Deal paves way for NHL to resume play Aug. 1

The NHL is going straight to the playoffs with 24 teams resuming play

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NHL playoffs preview: Close battles could be on tap in Eastern Conference

Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News provides an early look at the Eastern Conference qualifying round.

NHL playoffs preview: St. Louis is class of West, capable of second straight Cup

Teams rarely repeat as champions in any sport these days. The parity in most leagues simply make the task too difficult.

NHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume season in Toronto and Edmonton

If ratified, it will end a shutdown for 31 teams across North America that began in mid-March. Games would resume in late July or early August.

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Wojo: Red Wings burned by the latest laughable lottery

The Red Wings dropped from the No. 1 slot to No. 4 in the draft. And here’s the ridiculous part: It’s exactly what the NHL planned to happen.

Red Wings get Lucas Raymond with fourth pick in ESPN mock draft

Lucas Raymond, a 6-foot, 175-pound forward from Sweden, is the Detroit Red Wings’ selection at No. 4 in a partial NHL mock draft by ESPN’s Chris Peters.

Red Wings move 2020 training camp to Detroit from Traverse City

The Red Wings will hold their 2020 training camp in Detroit, not their traditional Traverse City location.

OctoPulse podcast: Ted Kulfan’s reaction after Red Wings fall to fourth in draft lottery

Detroit News reporter Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings falling to fourth place in Friday's NHL draft lottery.

Analyst Brian Burke: Red Wings’ lottery result ‘nothing short of a disgrace’

SportsNet analyst and former NHL GM Brian Burke didn't spare any words after the Red Wings dropped to fourth place in the league lottery on Friday night.

History shows Red Wings could land impact player at No. 4

The last time the Red Wings picked in the fourth spot, in 1983, they happened to choose Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman, who is now GM

Whitmer cautions about return of pro sports: ‘We’re going to watch it differently’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was cautious about the return of professional sports in a radio interview Monday on 97.1 FM The Ticket.

Red Wings dealt fourth pick in NHL Draft, mystery team wins No. 1 selection

The Red Wings didn’t win much during this past regular season and added one more loss Friday.

Former Red Wings GM Holland, Hossa headed to Hockey Hall of Fame

Holland was general manager of the Wings for the 1998, 2002 and 2008 Stanley Cups, and was assistant GM in 1997.

Yzerman on Wings fall to 4th: Never expected to win 1st

The Red Wings will pick 4th in the upcoming draft, after Detroit dropped in the draft lottery Friday. Detroit's GM Steve Yzerman talks with the media.

NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps

Jason Spezza’s confidence in the NHL returning has not been shaken by word of 11 fellow players testing positive for the coronavirus.

‘I felt like a truck hit me’: Wings dietitian Lisa McDowell overcomes coronavirus

The avid runner found herself struggling to breathe for three weeks with a soaring fever that reached 105 degrees.

OctoPulse podcast: Red Wings’ draft lottery preview, Lucas Raymond interview

Swedish forward Lucas Raymond, a possible Red Wings' pick in the NHL draft, is the guest on this week's episode of OctoPulse.

‘Quite the player’: No. 1 pick would give Red Wings path to ‘exceptional’ Alexis Lafreniere

There isn’t an NHL analyst out there, or mock draft that’s been compiled, that doesn’t have Alexis Lafreniere going to whichever team selects first.

Michigan’s Berenson, short-lived Red Wing Hossa could gain Hall of Fame entry

The Hockey Hall of Fame announces its nominees Wednesday and there could be a definite local flavor to it.

Red Wings will find out Friday if they’ll pick first in NHL Entry Draft

The lottery will be held at 8 p.m. the NHL Network’s studio in Secaucus, N.J., and be broadcast live on NBCSN and NHL Network.

Yzerman finishes ahead of Sakic, Trottier for greatest player to wear No. 19

Former Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman finished ahead of Joe Sakic of the Avalanche and Bryan Trottier of the Islanders as the greatest player in NHL history to wear No. 19.

The Detroit News ranks top 50 Red Wings in organization by value for 2020

Ted Kulfan ranks the top 50 Detroit Red Wings in terms of organizational value.

As hockey reopens, Tyler Bertuzzi disappointed Red Wings not part of it

Bertuzzi, like many of the players on the seven teams who didn’t qualify for the NHL’s return-to-play plan, have entered into offseason mode.

Detroit News 2019-20 Red Wings final grades

Finally, without any more questions, the Detroit Red Wings’ regular season is over. It was one of the least successful seasons in franchise history.

Red Wings offer behind-the-scenes look of 2019-20 season

The Winged Wheel is a seven-part documentary that’ll debut Tuesday on “The Word on Woodward” from 3-5 p.m. on DetroitRedWings.com.

As Detroit sits, these former Wings are still vying for Stanley Cup

The list of former Red Wings in the NHL playoffs isn’t long this season, but there are some interesting names out there who could be big factors.

No Wings, but NHL playoffs still will have Michigan feel to them

Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News breaks down the Michigan natives who will be competing in the 2019-20 NHL playoffs.

Sabres change course, fire GM Jason Botterill after three seasons

Botterill was fired after the Sabres failed to show any signs of improvement in extending what’s now a nine-year playoff drought.

Red Wings’ Yzerman part of AHL Return to Play task force

Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has been named to a task force to assist the American Hockey League in its "Return to Play" strategy.

NHL draft lottery preview: Ask Ted Kulfan questions for Wednesday’s podcast

Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan is taking questions for Wednesday's podcast previewing the NHL draft lottery.

OctoPulse podcast: Steve Yzerman wraps up his first year, Pat Nagle interview

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman talks about the future of the franchise and Pat Nagle talks about playing goal in the Red Wings' minor league system.

Ex-MSU star Petry excited to get NHL season restarted with Canadiens

Jeff Petry, thanks to the upended hockey season, and his Montreal Canadiens are getting ready for a play-in series for the NHL playoffs.

‘We have to be involved’: NHL players find their voices on racism

After seeing video of George Floyd's death, Brian Boyle wanted to say something.

Hronek, Zadina, other youngsters play their way into Wings’ plans for brighter days

Players such as Filip Hronek and Filip Zadina, plus late season call-up Gustav Lindstrom, took major strides this season.

NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates

The league and players must also agree on testing and health-and-safety protocols amid the pandemic before games can resume.

NHL to open training camps on July 10

The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association announced Thursday they’ve agreed to open training camps July 10.

NHL free agency preview: Veteran goalie on Red Wings’ shopping list

Another veteran is needed to stabilize the position, as there doesn’t appear to be anyone ready in the minor leagues.

NHL free agency preview: Wings likely to be in market for experience on defense

The Red Wings’ defense likely will look much different next season, whenever that’ll begin.

NHL free agency preview: Red Wings in market for goal-scoring forward

The Wings ranked last in goals scored (142), goals per game (two), and ranked 29th on the power play (14.9%) this season.

Get to know Red Wings beat writer Ted Kulfan: He can’t skate, seriously

We thought this would be a good opportunity for you to get to know a little bit about us.