The Daily: Bertuzzi Strong in Bruin Debut; Johansson NHL Ready?
As you think about the Detroit Red Wings for the 2023-24 season, don’t rule out defenseman Albert Johansson making a run to play with the team. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Features
Steve Yzerman on Red Wings’ progress, prospects, Derek Lalonde
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has had a busy few weeks of locking up players and parting ways with others. (MLive)
Defensive lapses send Griffins to a trio of losses, hurting their already dwindling playoff chances
With a little over a month left in the regular season, the Griffins had some more important games against Central Division competition last week, with their playoff hopes waning in the balance. (MLive)
Red Wings Notebook: Nedeljkovic Starts Sunday If Husso Can’t Go
If injured goalie Ville Husso is still not ready tomorrow, Alex Nedeljkovic will be the Detroit Red Wings’ starter against the Philadelphia Flyers. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Wings prospect Riley Sawchuk takes road less traveled to Grand Rapids
Most Canadian university hockey players don't make the NHL. In the league's 105-year history, only 169 university players from Canada have played a game in the NHL, including 19 players with the Red Wings. (The Detroit News)
The Daily: Red Wings Sign Chiasson to NHL Contract; Lombardi nets 40th goal of season
While the NHL trade deadline was reaching a conclusion on Friday, the Detroit Red Wings were quietly signing two members of the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins to NHL contracts. (Detroit Hockey Now)
OctoPulse podcast: Sabres, Sens ahead of Wings' rebuild, Riley Sawchuk interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the trade deadline and Grand Rapids rookie Riley Sawchuk is the interview guest on the podcast.
Red Wings’ Ville Husso might be out for weekend; Alex Nedeljkovic recalled
The Red Wings recalled Alex Nedeljkovic from the Grand Rapids Griffins on an emergency basis. He hasn’t appeared in a game for the Red Wings since Dec. 8, a 5-1 loss at Florida. (MLive)
Detroit Red Wings trade Jakub Vrana to St. Louis Blues for 7th-round pick, player
Steve Yzerman accomplished what he has wanted to do since January: unload Jakub Vrana. Vrana was traded to St. Louis for a seventh-round pick in 2025 and minor-leaguer Dylan McLaughlin. (Detroit Free Press)
Blues acquire Jakub Vrana from Red Wings for Dylan McLaughlin, seventh-round pick
The St. Louis Blues have acquired forward Jakub Vrana from the Detroit Red Wings, the teams announced Friday. The Red Wings receive forward Dylan McLaughlin and a seventh-round pick in 2025 in the deal. (The Athletic)
2023 Trade Tracker With Analysis: Vrana Goes to St. Louis; Domi Now in Dallas
Vrana’s value wasn’t what it once due to the Red Wings sending him to Grand Rapids for an extended stay. The return reflects that but it also frees up $2.63M in salary. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Red Wings Notebook: Erne Brings Much-Need Physical Presence in Return to Lineup
Openings on the roster led to the summoning of veteran forward Adam Erne from AHL Grand Rapids, but that’s not the only reason why Erne’s presence was requested. (Detroit Hockey Now)