Red Wings Trade Deadline Blueprint: Top-six help, defensive upgrades and players on target – The Hockey Writers Detroit Red Wings Latest news, analysis and more

Now that the 2026 Winter Olympics are over, the focus turns to the Detroit Red Wings’ playoff chase. That, and the knowledge that only four games separate the team from this year’s trade deadline. March 6 will be a pivotal day for the Red Wings – they will be buyers for the first time under […]

Red Wings Could Have Solved Their Goalie Problems In 2012 – The Hockey Writers Detroit Red Wings Latest News, Analysis & More

The Detroit Red Wings (16-11-3) are the only team in the Eastern Conference with a trio of 30-plus points (Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat). Players like defenseman Moritz Seider and forward Patrick Kane have contributed greatly, and overall the Red Wings rank tenth in the league in goals scored. As a result, they are […]

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby passes Steve Yzerman on NHL’s all-time assists list – The Hockey Writers Latest news, analysis and more

It only took Sidney Crosby seven minutes and one second to do that register a milestone help for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night in a losing effort against the Anaheim Ducks. The Penguins captain won a faceoff back to the point before the point shot was aimed by Rickard Rakell for his second goal […]

Pending UFA probably no longer an option for the Red Wings – The Hockey Writers Detroit Red Wings Latest News, Analysis and more

There were rumors that link Kyle Connor to the Detroit Red Wings, because the star Forward for the Winnipeg Jets is one of the many big names that is approaching an unlimited free desk this summer. If the speculation was some truth, this is no longer an option on the table for general director Steve […]

5 most overrated NHL General managers before 2025-26 – The Hockey Writers Season Previews Latest News, Analysis and more

Building a Stanley Cup competition starts at the top. Ownership may not build the schedule, but a general director (GM) does. Bill Zito’s work with the Florida Panthers changed a franchise that was a clou in a Juggernaut, a destination and a dynasty in the making. Related: What has really changed after the Summer Shakeup […]