The Filip Zadina experiment with the Detroit Red Wings is officially over. The move frees up some cap room for Steve Yzerman to possibly make another move, say, for a certain notable Michigan native that has been rumored to return home? Only time will tell…..… MORE
Red Wings promote Kris Draper to Assistant GM and Director of Amateur Scouting
Kris Draper continues to climb up the Detroit Red Wings front office. From starting as special assistant to the general manager under Ken Holland following retirement to director of amateur scouting, Draper can now add assistant general manager in front of his current scouting role. Draper played for the Red Wings from 1993-2011 after being…… MORE
Red Wings put Filip Zadina on waivers, former first-round pick then clears waivers
Steve Yzerman tried to trade former first-round pick Filip Zadina following his request, but no one wanted him. Then, Yzerman had no choice but to do this: Twenty-four hours later: Now, the Detroit Red Wings are at the point where they will wait and see if Zadina can earn a spot on the roster next…… MORE
Michigan’s Adam Fantilli signs entry-level contract with Columbus
Michigan Wolverines standout Adam Fantilli will not be coming back for a second season of college hockey in Ann Arbor after signing a three-year entry-level deal with the team that drafted him 3rd overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. During his lone season with the Wolverines, Fantilli racked up 65 points (30 goals and…… MORE
NHL Free Agency: Former Wolverine J.T. Compher highlights big haul for Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman was busy once again during the NHL free agency period in signing numerous newcomers to smaller deals at relatively reasonable prices. Like last summer with Andrew Copp, the big fish in this year’s free agent class for the Red Wings was a former Michigan Wolverine in J.T. Compher,…… MORE
NBA Free Agency: Pistons make pair of trades in landing Joe Harris and Monte Morris
No, the Detroit Pistons did not make any big free agency splashes this summer. No, the Detroit Pistons were not part of any big trades involving premier players. However, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver did not completely sit on the hands when the free agency window opened over the weekend. The Pistons were able to…… MORE
Tigers Weekly Report: Hanging around
Like many years prior, this year’s Detroit Tigers team may not be talented or deep, but let’s give credit where credit is due….this team scraps. Following a 4-3 road trip in Texas and Colorado, the Tigers just refuse to totally go away as they now sit at 37-46 overall and just four games out of…… MORE
NHL Entry Draft: Michigan nets two draft picks, pair of MSU commits hear names called
It was another banner NHL Entry Draft for the University of Michigan hockey program that saw two premiere players taken in the top 34 picks in Adam Fantilli and Gavin Brindley. Also, the Michigan State hockey program had a couple of future Spartans taken in the draft in Trey Augustine and Maxim Strbak. Before we…… MORE
Red Wings make nine additional selections in NHL Entry Draft, land Day Two trade with Edmonton
Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings were extremely busy during Day Two of the NHL Entry Draft in Nashville in making nine more selections to bring their 2023 total up to eleven picks. Officially, the Red Wings selected two centers, two left wingers, five defensemen, and two goaltenders. Before we get to the players…… MORE
Red Wings keep both first-round picks, take Nate Danielson and Axel Sandin Pellikka
Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings continue to add young assets as the rebuild continues into Year #5 of the “Yzerplan.” During Wednesday night’s first-round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Red Wings decided to keep both of their picks and select Nate Danielson (C) and Axel Sandin Pellikka (RD). The 18-year-old Danielson,…… MORE
