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On Jan. 1, 2015, the NHL implemented a new policy to compensate teams that lost an executive or coach due to them being hired by another team while still under… … [Read more...] about Revisiting the NHL’s Compensatory Picks From Executive & Coach “Trades”: What Became of the Players Drafted?

When the Detroit Red Wings announced that they are retiring Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91, countless memories came flooding back to the collective consciousness of Hockeytown. Fedorov’s five-goal night against Washington.… … [Read more...] about What if Sergei Fedorov Re-Signed With the Red Wings Instead of the Ducks in 2003?

If you tuned in on Dec. 2, 1995, to watch the Montreal Canadiens face the Detroit Red Wings, you probably had no idea you were about to see one of… … [Read more...] about How Scotty Bowman and the Red Wings Changed the Canadiens History

Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association… … [Read more...] about Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career

Now that we are in the back half of August, NHL preseason hockey is just a month away. With just a few weeks left until training camp opens up, all… … [Read more...] about Red Wings 2025-26 Season Preview: Defense