Red Wings Draft Targets & a Sprong Contract
Also, a look at possible Red Wings who could be in the 2030 Olympics.
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Red Wings Should Sign Daniel Sprong to a New Deal
February 17, 2024 by Evan Sabourin
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is no stranger to the free agency process. He’s been quite active the last two summers as he continues to reshape the roster for a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season. This past July saw the additions of J.T. Compher, Shayne Gostisbehere, Justin Holl, Alex Lyon, James Reimer, Christian Fischer, and Daniel Sprong. Sprong has been an absolute steal for this contending team. The Red Wings should consider signing him to a multi-year deal once his current contract expires. At 26 years old, he fits the team’s timeline to compete and is the type of third-line grinder that brings valuable depth scoring to the table.
5 Red Wings’ First-Round Targets in 2024 NHL Entry Draft
February 17, 2024 by Jordan Orth
While the NHL Draft is still a few months away (June 28), it is never too early to take a look at a few players that could pique the interest of Detroit Red Wings fans to consider as the season treks on. As of Jan.15, the team is slotted to pick at the number 18 spot, which will fluctuate by the season’s end. So, who could general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman and the rest of the organization possibly target at pick 18 of the first round?
Red Wings Who Could Compete in the 2030 Olympics
February 15, 2024 by Logan Horn
Over the recent All-Star break, the NHL officially announced that NHL players will be competing in both the 2026 and 2030 Winter Olympic games. The NHL Players Association and the league themselves have come to an agreement with the IIHF that will see the players from the best hockey league in the world finally competing in this best-on-best tournament for the first time since 2014. Recently we took a look at the Red Wings players most likely to compete for their countries in the 2026 Olympics, so let’s take a look at the players who I think have the best chances on the team.
Red Wings: 3 Biggest Needs Ahead of 2024 Trade Deadline
February 14, 2024 by Devin Little
A lot can happen between now and the trade deadline. The Red Wings know this quite well; they were in a similar spot last season before three key divisional losses to close out February put them in the sellers category ahead of the deadline. Though the Red Wings look like they could possibly be a buyer this season, the players and coaches know that they have to keep delivering positive results on the ice to make that a reality..