The end of the regular season also means the end of daily salary cap calculations across the NHL. With no more cap-related transactions left in the year, 11 teams have officially finished over the salary cap because players on entry-level or 35+ contracts earned performance bonuses that put them above the upper limit. They’ll carry bonus overage penalties in 2025-26 as a … [Read more...] about 11 Teams To Carry Bonus Overage Cap Penalties In 2025-26
Red Wings
Quick Hits: Final Thoughts on the Season
That’s a wrap, folks. The 2024-2025 regular season is officially over and what a ride it was. At the end of it all, the Red Wings put up a 39-35-8 record and, obviously, missed the playoffs. The more I reflect on this season, the less upset I am with missing out on the postseason. Why you might ask? It really comes down to the coaching change. It was a different team almost … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Final Thoughts on the Season
The Red Wings Need To Have A Strong Summer
The Red Wings have missed the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, prompting hockey pundits and fans to question the direction of the team and whether general manager Steve Yzerman is the right man to lead the club. Yzerman was hired six years ago to steer the Red Wings through a rebuild, and while he has hit on some of his moves, he hasn’t been able to lead the Red Wings … [Read more...] about The Red Wings Need To Have A Strong Summer
Red Wings Drop 4-3 Season Finale in OT vs. Maple Leafs
On the final day of the NHL regular season, the Detroit Red Wings (39-35-8) dropped a 4-3 overtime decision vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4) Thursday night from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Unlike Detroit’s previous few games against Stanley Cup Playoff-bound teams, the Maple Leafs were unable to give a day off to their premier stars, such as Auston … [Read more...] about Red Wings Drop 4-3 Season Finale in OT vs. Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Come Back to Beat Red Wings 4-3 in OT in Season Finale
The Detroit Red Wings head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs in the season finale. For both teams, this game doesn’t mean anything in the standings. The Maple… … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Come Back to Beat Red Wings 4-3 in OT in Season Finale