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Red Wings History

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

Red Wings traded Western dominance for Eastern irrelevance

Todd Matthews

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Jul 31, 2025

Why did the Red Wings start calling Detroit 'Hockeytown?'

Todd Matthews

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Jul 31, 2025

Sergei Fedorov’s Red Wings legacy is still as messy as ever

Drew Dykowski

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Jul 30, 2025

The NHL isn’t part of MLB’s salary war—and that might be its biggest win

Ryan O'Hara

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Jul 30, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red Wings - Game Three

Red Wings’ legacy includes a Stanley Cup stat that might surprise even diehards

Connor Grootenhuis

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Jul 30, 2025

Gordon Howe on Ice With Hockey Stick

Why do they call it a Gordie Howe hat trick?

Connor Grootenhuis

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Jul 29, 2025

Wayne Gretzky Breaks Gordie Howes Record

When Gordie Howe pulled off something no NHL legend ever dared to try

Todd Matthews

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Jul 29, 2025

Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

Why the Red Wings’ logo is a winged wheel (and what it really means)

Todd Matthews

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Jul 28, 2025

New York Rangers v Detroit Red Wings

3 of the worst trades in Detroit Red Wings history

Anthony Ibanez

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Jul 28, 2025

Apr 6, 2010; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Chris Chelios (24) and center Rich Peverley (47) fight for the puck in the corner with New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) and left wing Zach Parise (9) in the first period at Philips Arena. The Devils defeated the Thrashers 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Chris Chelios once played for this random team Red Wings fans forget every time

Todd Matthews

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Jul 27, 2025

Apr 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) looks back during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

This was by far the best move of the Steve Yzerman era

Todd Matthews

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Jul 25, 2025

19. Steve Yzerman (1984-2004). In the mix: Joe Sakic, Larry Robinson

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Top 25 players in Red Wings history

Todd Matthews

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Jul 25, 2025

Washington Capitals v Detroit Red Wings

Who are the worst Detroit Red Wings draft picks?

Anthony Ibanez

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Jul 25, 2025

Brendan Shanahan's arrival in Detroit was the key piece in the puzzle leading to multiple Stanley Cups.

3 best trades in Detroit Red Wings history

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 24, 2025

1970; Detroit, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito (35) and defender Keith Magnuson (3) in action against Detroit Red Wings right wing Gordie Howe (9) during the 1970 season. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Worst coach in Red Wings history still haunts fans

Ryan O'Hara

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Jul 24, 2025

Detroit Red Wings v New York Islanders

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

Connor Grootenhuis

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Jul 15, 2025

Jaromir Jagr is remembered as one of the all-time greatest Pittsburgh Penguins players.

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

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 13, 2025

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

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

Connor Grootenhuis

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Jul 12, 2025

Nov 16, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings celebrates his win against Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-Imagn Images

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

Todd Matthews

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Jun 30, 2025

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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Jun 6, 2025

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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May 27, 2025

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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May 26, 2025

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 24, 2025

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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May 23, 2025

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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May 22, 2025

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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May 21, 2025

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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May 20, 2025

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 19, 2025

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