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Johnny Gaudreau leaving Calgary for Columbus headlined a busy offseason of player movement around the NHL.

The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche have brought back defenseman Josh Manson with a four-year deal worth $18 million.

Joe Pavelski scored twice and got the game-winner on the first power-play goal in the series for Dallas as the Stars beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

On Monday, he sent defenseman Nick Leddy to St. Louis for bottom-six center Oskar Sundqvist, defenseman Jake Walman and a 2023 second-round pick. “I’m really not. “He was playing behind some pretty good players in St. Louis,” Yzerman said. “For what’s it worth, we’re gotten rave reviews on his character and his popularity in the locker room in St. Louis. “They’re good players, good people, they like playing here and they’ve played very well for us,” Yzerman said.

The Detroit Red Wings traded forward Vladislav Namestnikov to the Dallas Stars for a fourth-round pick today, just prior to the deadline. Namestnikov, 29, has 13 goals and 25 points in 60 games, improving from last season’s disappointing performance (eight goals, 17 points in 53 games). The Red Wings signed Namestnikov to a two-year contract with a $2 million cap hit prior to last season. He is the nephew of former Red Wing Slava Kozlov, grew up in metro Detroit and was excited for the opportunity to return home. More: Red Wings get second-round pick, two players for Nick Leddy

The Detroit Red Wings head into Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline mired in their worst slump of the season. “We’ve got guys that got to play better,” coach Jeff Blashill said after Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. But he has played well, and the Red Wings value his defensive ability and leadership, so they might be inclined to re-sign him rather than trade him. The Red Wings also have ample cap space they can use to facilitate trades involving teams that are tight against the cap. “We got to find our footing and get through the trade deadline and get better here.”More:If Red Wings opt for bigger deal, three who could be in playTyler Bertuzzi dismisses trade talk, committed to Red Wings

The Red Wings have nine selections in the 2022 draft, including an extra second-rounder (from Washington) and addition third-round picks (from Colorado and Vegas). Nick Leddy: The Red Wings acquired this veteran defenseman in the offseason likely with the intention of moving him at the deadline. He has cooled off recently (no goals, one assist in nine games), but should still land the Red Wings a mid-round pick. However, it’s more likely the Red Wings will re-sign him for another season. More: Reeling Red Wings need some players to step up

Joe Veleno has been a fixture in the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup since mid-December, playing in the past 22 games. If Blashill opts to insert Rowney into the fourth-line center spot, between Givani Smith and Sam Gagner, the Red Wings might opt to keep Veleno in the AHL for now. Veleno, 22, has four goals and seven points in 35 games with Detroit, averaging 12:15 in ice time. However, if Veleno stays in Grand Rapids he’ll log more ice time in all situations, which could further aid his development. “Makes good reads in chaos, which to be a better defensive team you need that,” Blashill said.

The Detroit Red Wings returned from the All-Star break Wednesday and turned in a strong performance in a place where they have had little success the past quarter-century. Five Red Wings recorded multiple points in a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Red Wings improved to 21-21-6 while the Flyers fell to 15-23-8. Alex Nedeljkovic made 21 saves as the Red Wings outshot the Flyers 34-24, holding them to just five shots in the third period. The Red Wings never trailed.

The Detroit Red Wings return Wednesday in Philadelphia, one of their five games rescheduled due to postponements caused by COVID-19. The Red Wings (20-21-6) have taken steps in each of the past two seasons during this lengthy rebuild. With 35 games remaining, here are five questions the Red Wings face the rest of the season:Will they make a playoff push? Dynamic rookies Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond give the Red Wings a good shot at their first Calder Trophy winner since goaltender Roger Crozier in 1965. Of course, they have had vastly different teams, which is why general manager Steve Yzerman has stuck with Blashill through some difficult seasons.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings turned in a strong effort Saturday against one of the top teams in the league but ran out of steam near the end. The Toronto Maple Leafs scored five unanswered goals in the third period and defeated Detroit 7-4 at Little Caesars Arena. Dylan Larkin had two goals and an assist for the Red Wings (19-20-6), who also got goals from Vladislav Namestnikov and Tyler Bertuzzi. Michael Bunting recorded his second career hat trick for the Maple Leafs, who have won five in a row from the Red Wings. This was Jeff Blashill’s 500th game as Red Wings coach.

DETROIT – After fulfilling a childhood dream by becoming a Detroit Red Wing in 2020, Vladislav Namestnikov has put himself in position to possibly extend his stay. “That’s part of the reason you feel confidence moving him onto a line that’s going to see lots of minutes. The Red Wings could move him for a draft pick by the March 21 deadline. Namestnikov grew up in metro Detroit watching the Red Wings and his uncle, former Detroit winger Slava Kozlov, hopes to stay beyond this season. Raymond was the Red Wings’ choice in the competition.

Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal in regulation and notched the winner 2:07 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 comeback win over the Buffalo Sabres in snowbound western New York.

The slow-starting Detroit Red Wings didn’t have much going for 50 minutes Monday. Dylan Larkin tied the game late in regulation and then scored at 2:07 of overtime in a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Arena. The Red Wings (18-17-5) have won back-to-back games against the Sabres, sweeping the four-game season series. The Red Wings were on the penalty kill because of an unsuccessful coach’s challenge for goalie interference on Jeff Skinner’s goal that put Buffalo ahead 2-0 at 9:21. The Red Wings have a three-day break before facing the Dallas Stars Friday at Little Caesars Arena.

Watch the Detroit Red Wings on ESPN+Anaheim came back with two more, before Vladislav Namestnikov tied it up at three in the third with his 10th on the year. The Red Wings won the first meeting last Tuesday in Detroit by a final score of 6-2. Since then, San Jose has won back-to-back games, and has passed the Edmonton Oilers for fifth in the Pacific Division. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: Detroit Red Wings (16-16-4) vs. San Jose Sharks (19-16-1)When: Tuesday, January 11Time: 10:30 p.m. ETWhere: SAP Center (San Jose, Calif.)Stream: ESPN+Check out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

The Anaheim Ducks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout.

Rookie Trevor Zegras had a goal and an assist before scoring again in the shootout, leading the Ducks to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night in a game that was rescheduled due to Anaheim's COVID-19 problems.

The Boston Bruins responded well to the physicality, the Detroit Red Wings did not. Alex Nedeljkovic kept the Red Wings in the game until the third period, when Boston scored three times in a span of 4:41. It might have been different had the Red Wings not gone 0 for 4 on the power play, registering only four shots, through two periods. The Red Wings entered the game ranked 29th on the power play. It’s a maturity factor, understanding how hard you have to play every single night.”More: Moritz Seider plays with the kind of physicality Red Wings need

The Detroit Red Wings are prepared to host the Washington Capitals on New Year's Eve at Little Caesars Arena.

The NHL and its players association has temporarily clamped down on teams crossing the Canadian border and shut down operations of two more teams.

The Colorado Avalanche are by far the most potent offensive team in the NHL, capable of scoring goals in bunches, as the Detroit Red Wings discovered on Friday. The Red Wings (13-12-3) have lost three in a row by a combined count of 18-7, all to Western Conference clubs. The Avalanche (15-7-2) entered the game averaging 4.26 goals per game. Vladislav Namestnikov scored his 100th career goal the Red Wings, who also got goals from Joe Veleno and Filip Hronek. After falling behind 3-0 less than 11 minutes into the game, the Red Wings battled back with goals from Namestnikov at 19:07 of the first and Veleno at 3:21 of the second.

DETROIT – The momentum the Detroit Red Wings gained the past few weeks came to a sudden stop with a physical pounding from Nashville on Tuesday. “I was disappointed in the game (Tuesday) because we had a chance to keep that momentum at home,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. The Red Wings (13-10-3) have been much better at home (9-3-2) than on the road (4-7-1), where they went a combined 1-6-1 during recent four-game swings. “We’ve given the opponent momentum through poor puck decisions, poor puck play, and at times not being good enough defensively. More: Red Wings beaten physically, out-completed in learning lesson

Raymond scored his 10th goal of the season and Seider provided a pair of assists as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the expansion Seattle Kraken 4-3 in a shootout at Little Caesars Arena in the first-ever meeting between the teams. Adam Erne scored the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout. The Red Wings (12-9-3) have won four in a row for the first time since their six-game winning streak from March 23-April 2, 2019. Robby Fabbri and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored for the Red Wings in regulation. Each team scored twice in the second period.

“Last year was a weird year for me, the pandemic, a lot of posts, sometimes that happens,” Namestnikov said. “This year I had a good summer, I worked hard, it’s paying off right now. He’s worked hard this summer trying to get that to at least where it’s at the NHL norm. There’s more than just the shot that can allow you to score goals. “I think we have guys up and down the lineup that in different ways can score,” Blashill said.

Vladislav Namestnikov scored in each of the first two periods to help the Detroit Red Wings take a three-goal lead as they beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2.

The Red Wings defeated the Oilers 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena, their season-high third consecutive victory. Sparked by a pair of goals from Vladislav Namestnikov, the Red Wings led 3-0 until the final minute of the second period. Everyone believes in each other; we have a good team. He stood on his head.”The Red Wings did well to take only two penalties against a power play that was clicking at 50 percent (15 for 30). I thought we did a good job of that.”More: Red Wings top Oilers for third win in a row

Vladislav Namestnikov scored in each of the first two periods to help the Detroit Red Wings take a three-goal lead, and they went on to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Tuesday night.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings were strong through two periods Tuesday and withstood the Edmonton Oilers’ comeback attempt in the third period to skate away with a 4-2 victory at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (7-5-2) have won a season-high three in a row while handing the Western Conference-leading Oilers just their second defeat (9-2-0). Namestnikov scored his second goal of the game and seventh of the season at 6:43 of the second period to put the Red Wings ahead 2-0. He corralled a big rebound in his own zone and raced down the ice as the Red Wings were caught pinching. The Red Wings played a strong opening period, generating several scoring chances and outshooting the Oilers 16-9.

Pius Suter and Tyler Bertuzzi each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Sunday night.

Pius Suter and Tyler Bertuzzi each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings’ power play was productive, their penalty kill perfect, their goaltending good, their depth of scoring dangerous, and their captain was back. In perhaps their most complete game of the season Sunday, the Red Wings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 at Little Caesars Arena, winning back-to-back games on the weekend after losing four in a row. Pius Suter and Tyler Bertuzzi each picked up a goal and an assist as 10 Red Wings registered points. The Red Wings scored multiple power-play goals for the first time this season, both in the first period, when they led 3-1 despite registering only seven shots on Brossoit. But the Red Wings held on, killing a decent chunk of the clock with a pair of power plays in the final 11:26.

Lucas Raymond had plenty of energy in the second half of his first set of consecutive NHL games.

Lucas Raymond had three goals and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the winless Chicago Blackhawks 6-3.

Seattle has been the only team able to make moves since the weekend, but all teams will be able to do so starting Thursday afternoon.

Dennis Cholowski is headed to the Seattle Kraken.

The Seattle Kraken expansion draft is scheduled to take place 8 p.m. Wednesday, but the picks were submitted Wednesday morning and started to get leaked out almost immediately.

The Detroit Red Wings are protecting seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft on Wednesday.

The Detroit Red Wings are protecting seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft on Wednesday.

The Detroit Red Wings have announced the list of players the team is protecting in this week’s Seattle Kraken expansion draft.

We're expecting to learn Sunday which Detroit Red Wings players will be protected from selection in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft on Wednesday.

Protection lists for the 2021 Seattle Kraken expansion draft must be submitted on Saturday. This is the route the Red Wings will take. The Red Wings’ protection list is fairly straightforward, or so it seems. The Red Wings surely will protect younger players Cholowski and Lindstrom over veterans DeKeyser and Stecher. More: Michigan’s Matty Beniers could appeal to Red Wings as two-way center

NHL teams have about a month to finalize their protection lists for the July 21 Seattle Kraken expansion draft. Up front, if the Red Wings leave Givani Smith unprotected, Seattle likely would take him. Petr Mrazek has had a couple of good seasons since leaving Detroit but it’s doubtful the Red Wings have any regrets about moving him. The Red Wings must be pleased with the picks they received for Tatar (first-, second- and third-rounder) and Athanasiou (two second-rounders). Of course, we don’t know if the Red Wings would have taken him with the 19th pick.

Left-shooting defensemen, in addition to Staal, who might be available include Alexander Edler, Alex Goligoski, Erik Gustafsson, and former Red Wings Merrill and Nemeth. The Red Wings will have ample cap space even after signing their own free agents. 1 goalie for the Red Wings; do you know why he’s not around anymore? When the Red Wings played the “left-wing lock” under Scotty Bowman, the better defensive forward of the line’s wingers played left wing. Left-shooting Filip Zadina plays right wing because his sweet spot to get off his shot is the right face-off circle.

The Detroit Red Wings have been getting secondary scoring from a pair of players getting more comfortable at center. Robby Fabbri has three goals in his past five games and Vladislav Namestnikov has four goals and six points in his past 11 games. The Red Wings (4-10-3) host the Chicago Blackhawks (8-5-4) tonight at Little Caesars Arena (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit). Fabbri was moved from wing to center late last season and started this season as the second-line center before being idled by COVID-19 after only two games. He said he is feeling more comfortable at center but needs to improve in the face-off circle (25-of-73, 34 percent).

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 15: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings watches a first period goal get past him while playing the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena on February 15, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – Dominik Kubalik scored his second goal of the game 4:43 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Monday night. After a scoreless second, Christian Djoos pulled the Red Wings into a tie early in the third. Greiss made 21 saves for the Red Wings, who failed to follow up a win with another victory for the fourth time this season. COLD BEERThe Red Wings opened some concessions stands for the first time this season, allowing about 200 people attending the game to buy food and drink.

Dominik Kubalik scored his second goal of the game 4:43 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Monday night. “It wasn’t our best, but we still found a way to win it and that’s huge,” Kubalik said. After a scoreless second, Christian Djoos pulled the Red Wings into a tie early in the third. Greiss made 21 saves for the Red Wings, who failed to follow up a win with another victory for the fourth time this season. COLD BEERThe Red Wings opened some concession stands for the first time this season, allowing about 200 people attending the game to buy food and drink.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings once again played good enough to win Monday but could not find a way to win. The Red Wings (4-10-3) were trying to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. The surprising Blackhawks (8-5-4) are 8-2-4 in their past 14, which includes three victories over the Red Wings. The Red Wings failed to score on a pair of power-play opportunities. The Red Wings started strong and had a good opening period but dug themselves a hole.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during a game against the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena on January 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)TAMPA, Fla. – Barclay Goodrow scored a pair of goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning remained undefeated on home ice with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Goodrow’s second goal of the game was the 6,000th goal in Lightning franchise history. Tampa Bay extended its point streak against Detroit to 19 games (18-0-1) and has won 16 consecutive regular-season home games against the Red Wings. Tampa Bay Lightning: At Nashville Predators on Monday.

The Detroit Red Wings turned in a much better effort Friday in Tampa Bay than they did two nights earlier. Vasilevskiy improved to 10-0-0 lifetime against the Red Wings (2-8-2), who are winless in eight (0-6-2). The Lightning are 17-1 in their past 18 vs. the Red Wings overall, including the playoffs. The Red Wings entered the game averaging only 1.91 goals per game, the second-lowest output in the NHL. The Red Wings play two games in Florida, Sunday (3 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit) and Tuesday (7 p.m.).

That’s why it’s essential they play tight defensively and limit scoring chances against. “We got to make sure we’re a team that’s really good defensively, that protects that critical ice inside the (face-off) dots, that’s good structurally, and then we get our offense from having the puck more. “From Smitty’s perspective, that’s how he’s going to be successful, being a real good forechecker, real good in the O-zone. He’s really, really strong. He’s a big body and when he’s going, he’s really effective.”More: Anthony Mantha needs to get his game going

The Detroit Red Wings focused on tightening up defensively following a pair of poor performances. Jason Dickinson scored at 1:32 of overtime to lift the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 victory over the Red Wings at American Airlines Center. Dickinson fired in a one-timer from the slot off a pass from John Klingberg after the Red Wings had controlled the puck for the first minute of the OT. Thomas Greiss made 20 saves and is still searching for his first victory as a Red Wing (0-3-1). The Red Wings had a couple of scoring chances on a power play with 4:09 remaining in regulation but could not convert.

They were among the players who stood out Sunday in the Detroit Red Wings’ third and final intrasquad scrimmage as they prepare to open the regular season Thursday against Carolina at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings need Zadina to develop into a sniper, but they do not want him to simply skate around and wait for teammates to set him up. “Fabs was skating real good, had good jump, did a good job in the D-zone, same with Z and Vladdy. The Red Wings are grooming Rasmussen to be a center, his natural position, but he skated on the wing the past two scrimmages. “Let’s see where guys are at tomorrow.”More: How newcomers can help Red Wings improve

The Detroit Red Wings could have as many as seven new players in the lineup Thursday when they open the season. The newcomers will provide a short-term lift, maybe not enough to elevate the Red Wings out of the Central Division cellar, but enough to improve them in all areas. “When I look up, I see him, so it’s very exciting for me, for my family that I’m playing for the Red Wings. The Red Wings have not had much luck in recent years with undrafted European free agents. I’m looking forward to playing with him.”More: Red Wings add defensive depth with Christian Djoos

It might not feel like it, but a lot has happened in Red Wings world recently. The Red Wings are not looking for anything long-term in net. The Red Wings acquired Staal and a second-round draft pick from the New York Rangers for future considerations. I think Bertuzzi has been a consistently good player on a very consistently bad Red Wings team. I am always skeptical of every draft pick until we see him in the lineup, in a Red Wings sweater and playing well.

Vladislav Namestnikov’s union with the Detroit Red Wings was logical on many fronts. He is familiar with the area, having played youth hockey here, and it serves as his summer home. He was drafted by Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman and played several seasons for him in Tampa Bay. “I want to be a part of the rebuild, I want to be a part of the Red Wings. Now, he will be back in a Red Wings jersey, back in the room, and he can’t wait.

The Detroit Red Wings signed free agent center Vladislav Namestnikov to a $4 million, two-year contract on Sunday. The Red Wings announced the move on their website. The 27-year-old is reunited with Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman, who held the same title with Tampa Bay when the Lightning selected Namestnikov with the 27th pick in the 2011 draft. He is the son of former NHL defenseman Evgeny Namestnikov, and nephew of former Red Wings forward Vyachelsav Kozlov. Read moreSign up for my Red Wings newsletterSign up here for the latest news on the Red Wings and from around the league, and some jokes (good ones).

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman continued adding to the roster on Sunday, signing center Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year deal at a $2 million cap hit. Namestnikov, 27, played for three teams last season (Rangers, Ottawa, Colorado) and tallied 17 goals and 14 assists in 65 games. He appeared in nine games for Colorado during the regular season (four goals, two assists) and 12 playoff games (four goals, one assist). The Red Wings have signed forwards Namestnikov and Bobby Ryan, defensemen Jon Merrill and Troy Stecher and goaltender Thomas Greiss since the start of free agency on Friday. More: Thomas Greiss upgrades Red Wings in goal

Vladislav Namestnikov also scored for the Avalanche, who extended a franchise record with their ninth consecutive road win. That was a great pass by him great look that set up the whole opportunity there.OConnor went in and beat goalie Jonathan Bernier for his second goal of the season. The Red Wings are 3-18-2 in their last 23 games. The Red Wings put on occasional pressure in the third, but goalie Michael Hutchinson did enough to hold them off. Red Wings: Host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.