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All time leagues: NHL
This club in 2024-2025: NHL
Oct. 10 24 | Detroit Red Wings | - | Pittsburgh Penguins | - | |
Oct. 12 24 | Detroit Red Wings | - | Nashville Predators | - | |
Oct. 14 24 | New York Rangers | - | Detroit Red Wings | - | |
Oct. 17 24 | Detroit Red Wings | - | New York Rangers | - | |
Oct. 19 24 | Nashville Predators | - | Detroit Red Wings | - |
# | Pos | Player name | State | Born | Height | Weight | Shoots | |
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G | Gage Alexander | ![]() | 02.07.2002 | 200 cm | 96 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Erik Gustafsson | ![]() | 14.03.1992 | 184 cm | 89 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | William Lagesson | ![]() | 22.02.1996 | 189 cm | 94 kg | left | Show profile» | |
C | Tyler Motte | ![]() | 10.03.1995 | 178 cm | 87 kg | left | Show profile» | |
RW | Vladimir Tarasenko | ![]() | 13.12.1991 | 184 cm | 102 kg | left | Show profile» |
* no longer in the club
Founded in 1926, Red Wings are members of the Original Six founding teams of the NHL. Currently the most succesful US-based NHL franchise in Stanley Cup wins (11), third overall behind Montreal and Toronto. The popularity of the club has given the city of Detroit a nickname "Hockeytown".
Notable players:
Zetterberg out for 8 weeks, Zuccarello for 4
The Tre Kronor and Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg had back surgery today and will be out of play for about 8 weeks.
New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello will miss 3-4 weeks with non-a displaced fracture in his left hand sustained while playing for Norway at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
(21 Feb 2014)Gustav Nyquist to replace Franzen
Sweden Hockey Federation announced injured Johan Franzen will be replaced in Olympics roster by his teammate at Detroit Red Wings Gustav Nyquist.
(04 Feb 2014)No Sochi for Johan Franzen
Sweden won't count on Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen at the Sochi Olympics because of a concussion. The 34-year-old forward played at the 2006 Turin Olympics, where Sweden won gold, and at Vancouver 2010.
Gustav Nyquist (Detroit Red Wings), Marcus Johansson (Washington Capitals) and Patric Hörnqvist (Nashville Predators) are the most probable subsitutes.
Alfredsson leaves Ottawa after 17 years
After playing with the Ottawa Senators since 1995 Daniel Alfredsson has decided to leave the club for a last chance to win the Stanley Cup. Instead he has signed a year deal with Detroit Red Wings.
(06 Jul 2013)Detroit Red Wings prospect is arrested for drunk driving
20-year-old Detroit Red Wings prospect Riley Sheahan was arrested October 29 in Grand Rapids and charged with driving with a high blood-alcohol level content, above .17, and giving false information.
The amount of alcohol in his blood is more than two times higher than the rate and Sheahan can get up to 180 days in prison.
At the trial, which took place on November 6, hockey player pleaded not guilty. The forward, who was chosen by Detroit in the first-round draft pick in 2010, was arrested for public intoxication during his freshman season at Notre Dame in 2010.
"I'm aware that Riley was charged with a DUI," Detroit general manager Ken Holland said. "We're handling it internally. He sat out a game. We've talked to him. We're aware of what's happened."
Jonathan Ericsson to the Swedish third tier league
Jonathan Ericsson of Detroit Red Wings is the first NHL lock-out player to sign with a team in Division 1, the Swedish third league. He will join Vita Hästen, the club he represented as a junior, October 17.
(07 Oct 2012)Nicklas Lidstrom hired as Red Wings scout
Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom, retired in last May, will operate as team scout. The Red Wings announces that Lidstrom would likely be based in Europe.
(09 Jul 2012)Tom Renney moves to Detroit
Tom Renney signed a two-years contract as assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings. In the last two seasons Renney was Edmonton Oilers' Headcoach
(06 Jul 2012)Defender Bryan Rufenach died
Defenseman Bryan Rufenach, a seventh-round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2007 NHL entry draft, currently at Toledo Walleye of ECHL, died this week while traveling in Switzerland. He was 23.
Details of Rufenach's death have not been released, but The Lindsay Post has learned he suffered a fatal electrocution.
Walleye coach Nick Vitucci said in statement: "The entire team's thoughts and prayers are with Bryan's family as they get through this difficult time. Bryan was a great teammate and would play any role asked of him."
Kronwall in, Sedin brothers out
Detroit Red Wings defender Niklas Kronvall will play for Sweden at the World Championship. Previously the player refused the invitation to the team because he is busy in building his new home. But then changed his mind and decided to postpone the construction after the end of the world championship. Vancouver Canucks' forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin and defender Alexander Edler defender will not play for Sweden.
(27 Apr 2012)Detroit Red Wings participates in season 2024-2025: NHL
On the second day of Champions Hockey League another six games were played. Read more»
Champions Hockey League started today with six games. Read more»