Detroit Red Wings Notes And Quotes 9-23-11
Niklas Kronwall wants to finish his career with the Wings, and the club is hoping to sign him to a long-term extension this season, well before he becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency on July 1.
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Niklas Kronwall wants to finish his career with the Wings, and the club is hoping to sign him to a long-term extension this season, well before he becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency on July 1.
The Red Wings are not ready to relinquish their perennial status as a Stanley Cup championship contender, despite consecutive second-round playoff losses to San Jose.
Defenseman Ian White scored in the eighth round of the shootout to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game Thursday night.
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist in his first NHL game action in more than seven months, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Mike Modano removed any suspense (ok, there was very little) from his playing future by announcing his retirement on Wednesday.
The entire Detroit Red Wings team was among the mourners at Brad McCrimmon's funeral Saturday.
On Feb. 2 of last season Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen had a career night scoring five goals during 7-5 win against the Ottawa Senators.
Niklas Kronwall has no interest in exploring the free-agent market in 2012 and hopes to sign a contract extension at some point this season.
Stefan Liv, a once-promising goaltending prospect for the Wings, was among those who died in the Sept. 7 plane crash in Russia involving KHL club Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
It happened halfway around the world, but one of the worst-ever tragedies involving a sports team hit close to home for the Red Wings.
A Russian jet carrying a top hockey team slammed into a riverbank moments after takeoff Wednesday, killing at least 43 people including former Red Wings Ruslan Salei and Brad McCrimmon.
Over the past decade -- and especially over the past five seasons -- the Western Conference has been dominated by a small handful of teams, particularly at the top of the regular season standings.
The Wings renewed their affiliation agreement with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL through the 2011-12 season.
Mickey Redmond knew it was over. He came roaring down the right wing like countless times when he encountered St. Louis Blues' defenseman Barcley Plager.
Brendan Smith appears ready for the NHL. The highly-skilled, 22-year-old puck-moving defenseman would be preparing for his first NHL season in many organizations.
The list is headed by heavy fisted Wade Belak, who spent most of his brawling career with the Maple Leafs.
ts used in NHL games could be changing as soon as this season. While the size of the nets isn't going to be altered, the depth is likely to undergo a makeover.
So the national television game schedules were released by the NHL on Thursday, and all in all it's what you would expect. It features a lot of the Red Wings, Bruins, Capitals, Flyers, Blackhawks, Rangers and Penguins -- the usual suspects.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expects the league to review its substance abuse and behavioral health program after the deaths of two players over the summer.
Newly-acquired defenseman Mike Commodore considered wearing uniform No. 64 to pay homage to the iconic Commodore 64 personal computer, but ultimately decided it would be too gimmicky and decided to wear No. 22.
The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association, along with Joe Kocur and celebrity friends, will host its 3rd Annual Charity Softball Tournament on Saturday, August 6, open to all community members.
New York Rangers player Sean Avery is out on bail after he was arrested in California on allegations he shoved an officer at his Hollywood Hills home.
The Wings' 23-man roster for the start of the 2010-11 season is set. They are not looking to sign any more free agents to NHL contracts and don't expect to make a trade in the off-season.
Chris Chelios played in four different Olympic games and spent 26 seasons in the NHL, including the 2009-10 season where he appeared in seven games with the Atlanta Thrashers at the age of 48.
The Wings signed veteran goaltender Ty Conklin to a one-year, $750,000 deal to be their backup goalie to Jimmy Howard.
The program consists of six community organizations tasked with reducing violence in six Community Violence Intervention (CVI) zones.
A Detroit soup kitchen that has served the community for nearly a century is getting a major makeover.
Residents in the city of Clawson are voicing concerns about dozens of trees that are scheduled to be removed as part of a large-scale city infrastructure project.
Michigan has selected its official 2026 state Christmas tree for the holiday season — a 60-foot spruce from Iron Mountain in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, donated by the Larry Riccio family.
Boise police have identified a man known as the "Unknown Wanderer" who was found dead in a church in 1982, and revealed a possible link to the Chicago Tylenol murders.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Devon Jason Watson, 42, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jaquoya Wix.
The crash that injured four people, two seriously, early Wednesday on the Mackinac Bridge was the result of reckless driving, Michigan State Police said.
A 15-year-old Detroit boy is charged with the robbery and murder of a 14-year-old boy on the city's west side.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
Lansing police say they shot and killed an armed suspect after a confrontation early Wednesday in a residential neighborhood.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Here's everything you need to know to be ready to vote in Michigan for the 2026 midterm election.
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
The nonprofit Green Oceans asked the Coast Guard to reopen an investigation that had classified the F/V Mistress as lost.
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Police in Lansing, Michigan, shot and killed an armed suspect after a confrontation early Wednesday in the city.
Affordability and housing costs have been major talking points in the Michigan U.S. Senate race. Candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed held campaign events this week, less than two months before the midterm.
A federal judge held an emergency hearing on Wednesday over the White House's ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico.
A Detroit soup kitchen that has served the community for nearly a century is getting a major makeover.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Devon Jason Watson, 42, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jaquoya Wix, 34, of Detroit.