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Detroit Red Wings' Vladislav Namestnikov, right, celebrates his goal with Gustav Lindstrom during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, May 7, 2021. The Red Wings won 5-2. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Red Wings stay with coach Jeff Blashill in long-term rebuild

By Larry Lage May. 18, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) celebrates with center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Ryan makes Red Wings history in 3-2 OT win over Blue Jackets

By Larry Lage Jan. 19, 2021 10:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo, New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes plays against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif. For the teams that missed the 2020 playoffs, they've spent the past 10 months waiting for the compressed 56-game 2021 season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
The wait is almost over for NHL teams that missed playoffs

By Tom Canavan Jan. 11, 2021 02:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates with the puck against the New Jersey Devils in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Red Wings are entering the fifth season of a rebuilding project and this still might not be the year that they break through and make the playoffs. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Detroit Red Wings entering 5th season of rebuilding project

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2021 06:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shoots during the team's practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The New York Rangers might be on the clock in owning the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Tuesday, Oct. 6. That, and the prospect of selecting Quebec star forward Alexis Lafreniere, doesn't mean the still-retooling Rangers will be anywhere closer to being a contender, team president John Davidson cautions. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
NY Rangers select Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

By John Wawrow Oct. 06, 2020 07:52 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
The Latest: Red Wings' Yzerman to spend draft in isolation

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2020 04:30 AM EDT

Red Wings plan to hold training camp in Detroit next season

Jun. 29, 2020 03:57 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Red Wings plan to hold their training camp for the 2020-21 NHL season at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit because of concerns about the...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shoots during the team's practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The Detroit Red Wings desperately hope to win the NHL draft lottery, giving them the first shot to perhaps select Lafreniere. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Red Wings have shot to win NHL lottery to draft Lafreniere

By Larry Lage Jun. 25, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Steve Yzerman walks into the news conference where he was introduced as the new executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings NHL hockey club in Detroit. The Red Wings could actually benefit from an adjusted draft lottery that gives him better odds at the top pick, likely Alexis Lafreniere. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Yzerman-led Red Wings sticking to long-term plan to rebuild

By Larry Lage May. 28, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

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May. 28, 2020 06:45 AM EDT
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May. 27, 2020 10:35 PM EDT
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