The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the biggest stories of this NHL season, as general manager Steve Yzerman’s build has finally resulted in tangible on-ice results.
When Steve Yzerman took over as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings in the spring of 2019, the organization’s future in the crease was murky at best.
The Detroit Red Wings have missed the playoffs in each of the last nine seasons. This is the longest playoff drought in franchise history. Detroit has not made the Stanley Cup Final in nearly 20 years.
The Detroit Red Wings have proven to be one of the major surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season. After years of waiting for general manager Steve Yzerman’s plan to lead to tangible results on the ice, the Red Wings find themselves narrowly atop the Atlantic Division at the midway point of the year.
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
We’re starting to see some success for the Detroit Red Wings and their “Yzerplan,” led by GM Steve Yzerman. The team is 25-15-4 with 54 points, second in the Atlantic Division and third in the Eastern Conference.
When Steve Yzerman took over as the lead man for the Detroit Red Wings back in April 2019, he made it clear that a rebuild and return to the glory days that he spearheaded as the captain would not happen overnight and would take time.
The Detroit Red Wings are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises of the NHL season — and if their strong play continues, they could force general manager Steve Yzerman to accelerate his plans and enter the trade market sooner than expected.
It took just seven minutes and one second for Sidney Crosby to record a milestone assist for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night in a losing effort against the Anaheim Ducks.
When the Detroit Red Wings hired Steve Yzerman in April of 2019, it seemed inevitable that he would turn the franchise around after the success he had during his time at the helm of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Is it more valuable to have one dominant goaltender or two very good ones? It depends on the time of year. Come the postseason, there’s a correlation between trusting one bellcow starter and winning the Stanley Cup.
Steve Dangle has delivered a sharp critique of the Detroit Red Wings and general manager Steve Yzerman, questioning why the club continues to miss the playoffs despite a roster that appears ready to compete.
Now that Marco Rossi has agreed to a three-year, $15 million bridge deal that carries an AAV of $5 million, everyone’s attention is being drawn to Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks.
Patience isn’t easy in sports. In a league driven by instant gratification, where free agency splashes and blockbuster trades dominate headlines, rebuilding the right way can feel like watching paint dry.
It's been a while since Red Wings fans have truly had something to celebrate. No matter what happens with the current team this season, that will change come Jan. 12, 2026.
Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings didn't land a big name in free agency, and now the veteran GM has hinted at tampering after free agency chaos. Since July 1st, free agency and trades in the NHL have been chaotic, and with so many players swapping teams or signing new deals, it's become truly hard to keep up with.
The Detroit Red Wings' franchise has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows over the past four-plus decades, becoming one of the worst
Steve Yzerman's rebuild has been going on for quite some time in Detroit, and now he's lashing out at reporters after they questioned some of his decisions.
Following the team’s disappointing 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, with the holiday break giving GM Steve Yzerman some time to think it over, speculation is he’s ready to pull the plug on Derek Lalonde.
Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman started out singing the praises of head coach Derek Lalonde and his staff. Then all of a sudden, he was singing a completely different.
The reputation of Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman and his opinion of the caliber of NHL officiating is no secret. Anyone who’s spent any length of time around Yzerman knows he likes to complain to and about the work of the league’s referees.
The Detroit Red Wings are on an absolute tear at the absolute perfect time. Victorious in six straight games, the Wings are back into a playoff spot and looking like one of the NHL’s premier clubs ahead of the Mar.
The Detroit Red Wings, once the NHL’s model franchise, are navigating a crucial juncture as they approach the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. Facing the possibility of an eighth consecutive playoff miss, the team stands on the cusp, close enough to consider a playoff push rather than opting for a selling strategy.