The Detroit Red Wings have climbed back into first place in the Atlantic Division after a 4-0 win on the road against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. While they have won three of the last four, goaltending has been a topic of conversation for the Red Wings.
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.
Let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the beginning of the season.
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?
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.
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.
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.
There's no team facing more pressure to win during the 2025-26 season than the Detroit Red Wings.
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.
As the Detroit Red Wings try to build a roster to break the long playoff drought, it seems that the front office has been active this summer. While the Red Wings haven't landed anything wild, the team has at least been trying.
The Detroit Red Wings are hoping to take a step forward during the 2025-2026 season. It feels like that's been the sentiment in Motor City for the past few seasons under current executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman.
The Detroit Red Wings' long playoff drought could push general manager Steve Yzerman to explore aggressive trade options during the offseason in a desperate attempt to crack the playoffs next season.
He is now staking his reputation squarely on the shoulders of the team’s young core.
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.
It’s another long offseason in Hockeytown, and it’s time for the boss to start making waves to turn his team’s fortunes around. The Detroit Red Wings finished outside of the playoff picture for the ninth consecutive season, taking a considerable step back after narrowly missing the playoffs in the 2023-24 campaign.
Max Bultman of The Athletic: Yes, Steve Yzerman opened up his end of the year press conference with a prepared statement. He spent the 52 minutes talking about the Dylan Larkin statement on the trade deadline.
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
The Detroit Red Wings may have missed the playoffs for an eighth consecutive year, but General Manager Steve Yzerman and Head Coach Todd McLellan made one thing abundantly clear in their end-of-season media availability: this team wants more.
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 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.
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