Detroit has had strong depth on the back end for the majority of the season. With a trade market that isn’t the most robust, it appears they may be looking to take advantage of that as ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reports that the Red Wings are listening to offers on some of their blueliners. While Kaplan’s report doesn’t specify which players in particular they’re listening on, the … [Read more...] about Red Wings Reportedly Listening To Offers On Some Defensemen
Red Wings Talking Extension With David Perron
Rumblings around the Red Wings pursuing an extension with pending UFA winger David Perron have picked up over the past few days, according to reports from ESPN’s Emily Kaplan and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman (link to “32 Thoughts” podcast, 15:13 mark).Age is starting to catch up with the 35-year-old, who’s on the verge of completing the two-year, $9.5MM deal he signed with … [Read more...] about Red Wings Talking Extension With David Perron
Jean-Guy Talbot Passes Away
Longtime Canadiens defenseman Jean-Guy Talbot passed away Thursday, per an obituary from NHL.com columnist Dave Stubbs. Talbot was 91 years old. Born in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Québec, in 1932, Talbot was the second-last surviving member of the group of 12 players who remained with the Canadiens during their NHL-record five consecutive championships from 1956 to 1960. Those were … [Read more...] about Jean-Guy Talbot Passes Away
Red Wings Sign Michael Rasmussen To Four-Year Extension
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Michael Rasmussen to a four-year, $12.8MM contract extension with an annual average value (AAV) of $3.2MM. CapFriendly reports that the deal breaks down as follows: 2024-25: $2.05MM salary, $500k signing bonus 2025-26: $2.95MM salary 2026-27: $3.65MM salary 2027-28: $3.65MM salary Rasmussen has scored 11 goals and 23 points in 55 games … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Michael Rasmussen To Four-Year Extension
Detroit Red Wings Place Matt Luff On Waivers
2/19: TSN’s Chris Johnston is reporting that Luff has successfully cleared waivers, and is now finally able to start his season with the Griffins. 2/18: The Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Matt Luff on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Signing a one-year, $775K contract … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Place Matt Luff On Waivers