Filip Larsson’s international hockey journey will continue for another year. HV71 of Sweden’s Allsvenskan announced that they’ve added the goaltender on loan from the Red Wings for the 2021-22 season and have signed him to a one-year contract. This season, the 22-year-old started on a loan to Almtuna in Sweden’s second-tier league before transferring to Frederikshavn in … [Read more...] about Red Wings Loan Filip Larsson To Sweden
Buffalo Sabres Win 2021 NHL Draft Lottery
For the final time for the foreseeable future, all non-playoff teams were eligible to win the first overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery. Beginning in 2022, a team can only move up a maximum of ten spots, meaning the teams who finish No. 12 through No. 16 in the final league standings cannot move high enough to take over the top pick. The stage was set for a climactic send-off … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Win 2021 NHL Draft Lottery
Detroit Red Wings Sign Wyatt Newpower
The Detroit Red Wings have snapped up a prospect from under a division rival’s nose, signing Wyatt Newpower to a two-year entry-level contract. Newpower spent this season playing with the Clevland Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets on a minor league contract. The Blue Jackets of course were only division mates of the Red Wings for this season, but it still is … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Sign Wyatt Newpower
Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings
The offseason has arrived with roughly half of the league finished up after missing the playoffs. It’s time to examine what those teams need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Detroit. The rebuild continues for the Red Wings which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise with how their roster was structured coming into the season. They’re playing the long … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Detroit Red Wings
Yzerman: Red Wings Aren't Pencilling In Seider And Raymond On The Roster For Next Season
While many expect Red Wings top prospects Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond to make the jump to the NHL next season, Detroit GM Steve Yzerman told MLive’s Ansar Khan that the youngsters aren’t pencilled into a spot on the roster. While he acknowledged that Seider – recently named the SHL’s defenseman of the year – should be ready to jump into the NHL lineup, Detroit has preferred … [Read more...] about Yzerman: Red Wings Aren't Pencilling In Seider And Raymond On The Roster For Next Season
Marc Staal Open To Returning To Detroit
Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and despite the tough year that Detroit had, he isn’t ruling out a return. The veteran told reporters, including Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News, that he enjoyed the change of scenery from New York and that he’d be open to returning. Regardless of where he winds up, the 34-year-old will be … [Read more...] about Marc Staal Open To Returning To Detroit
Detroit Red Wings Agree To Terms With Jonatan Berggren
The Detroit Red Wings are getting another top prospect under contract, agreeing to terms with Jonatan Berggren on a three-year entry-level contract. The young forward recently completed a breakout season with Skelleftea AIK in the SHL and will now begin his journey to the NHL. Berggren, 20, was the 33rd overall pick in 2018, just a few picks after Joe Veleno. He stayed in … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Agree To Terms With Jonatan Berggren
Detroit Red Wings Sign Eemil Viro
May 20: The Red Wings have officially announced the three-year entry-level deal with Viro. May 19: The Red Wings have signed one of their 2020 draft picks as CapFriendly reports (Twitter link) that they’ve inked defenseman Eemil Viro to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal, which carries an AAV of $925K, breaks down as follows: 2021-22: $750K base salary, $92.5K … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Sign Eemil Viro
Dylan Larkin Won't Need Surgery, Should Be Able To Resume Training In A Month
Red Wings center Dylan Larkin won’t need surgery due to the neck injury he suffered late in the season, mentions Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News. He expects to be able to resume training in a month and should be ready to go for 2021-22 where he’ll hope to rebound from a quiet campaign that saw him pick up just 23 points in 44 games. … [Read more...] about Dylan Larkin Won't Need Surgery, Should Be Able To Resume Training In A Month