the last two picks is still pending the result of the Stanley Cup Final, we mostly know where every team is picking and which players could and should be available at each selection.

Simon Edvinsson News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 14

Potential of Red Wings Edvinsson Earning AHL Recognition

Simon Edvinsson will be casting his future with the Detroit Red Wings. The top hockey minds in the American Hockey League are convinced that future will be a bright one.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 13

Red Wings prospect Alexandre Doucet used to doing it the hard way

Detroit Red Wings farmhand Alexandre Doucet recognizes that historically, slaters who start out their pro careers in the ECHL don’t often make the climb all the way to the NHL.

Detroit Red Wings News / ClutchPoints / June 13

2 players Red Wings must avoid in 2024 NHL Draft

The Detroit Red Wings nearly made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. Unfortunately, they fell just short in Game 82. As a result, their recent focus has been on the 2024 NHL Draft taking place later this month.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Red Wings 2024 NHL Draft: 5 Draft Day Mock Trades

The intrigue of the NHL Draft is, of course, the landing spots for each of the game’s draft eligible prospects. It’s the event where mock drafts are proven wrong or right as each NHL franchise adds a handful of new prospects to keep an eye on over the coming years.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 12

Five Reasons Why Red Wings Could Regress Next Season

One more point and the Detroit Red Wings would’ve been a participant in the NHL playoffs this season. It was that close. Will it be that close a call again next season?

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 11

Griffins Ink Clever Swede to AHL Contract

It’s entirely possible that the Detroit Red Wings won’t be selecting a Swede during this month’s NHL entry draft. Regardless, another Swedish player is joining the organization.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 11

Who the Red Wings should have selected in recent drafts

Drafting is not an exact science, as we will be reminded later this month when the Red Wings attend the NHL entry draft in Las Vegas. You know the no-brainer picks, the Connor McDavids or the Steve Yzermans of the world, who are drafted high and are worth every nickel.

Patrick Kane News / Inside The Rink / June 11

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Center is Heading Overseas

Noah Kane, the left-handed centerman for the Cincinnati Cyclones, is heading overseas to play for JoKP in the Mestis League, Finland. Last season, he played in 16 games and scored 2 goals with 4 assists, totaling 6 points.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Is 2024 NHL Draft prospect Artyom Levshunov the next elite NHL defenseman?

It’s hard to find a prospect who had as good of a time at the 2024 NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo last weekend as Artyom Levshunov. Levshunov spoke twice to the media during the festivities on Friday and Saturday, and it was hard not to find him smiling, telling jokes, or showing confidence in his game.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / June 10