Free Agency Previews, Goalie Situation & Sticking to Draft Gameplan
The Detroit Red Wings have had a busy week with the 2024 NHL Entry draft and the start of free agency. How did their gameplan go for the draft? Also, do we already have goalie controversy in Motown?
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Red Wings Free Agency Preview: Top Targets & Analysis
June 30, 2024 by Tony Wolak
Now that the 2024 NHL Draft is over, the Detroit Red Wings can turn their focus to improving the organization through free agency. Steve Yzerman has several priorities to address, and the make-up of the free agent market aligns well with Detroit’s needs. Today, we’ll dive into a handful of targets that could be pursued in the coming days.
Note: The rankings below are based on a combination of factors, including player talent, organizational fit, and contract projections.
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Red Wings Stick to the Plan With 2024 Draft Class
June 30, 2024 by Devin Little
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is officially behind us as all 32 teams have made their selections and are beginning final preparations for free agency. The Detroit Red Wings, led by general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman and director of amateur scouting Kris Draper, made eight selections at the event in Las Vegas, including the 15th pick in the first round.
The Red Wings took players from every position group, further deepening an already overflowing prospect pool. What do we know about each individual they selected, and what does their draft class as a whole tell us about the organization’s future? By the end of this article, you should have a pretty good idea.
Red Wings Signing Cam Talbot Leads to Ville Husso Uncertainty
July 2, 2024 by Evan Sabourin
The first day of free agency is in the books and I think it’s safe to say it was an interesting one for the Detroit Red Wings organization. General manager Steve Yzerman added not one, but two goaltenders to the roster with the signings of Cam Talbot and Jack Campbell. Raise your hand if you had that on your Red Wings’ bingo card. Talbot inked a two-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $2.5 million. The 36-year-old veteran had a 27-20-6 record in 54 games with the Los Angeles Kings last season while posting a 2.48 goals-against average (GAA) and a .913 save percentage (SV%).
