It’s been two full months since the NHL and sports world as a whole came to an abrupt standstill. The old normal for professional sports — regular salary structure or in-arena spectators for example — may take years to reestablish. But that hasn’t stopped the NHL or NBA from trying to salvage possible lost seasons…
There may not be any actual professional hockey being played as March comes to an end, all thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean the business side of the game halts with it. In fact, the process has been sped up; players considering to sign with an NHL organization are now at the…
The doldrums of the NHL’s unexpected hiatus has arrived and it hasn’t even been a week. Sigh. The status of the league is a developing story each passing day but not in an antsy, zealous type of way. This period of inactivity, at the very least, is the perfect time to start planning ahead. The…
No one knows what is forthcoming for the NHL in the coming months. Not Gary Bettman. Not Bill Daly. No one. A timetable of any kind just would not be appropriate at this current juncture. The uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis has left many concerned with how their daily life will be affected, let alone pondering…
In wake of the NHL’s season suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic, Ilitch Holdings will be accommodating their part-time staff who are out of work for the time being. Friday afternoon Ilitch Companies, which includes the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, 313 Presents, Fox Theatre, and Little Caesars Arena, announced they will be organizing a $1…
The past 36 hours have been a surreal, unprecedented time for both public health and the sports world. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic on Wednesday, with the spread of the coronavirus growing at a rapid rate. The situation became very real on Wednesday when the NBA suspended their season…
For the second year in a row, the Red Wings’ mathematical playoff chances are done by mid-March. And for the second year in a row, the Red Wings’ ‘MLB’ line is willing them to wins in Mid-March. Picking up four of six points in the past week, including a thrilling shootout win against Tampa Bay…
It’s officially official (sort’ve). After falling in regulation to Carolina Tuesday night, the Red Wings have clinched an 18.5 percent chance at winning the NHL’s draft lottery. More importantly, however, a guaranteed top-4 pick. The last time Detroit selected that high was in 1990 when they selected Kieth Primeau third overall. Now, technically Detroit doesn’t own…
Fresh off Sunday’s thrilling win against Tampa Bay, tonight’s game couldn’t have played out any more opposite for the Red Wings. Questionable officiating, massive power play struggles and untimely goals against culminated in a scrappy matchup. Several mini brawls broke out and even some late game ejections. Not exactly the kind of emotion you expect…
Less than an hour after the Red Wings thrilling victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Alex Biega and his camp came to terms on an extension to keep him in Detroit. Biega, 31, was slated to become an unrestricted free agent this Summer. The Red Wings acquired the Harvard product back in early October from…
For the first time in over four years, the Detroit Red Wings have defeated the Tampa bay Lightning. It’s been a long ride, but the club finally exercised their demons in a 5-4 shootout win. The big line of Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi carried them to victory, the latter two of which…
The Red Wings biggest challenge yet has arrived. Tampa Bay has won 16 straight games against Detroit, dating all the way back to game 4 of the 2016 playoffs. The mastermind behind the Lightning operation — Steve Yzerman — is now on the other side, obviously, but the on-ice talent didn’t come with him. With…
