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DETROIT — Albert Johansson is making a name for himself as a rookie defenseman with the Detroit Red Wings by forging his place. Johansson is averaging 15:48 of ice time through 34 games this season, but that number’s increased (18:34) since Dec. 27 because the 24-year-old is being entrusted with more responsibility while helping fill a hole left on the back end with Jeff Petry sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. “I just try to take advantage of that opportunity every day,” Johansson said. “It obviously helps to play with Simon [Edvinsson]. We’ve played before in Grand Rapids, so we know…

The Detroit Red Wings are battling for a playoff spot and one trade pitch has them acquiring a star defenseman from a rival to bolster its blue line. The website PuckPedia‘s PuckGM tool lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see the Red Wings acquiring Owen Power from the Buffalo Sabres. The proposed deal would be a blockbuster as Detroit would acquire a former first-overall pick for two draft picks and three NHL players. Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Acquiring Former 1st-Overall Pick in Monster Deal Search Heavy Sports Heavy on NHL Heavy on Red Wings Trade Pitch Sees Red…

DETROIT — Having played some good hockey over the last six weeks, the Detroit Red Wings enter the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off break with a 28-22-5 (61 points) record that has them holding the Eastern Conference’s second Wild-Card spot and sitting in fifth place in the Atlantic Division. Outside of captain Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, who will be representing the United States and Sweden, respectively, at the international tournament, some time away from the rink will be beneficial for the Red Wings, according to goalie Cam Talbot. “It’s a long year,” Talbot said. “This helps reset not only physically,…

The Detroit Red Wings are fighting for a playoff spot and one trade pitch has them acquiring a former first-round pick in a three-player blockbuster. The website PuckPedia‘s PuckGM tool lets users create their own trades. One userproposed a deal that would see the Red Wings acquiring Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks. Ducks acquire: Joe Veleno Erik Gustafsson 2205 first-round pick The proposed deal would be a blockbuster as Detroit would acquire Zegras who is a fan-favorite for Veleno, who’s also a former first-round pick, an NHL defenseman, and a first-round pick. The Red Wings would acquire Zegras who is a…

Albert Johansson Gaining Confidence, Making Impact for Detroit Red Wings Albert Johansson is quietly making a name for himself as a rookie defenseman with the Detroit Red Wings, proving he belongs in the NHL. Through 34 games this season, Johansson has averaged 15:48 of ice time, but that number has jumped to 18:34 since Dec. 27. The 24-year-old has earned the trust of the coaching staff, stepping up to help fill the void left by Jeff Petry’s absence due to injury. “I just try to take advantage of that opportunity every day, It obviously helps to play with Simon [Edvinsson].…

Among the many changes Indianapolis Coltsgeneral manager Chris Ballard must make this offseason, being more aggressive in free agency is one of them. Ballard has long been of the impression that overspending in free agency can derail a franchise. It got to the point last offseason that he signed just two outside free agents during the main free agency period — something he later admitted was the wrong move. With Lou Anarumo coming in to replace Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator, finding the right players who fit his scheme will be vital. Arguably the biggest need in that regard is…

Eleven South Carolina Gamecocks Invited to Participate in 2025 NFL Combine Eleven former South Carolina Gamecocks have been invited to participate in the 2025 NFL combine. Eleven former South Carolina Gamecocks have been invited to participate in the 2025 NFL combine. The 2025 NFL draft is approaching rapidly and it is a hot topic of discussion now that the NFL season is officially wrapped up. The South Carolina Gamecocks have a long list of players who are looking to make the next step in their football careers, and a good number of them will have the opportunity to increase their…

Andy Murray contó cuál es la clave para entrenar a Novak Djokovic y dijo que le hubiese gustado ser coach de Federer Historia de Lautaro Toschi •El británico continuará como entrenador de Nole, al menos hasta Wimbledon tras lo que fue una experiencia satisfactoria en el Abierto de Australia. Novak Djokovic atraviesa el tramo final de su carrera y se está dando algunos gustos impensados. A sus 37 años sigue siendo un jugador determinante en el circuito y así lo demostró al superar en los cuartos de final del Abierto de Australia a Carlos Alcaraz en cuatro sets tras una…

Detroit Red Wings Board Member David Harrington Allegedly Having Affair with David Perron’s Wife—Scandal Rocks Team! The Detroit Red Wings organization is facing serious turmoil as shocking rumors emerge that board member David Harrington is allegedly having an affair with Emily Perron, the wife of veteran forward David Perron. The scandal has sent shockwaves through the team, threatening to disrupt chemistry at a crucial point in the season. According to insiders, the alleged affair has been an open secret among some members of the organization, but recent evidence has brought it to the forefront. Sources claim that Emily Perron and…

Former Seattle Mariners All-Star Retires, Gets New Job with National League Organization Daniel Vogelbach, who represented the Seattle Mariners at the 2019 All-Star Game, has ended his playing career and has begun working for the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, former Seattle Mariners All-Star Daniel Vogelbach has taken a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In other news, Daniel Vogelbach is here at Pirate City. He has been hired by the organization as a special assistant to the hitting department. Vogelback is just 32 years old, but he’s apparently hung up his spikes. A nine-year veteran…