Marcello DeFeo

Marcello DeFeo

Marcello De Feo is a Philadelphia‑born writer who filed his first stories for the Philadelphia Daily News while still in high school. A dual B.A. graduate of Saint Joseph’s University (English, Digital Design), he became the school paper’s youngest Editor‑in‑Chief before moving to Colorado as an editor‑writer for the Colorado Daily and a freelancer for regional magazines. De Feo later launched the sports‑culture sites Flyers Faithful and Untied. Today he codes by day, writes by choice, and brings that lifelong passion to FanSided.

May 20, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) shoots as Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal (11) defends during the second period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Should Red Wings make a push for Aaron Ekblad to fix their defense?

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Apr 17, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Al the Octopus is lowered to the ice during pregame ceremonies prior to game three of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The story behind Al the Octopus and Detroit’s strangest tradition

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Apr 10, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) dives for the puck against Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Russian phenom Maxim Shabanov would immediately improve the Detroit Red Wings

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Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Red Wings draft pick Axel Sandin Pellikka stands with Red Wings staff after being selected with the seventeenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

June is a busy month for the NHL

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Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg stretches during a break in practice in Detroit on Monday, April 9, 2012.

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Red Wings Weekly News Roundup: Trade rumors, Toews speculation, offseason priorities

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Oct 17, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) skates on the ice during player introductions prior to the game against Ottawa Senators at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans relive Zetterberg’s finest moments in wake of brutal Quarter-Century Team snub

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May 30, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is shoved from behind by Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg (40) in the third period of game one of the 2009 Stanley Cup finals at Joe Louis Arena.  The Red Wings won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-Imagn Images

Detroit Red Wings Zetterberg embarrassed Crosby, defines captain

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February 1, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg (40) talks to referee Ian Walsh (29) in the first period against the St. Louis Blues at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Zetterberg torched the Blues for a hat trick that kicked off 7 legendary nights

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Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is selected by the Detroit Red Wings with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans dreaming about a blockbuster move but one pitfall may persist

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February 8, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg (40) fight for a loose puck during the first period at Mellon Arena.  Detroit won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-Imagn Images

Detroit Red Wings fans hold on to that feeling when Zetterberg fought Malkin

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June 6, 2008; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings player Henrik Zetterberg (40) holds the Conn Smythe trophy for MVP honors during the Stanley Cup championship victory parade. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans still call this the Conn Smythe Shift for a reason

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June 6, 2008; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom (5) holds the Stanley Cup during the  Stanley Cup championship victory parade. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-Imagn Images

Little Caesars Arena is finally ready to bury Joe Louis nostalgia for good

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Steve Yzerman, 9/27/2000

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The Steve Yzerman goal: Red Wings fans still rewatch this Steve Yzerman goal on loop

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May 17, 2008; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Tomas Holmstrom (96) and left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) look for the rebound against Dallas Stars left wing Brenden Morrow (10) and goalie Marty Turco (35) during the first period of game five of the Western Conference finals at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-Imagn Images

Remebering that time that Henrik Zetterberg scored two shorties

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Detroit Red Wings fans’ favorite moments of Henrik Zetterberg

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Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images,

Detroit Red Wings: All the big names, games, and changes in the week that was

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