Red Wings look to stop skid against Lightning in Jeff Blashill’s return
Blashill, the Red Wings head coach for seven seasons from 2015-2022, returns to Detroit tonight as an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Red Wings (13-11-7) will try to stop a six-game skid (0-4-2). The Red Wings haven’t won since their 4-2 victory at Tampa Bay on Dec. 6. The Red Wings hired Lalonde as head coach on June 30 and Blashill joined head coach Jon Cooper’s staff on July 12. Until this season, he was the only head coach many current Red Wings, including captain Dylan Larkin, have had in the NHL.
mlive.comHusso makes 43 saves, helps Red Wings beat Lightning 4-2
TAMPA, Fla. — Ville Husso made 27 of his 43 saves in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Tuesday night. The Red Wings got goals from Michael Rasmussen, Jonatan Berggren, Adam Erne and David Perron. Detroit, which has missed the playoffs in each of the last six seasons, moved into a third-place tie in the Atlantic Division with Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay committed 11 giveaways, while the Red Wings had none in the opening 20 minutes. The Red Wings failed to score on its lone chance.
mlive.comDiehard Bills fan, soccer aficionado Derek Lalonde ready to lead Red Wings
New Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde has much in common with Jeff Blashill, the man he replaced. His master’s degree in education administration was essentially paid for and in return he worked as an assistant coach. He was an assistant hockey coach. As a hockey, football and baseball fan, Lalonde recalled that he might have mocked soccer at the time. She loved it, and now I’m a way bigger soccer fan,” Lalonde said.
mlive.comSteve Yzerman ‘cautiously optimistic’ about deeper Red Wings
Steve Yzerman heads into his fourth season as Detroit Red Wings general manager with his deepest roster, a new head coach and more optimism for improvement than at anytime since his return to the organization. The Red Wings start training camp in Traverse City on Thursday. “I believe we’ll be a better hockey team this year,” Yzerman said Wednesday in his pre-camp media address. The Red Wings appear to have upgraded every area following a flurry of a free-agent signings. The Red Wings have more NHL-ready forwards and defensemen than they can fit on their roster, making for the most competitive camp in years.
mlive.comJack Nicklaus, Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin to play in Ally Challenge Celebrity Shootout
Jack Nicklaus, the greatest champion in golf history, will be taking part in the 2022 Celebrity Shootout, the PGA Tour Champions event announced today. Last year, Nicklaus played in the Celebrity Shootout with Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, former Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill and golf Hall of Famer Lee Trevino. The Celebrity Shootout contestants will follow the final group of the second round off the 10th hole. Larkin has been the Red Wings captain since 2021, following legends Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg as players who wore the ‘C’ on their jerseys for Detroit. MORE:Watch Nicklaus, Izzo, Trevino Blashill tee off in Celebrity ShootoutHow Jack Nicklaus met Kid Rock: ‘Who’s Kid Rock?’
mlive.comJeff Blashill cherishes time with Red Wings, says team in good hands with Derek Lalonde
Jeff Blashill experienced a lot of losing with the rebuilding Detroit Red Wings, but he cherished the opportunity to coach his hometown team, proud to last seven seasons in a profession with a short lifespan. He had nothing but good things to say about his experience with the Red Wings and believes they are in good hands with new coach Derek Lalonde, whose place Blashill ironically took in Tampa Bay. “Over the course of seven years I got the opportunity to coach a team I grew up cheering for,” Blashill said. They got a real good coach in Derek Lalonde who I think will do great things. “I’ve been fortunate in my time to work for some great, great people and two GMs I’ve worked for are both Hall of Famers.
mlive.comFormer Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill joins Lightning as assistant
Lalonde went from being an assistant coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Detroit Red Wings head coach on June 30. Today, Blashill was hired as an assistant coach by the Lightning, joining his close friend Jon Cooper’s staff. Blashill, 48, served as Red Wings head coach for seven seasons, compiling a record of 204-261-72. The Red Wings reached the playoffs in 2015-16, extending their postseason streak to 25 seasons, in Blashill’s first year. Blashill had been linked to head coach openings in Philadelphia and Winnipeg.
mlive.comFive priorities for new Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde
He enters a much different situation as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, faced with the tough task of accelerating a rebuild that began more than five years ago and hit a rough patch the final two months of the 2021-22 season. The Red Wings have missed the playoffs six years in a row and have ranked at or near the bottom of the NHL in offense, defense and special teams in recent seasons. Lalonde must instill a defensive mindset and implement a system where the team doesn’t allow as many scoring chances. Make team harder to play againstFrom bad starts to late collapses, the Red Wings lacked fortitude and resilience during their season-ending 9-18-4 stretch that included losses by scores of 9-2, 11-2 and 7-2. It is not realistic to expect the Red Wings to reach the playoffs next season.
mlive.comRed Wings’ Yzerman free to interview Lightning assistants Lalonde, Halpern
Steve Yzerman’s pursuit of a new head coach for the Detroit Red Wings, which began eight weeks ago when Jeff Blashill was dismissed, should be completed soon. Barry Trotz, who turns 60 on July 15, was the most prominent available candidate and interviewed with the Red Wings and Jets, among other teams. He later won division titles in each of his two seasons as head coach with the Toledo Walleye, the Red Wings’ ECHL affiliate. Others Yzerman might consider include NHL assistants Mike Vellucci (Pittsburgh) and Spencer Carberry (Toronto), AHL Syracuse head coach Benoit Groulx. Denver head coach David Carle and former Swedish national coach Rikard Gronborg.
mlive.comRed Wings’ Jakub Vrana, Filip Hronek win bronze at Worlds as Czechia tops U.S.
Detroit Red Wings Jakub Vrana and Filip Hronek did not have much of an impact for Czechia at the World Championship but will go home with a bronze medal. Czechia, behind a hat trick from Boston’s David Pastrnak, defeated the United States 8-4 Sunday in the bronze medal game in Tampere, Finland. The U.S. started well, leading 3-1 after one period as Karson Kuhlman (Seattle) scored a pair of goals. David Kampf (Toronto) scored a pair of goals and Tomas Hertl (San Jose) picked up three assists. Former Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill was an assistant coach under David Quinn for the U.S., which had won bronze in four of the previous eight World Championships.
mlive.comU.S. in World Championship semis, ousting Swiss and Red Wings’ Pius Suter
Red Wings forward Pius Suter recorded two shots and a minus-3 rating in 17:47. Former Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is an assistant under U.S. head coach David Quinn. The U.S. will play Finland in the semifinals. The other semifinal pits Czechia, with Red Wings Jakub Vrana and Filip Hronek, against Canada. More: Disappointing finish at Worlds for Detroit’s Moritz Seider and Germany
mlive.comSeveral Red Wings advance to World Championship quarterfinals
The five Detroit Red Wings participating at the World Championship in Finland have advanced to Thursday’s quarterfinals. Moritz Seider picked up an assist for Germany, giving him six points (goal, five assists) in seven games. Former Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is an assistant for the U.S. under head coach David Quinn. Red Wings Jakub Vrana (one goal) and Filip Hronek (no points) have struggled to produce in the tournament for Czechia. More: Red Wings coaching search not a fast and easy process
mlive.comWorld Championship roundup: How Red Wings are faring
A pair of Detroit Red Wings, and someone who would like to re-sign with the team next season, are flourishing at the World Championship in Finland as pool play nears completion. Suter will face Red Wings teammate Moritz Seider on Tuesday when Switzerland faces Germany (5-0-0-1, 15 points) in a battle between the top teams in Group A, which concludes pool play. Defenseman Filip Hronek is following up a below average season with an even worse World Championship (no points in five games). Griffins forward Riley Barber has one goal in five games for the U.S.Former Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is a Team USA assistant coach under David Quinn. More: Red Wings sign former Michigan defenseman to one-year deal
mlive.comLane Lambert out as potential Red Wings coach after being hired by Islanders
DETROIT – Scratch Lane Lambert as a possible head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Blashill’s contract with the Red Wings was not renewed after seven seasons behind the Detroit bench. The Red Wings missed the playoffs this season for the sixth straight year after reaching the postseason for 25 straight years. Lambert hasn’t been a head coach since he was with Milwaukee of the AHL from 2007-11. MORE:Pros, cons of potential Red Wings coaching candidatesMight Red Wings sink hard-driving coach?
mlive.comRed Wings players react to Jeff Blashill’s dismissal
Jeff Blashill was the only NHL coach many Detroit Red Wings played under, including all the younger ones who came up through the system. Like everyone knows he’s a great person. I’ll take that for the rest of my career for sure.”Sam Gagner: “Blash is a great person. Doug Houda, a great person. As a player, you’re appreciative of that.
mlive.comSteve Yzerman open-minded in Red Wings coaching search
Speaking Monday, two days after releasing Jeff Blashill, the Detroit Red Wings general manager said he is open-minded and will do much due diligence. Assistant Alex Tanguay, hired before the season, will remain on staff, Yzerman said. “I worked with the coaching staff for three years, there’s been a lot of good things done,” Yzerman said. With a new coaching staff coming in, with some potential changes, my expectation will be that we’re going to improve in that area.”Yzerman said the move does not reflect Blashill’s coaching ability. More:Pros and cons of potential coaching candidatesMight Red Wings seek a hard-driving coach?
mlive.comRed Wings’ next coach could have an edge, NHL experience
The next Detroit Red Wings coach figures to be much different than Jeff Blashill, at least in personality and demeanor. The Red Wings expected a long and painful rebuild after a 25-season playoff streak, but Yzerman clearly did not see enough progress this season. Plus, after seven seasons, which is an eternity for an NHL coach, a new voice was needed. Of course, one of the many issues in that scenario is trying to get free agents to sign with the Red Wings. Regardless of who’s in charge, the Red Wings need more talent.
mlive.comRed Wings’ arc ‘headed in right direction’ while Jeff Blashill’s future in question
After the Detroit Red Wings capped a rough two-month stretch with a gratifying season-ending 5-3 victory at New Jersey Friday, Jeff Blashill was looking ahead. Family time was foremost on his mind, not his own future, which remains in doubt following seven seasons as Red Wings coach. “We’ve just been focused on the season,” Blashill said. The Red Wings did not announce Blashill’s contract extension until 10 days after their season finale a year ago. More:Hellberg hopes to be part of Red Wings’ futureRed Wings’ draft lottery odds set
mlive.comYzerman fires Blashill to shake up Red Wings' rebuild
The Detroit Red Wings celebrated the return of Steve Yzerman three years ago, expecting one of their all-time greats to turn around the franchise as general manager. Looking to shake up the rebuild, Yzerman fired coach Jeff Blashill after on Saturday. Blashill had a .447 points percentage, the second-worst in the league over his seven seasons — not counting the debut season of the expansion Seattle Kraken.
news.yahoo.comSeason finale means more to Red Wings than just draft lottery implications
The final two months of the season were disappointing, but the Detroit Red Wings can take some solace from winning their last game tonight in New Jersey (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). It’s not much to celebrate but might send them into the offseason in a slightly better frame of mind. “I think it’s important to go out and play great hockey,” coach Jeff Blashill said. The Red Wings (72 points) would move up to seventh and have a 6.5 percent chance of winning the May 10 lottery if Ottawa (71 points) gains a point on them. The Red Wings would move down to ninth and have a 5 percent chance of winning the lottery if they gain two points on Buffalo (73 points).
mlive.comJeff Blashill’s future uncertain as Red Wings wrap up season
The Detroit Red Wings wrap up the season Friday in New Jersey in what could be Jeff Blashill’s final game as head coach. The Red Wings (31-40-10, .444 points percentage) are assured of finishing with a better points percentage than last season (.429). The Red Wings were doing fine two-thirds of the way through the season at 24-24-6. Since then, the Red Wings have gone 7-16-3 and haven’t been competitive in several games, including embarrassing losses to Arizona (9-2) and Pittsburgh (11-2). The Red Wings might wind up with no high-impact players in four consecutive drafts, which will stagnate any rebuild.
mlive.comRed Wings’ Moritz Seider thrived against elite competition in remarkable rookie season
The Detroit Red Wings matched Moritz Seider against Auston Matthews as often as they could on Tuesday. It helped bring out the best in Seider, who on Friday in New Jersey will complete the finest season for a Red Wings rookie in arguably three decades. “I think he’s gotten better in knowing when to try to make a play and when to live another day,” Blashill said. It’s a strong quality because it backs off the forecheckers a little bit.”Said Seider: “I just try to protect myself. “He’s running our power play, he’s playing big minutes defensively, penalty kill, you name it, he does it all for us.
mlive.comWhy Red Wings didn’t recall Jonatan Berggren this season
The Red Wings shuffled many forwards back and forth from Grand Rapids to Detroit this season, but Jonatan Berggren wasn’t one of them. Even with the Griffins eliminated from playoff contention last weekend, the Red Wings have opted not to recall Berggren for the final two games. They signed Turner Elson to an NHL contract for the rest of the season, and he will make his Red Wings debut tonight in Toronto (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit Extra). “Berggren’s had a good year down there,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. “At the end of the day, the decision on Jonatan Berggren is a decision made on what’s best for his individual development.
mlive.comRed Wings mailbag: How late-season slide could influence offseason moves
Will the Detroit Red Wings’ late-season slide prompt general manager Steve Yzerman to be more aggressive in altering the roster this summer? The Red Wings could use two top-nine forwards, a couple of defensemen and a goaltender. However, do you think this decline at the season’s end will make it difficult for Yzerman to land good free agents? The Red Wings will want a veteran goalie to pair with him there, whether that’s Calvin Pickard or someone else. Q: “Too bad the Red Wings didn’t sign Keith Petruzzelli and not insist that he went back to college.
mlive.comJakub Vrana’s goal-scoring pace bodes well for Red Wings’ future
It has excited them for what the future can hold, for what Vrana can do during a full season. It would be difficult to maintain that pace, but it would project to 51 goals in an 82-game season. “A 40-goal season?” Vrana, 26, said. The Red Wings wonder what might have been had he not reaggravated a previous shoulder injury 10 minutes into his first on-ice practice in training camp. “That’s another thing I’m looking forward to, to go to the camp and just go through all the things,” Vrana said.
mlive.comRed Wings’ effort against long odds made Jeff Blashill proud
The Detroit Red Wings were facing a team that has dominated them and a goaltender they had never beaten. The Red Wings had other ideas, turning in a gritty, gutsy effort in a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. “It was a really good performance,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. You can’t let yourself down mentally, whatever happens out there.”It was the Red Wings’ first game after Dylan Larkin had core muscle surgery on Monday, ending his season. The Red Wings (30-37-10) bounced back from lackluster weekend performances against the Rangers (4-0 loss) and Florida (6-1 loss).
mlive.comHow Red Wings’ Joe Veleno can ‘seize the moment’ with Dylan Larkin out
Now the Detroit Red Wings will see what he can do in a prime role. “I think he’s had decent opportunity through the season, but this is even (more) increased. Ultimately, Joe Veleno needs to establish that he’s a good two-way player before he worries about more offense. If the Red Wings aren’t satisfied, other first-line center options are moving Pius Suter up from the second line or giving Michael Rasmussen a look. The Red Wings in recent weeks have opted for Taro Hirose, Kyle Criscuolo, Chase Pearson and Riley Barber instead of Jonatan Berggren.
mlive.comGoalie Magnus Hellberg joins Red Wings, hoping to stick around in NHL
Magnus Hellberg, the 6-foot-6 goaltender the Detroit Red Wings signed on Wednesday, joined them for practice Friday at Madison Square Garden, the site of his most recent NHL appearance five years ago. Alex Nedeljkovic is firmly established as the Red Wings’ No. You’re probably never going to feel like you’re going to get enough practices with the schedule we have. Let’s start with tomorrow and go from there.”The Red Wings needed another goalie for organizational depth after Calvin Pickard was injured on March 27. The Swedish native Hellberg, who is signed for only the remainder of the season, said it was a “no-brainer” when the Red Wings called.
mlive.comRed Wings’ Alex Nedeljkovic eyes strong finish following ‘special’ shutout
“Anytime you can get a shutout in this league it’s always special,” Nedeljkovic said. The Red Wings (29-35-10) surprised a Carolina club that is third overall in the league and battling for the Metropolitan Division lead. I was given an opportunity here to play a lot of games and I’m very excited with the opportunity. “It’s been a great opportunity to play a lot of games,” Nedeljkovic said. You’re not going to have your best every night.”Blashill did not plan to have Nedeljkovic play this much.
mlive.comJeff Blashill named U.S. assistant for World Championship; Magnus Hellberg clears waivers
Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill has been named an assistant coach for Team USA at the World Championship. Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato and Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings also were named assistants under David Quinn, who previously was announced as head coach. He has the most career victories for a U.S. head coach at the Worlds. Blashill, after Thursday’s morning skate in Carolina, said Hellberg will join the Red Wings for practice Friday in New York. “We’ll take this day by day and see what tomorrow brings.”The Red Wings signed Hellberg on Wednesday for the remainder of the season.
mlive.comHow Red Wings’ draft lottery odds could still be impacted
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings’ record could take a hit during a rugged six-game stretch that starts Thursday at Carolina. The Red Wings (28-35-10) have 66 points, one more than Buffalo, but six more than the next-lowest team, Ottawa. Ninth would be the Red Wings’ most likely draft position (58.6 percent), followed by 10th (27.6 percent). If the Sabres finish ahead of the Red Wings, Detroit’s chances of landing the top pick improve only slightly to 5.8 percent and its best odds would be eighth (49.4 percent). We got to make sure we’re good every single night and certainly we’re going to get tested.”More: Red Wings sign Swedish goaltender out of KHL
mlive.comRed Wings seek to avoid season series sweep by Senators
Contain Josh Norris and stay out of the penalty box are two of the keys for the Detroit Red Wings tonight as they face Ottawa at Little Caesars Arena (7:30, Bally Sports Detroit), looking to avoid being swept in the season series by the Senators. Ottawa won back-to-back games vs. Detroit April 1-3, both 5-2, in matchups between teams that have been eliminated from playoff contention. “In the first two we didn’t play great, but we could have won either game,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. “I like our game better today than when we went into those games. The Red Wings, 2-0-1 in their past three, are stressing discipline after being shorthanded 16 times the past four games (they killed 15 penalties).
mlive.comSam Gagner relishes role with Red Wings, hopes to be around for better days
DETROIT – Sam Gagner played for eight teams in a span of six seasons, between the NHL and AHL, before finding stability in Detroit, and the Red Wings have valued his experience, leadership and two-way play. Young, rebuilding teams need veterans like Gagner, and he hopes to be around for better days. “Certainly, I’ve really enjoyed my time here,” Gagner said. “The main thing is trying to help this group get better and that’s kind of been my mindset all year,” Gagner said. “I want to keep trying to help this team grow and ultimately reach our goals.”More: Red Wings say arc of franchise headed in right direction
mlive.comRed Wings: Arc of franchise headed in right direction
The Red Wings were one game over .500, excluding overtime/shootout losses, on Feb. 23. But in the end, we’re out of the playoffs again.”The Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention Saturday, prior to their 5-4 overtime loss to Columbus. “There’s no doubt that the arc of the franchise is headed in the right direction,” Blashill said. It’s still another season not in the playoffs.”The Red Wings at least were in the postseason conversation through mid-February, which hasn’t happened in years. “This year we went into games expecting to win,” Larkin said.
mlive.comRed Wings seeking longest win streak in four months
The Detroit Red Wings tonight can accomplish something they have done only twice this season – win three consecutive games. The Red Wings, following back-to-back wins over Boston and Winnipeg, face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). Detroit hasn’t won three in a row since a five-game winning streak from Nov. 24 to Dec. 4. The Red Wings (28-34-9) got strong goaltending from Alex Nedeljkovic (career-high 47 saves vs. Bruins) and Thomas Greiss (32 stops against the Jets) and strong penalty killing (7 for 7 in both games combined) to win back-to-back for the first time since Feb. 9-12. The Blue Jackets (33-33-6) have gone 1-5-3 in their past nine to fall out of playoff contention.
mlive.comRed Wings can still make things difficult for quality teams
The Detroit Red Wings have been out of the playoff conversation for weeks, lately just trying to avoid freefalling. The Red Wings completed a difficult back-to-back sweep by beating the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 at Canada Life Centre. “Every back-to-back is not the same … and this is a more difficult one for sure,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. The Red Wings were much stronger in the final two periods. I think a lot of guys and probably specifically some young guys have really raised their game.”More: Red Wings record rare back-to-back wins
mlive.comRed Wings must replicate battle level vs. Bruins moving forward
Their 5-3 victory over the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena stopped a six-game skid (0-4-2). “One good win is not all the sudden going to make everything better, if you don’t go out the next night and play well,” coach Jeff Blashill said. We got to dig in and find a way to play really good and win a hockey game. Dylan Larkin scored his 30th goal. “They were running around and good for our guys sticking up for each other and keeping their heads up,” Larkin said.
mlive.comRed Wings’ Dylan Larkin: Not a lot of joy; it’s as frustrating as can be
The Detroit Red Wings loved how things were going until right around Valentine’s Day. “I look around and I don’t see a lot of joy, I don’t see a lot of guys having fun,” Larkin said after Sunday’s 5-2 loss at Ottawa. “We need to change that and enjoy playing hockey.”The Red Wings (26-34-9) are winless in six (0-4-2), equaling a season-long skid. We got to find a way to get something positive.”The Red Wings host the Boston Bruins Tuesday (7:30 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit) and visit the Winnipeg Jets the next night in a tough back-to-back. Enjoy being in a one-goal game and playing the right way.”The Red Wings turned Sunday’s contest into a one-goal game when Larkin scored with 7:25 to play in the third period.
mlive.comRed Wings haven’t capitalized enough vs. second- and third-string goalies
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have faced a backup or third-string goaltender in nearly half of their games, including two making their NHL debut. “We didn’t do a good enough job of it at all,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. The Red Wings went 0 for 5 on the power play and allowed a shorthanded goal. The Red Wings (26-33-9) continue a slide that began one month ago, when they were at .500 in points percentage. That prompted the Red Wings captain to retaliate by punching him, which resulted in a one-game suspension for Larkin.
mlive.comRed Wings fall to Senators and goalie making NHL debut
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings could do no right on special teams Friday, and they could not take advantage of a goaltender making his NHL debut. Mads Stogaard made 27 saves, Mathieu Joseph scored three goals in the third period as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Red Wings 5-2 at Little Caesars Arena. In the waning minutes, some in the crowd began chanting “Fire Blashill!” to express their displeasure with Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill. The Red Wings (26-33-9) are 2-9-3 in their past 14. The Red Wings began the third period with 33 seconds of a five-on-three power play.
mlive.comRed Wings encouraged by slow, steady progress on power play
Being 26th in the NHL on the power play is nothing to celebrate, but an area that has plagued the Detroit Red Wings for years has shown improvement over a long stretch. The Red Wings scored twice on the man-advantage in Wednesday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers and will try to maintain that momentum tonight against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena (7:30, Bally Sports Detroit). The Red Wings are 21 for 92 on the power play since Jan. 8, a respectable 22.8 percent. “It’s going to be right at that edge if not into (next season),” Blashill said. “I think he’s gaining confidence, he’s skating good,” Blashill said.
mlive.comRed Wings defensemen Hronek, Lindstrom experience growing pains
DETROIT – While one young Detroit Red Wings defenseman, Moritz Seider, is flourishing, two others, Filip Hronek and Gustav Lindstrom, are regressing. “Some guys are always on that edge; if you have a good game, you’re in, if you don’t, you might not be. “I think there was a definite possibility that he wasn’t going to play again the rest of the season,” Blashill said. “He’s continued to be what he is and that’s a really good pro. It’s important to remember Danny came in and did a really good job in this organization for a long time.
mlive.comRed Wings debating whether to give Jonatan Berggren a look this season
Should the Detroit Red Wings recall him before the season ends? “What I like about him being there is he’s got some stability, he knows where he’s playing tomorrow night, he knows who he’s playing with, he knows his role and not sitting there wondering, ‘Am I getting called up? That’s important. The Red Wings drafted Berggren (5-11, 195) 33rd overall in 2018, three spots after taking Joe Veleno. “I think Berggren’s grown through the course of the year,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said.
mlive.comRed Wings’ young players eye more prime roles as season winds down
This is a good time for the Detroit Red Wings to take a closer look at some of their younger players – expand their ice time, move them up in the lineup, see what they do on special teams. So now you got 18 games left and some young guys, (due to) injuries, are needed in more prime roles. The Red Wings (25-31-7) host Tampa Bay (39-18-6) on Saturday (12:30, Bally Sports Detroit). Guys are going to have to go out and play against good players, like you do when you go on the road against Pittsburgh.”The Red Wings visit the Penguins on Sunday. Memories of fight nightBlashill grew up in Michigan a huge Red Wings fan and recalls their memorable fight night with bitter rival Colorado 25 years ago on Saturday.
mlive.comRed Wings’ new additions adapt quickly, make good first impression
Oskar Sundqvist and Jake Walman became Detroit Red Wings about 36 hours before puck drop Tuesday. Walman didn’t figure in the scoring but showed the skating ability and shooting mentality the Red Wings hope will boost their beleaguered defense. He’s super-comfortable in his own skin, knows what he’s good at, knows how to win hockey games. “Then the trade deadline there’s angst involved, whether it’s you potentially being traded, or everybody doesn’t know what’s going on. More: Red Wings sweep season series from Philly
mlive.comRed Wings score 3 in 3rd period to surge past Jackets 4-1
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT – Michael Rasmussen broke a tie early in the third period with his first goal of the season and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday. The Red Wings won 3-1 on Saturday. “We competed all over the ice, and when they did get a couple chances, Pixie (Pickard) was back there,” Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin said. Roslovic tied the game 1-1 with 1:35 remaining in the second period when he tipped Oliver Bjorkstrand’s shot out of mid-air and past Pickard. Red Wings: at Florida Panthers on Tuesday.
Calvin Pickard, Blue Jackets beat Red Wings 3-1
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Calvin Pickard deflects the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT – Adam Erne and Robby Fabbri scored 29 seconds apart in the first period and Calvin Pickard made 21 saves in his first start of the season, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Saturday. Pickard earned his first NHL win in more than two years. “I think these guys care and I think they were embarrassed in the Nashville game,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. Early on, that wasn’t it.”WINNING WAYIt was Pickard’s first NHL win since Nov. 23, 2018.