Red Wings History

Detroit Red Wings v New York Islanders

Quinn Hughes stardom keeps making Red Wings’ Zadina pick look worse

Connor Grootenhuis
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What if the Red Wings never passed on Jaromir Jagr in the 1990 draft?

What if Pavel Datsyuk never left the Red Wings for the KHL?

A chronicle of the Red Wings 100-year dawn to decadence

Mar 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates with Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) after scoring a power play goal against the Boston Bruins in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Every Red Wings first-round pick since 2000

Todd Matthews
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo, Katy Glaza
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo, Katy Glaza
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Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs

Detroit Red Wings fans’ favorite moments of Henrik Zetterberg

Katy Glaza, Marcello DeFeo
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Apr 14, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The Detroit Red Wings celebrate their win over the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Red Wings hockey history article: Detroit hockey history turns 99 and still packs a punch at every arena

Marcello DeFeo
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Epic origins: the wild story behind Detroit Red Wings joining the NHL

Marcello DeFeo
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October 7, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm (43) is introduced before the game against the Ottawa Senators at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Darren Helm: The Detroit Red Wings original speedster

Anthony Ibanez
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2022 NHL Awards - Show

Moritz Seider's iron-man streak passed Nicklas Lidström for second in franchise history

Joseph Kello
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Detroit Red Wings 2024-25 Milestone Watch

Ciara Durant
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Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs

Revisiting the 2019-20 Detroit Red Wings

Anthony Ibanez
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Columbus Blue Jackets v Detroit Red Wings

Ranking my top 5 favorite Detroit Red Wings of all-time

Anthony Ibanez
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Philadelphia Flyers v Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings 2019 draft a success or failure?

Katy Glaza
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Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs

Breaking down the Red Wings top 10 single-season shutout leaders of all-time

Todd Matthews
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Jan. 31, 2009; Washington, DC, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13) handles the puck against Washington Capitals center Sergei Fedorov (91) in the first period at the Verizon Center. Washington won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking down the Red Wings top 10 single-season points-per-game leaders of all-time

Todd Matthews
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Detroit Redwings v New Jersey Devils

Breaking down the top five single-season points scorers in Red Wings history

Todd Matthews
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Who are the current rivals of the Detroit Red Wings?

Anthony Ibanez
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2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft - First Round

Did the Detroit Red Wings play it safe taking The Taxi, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård?

Katy Glaza
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