Author: Mikesportz
The Detroit Red Wings’ even strength scoring is broken, and head coach Derek Lalonde mixed up the lines to fix that. First, one line remains untouched from Lalonde. The trio of Michael Rasmussen, Andrew Copp, and Christian Fischer is intact. That line had the second most five-on-five minutes of all the lines last game. They were together on the ice for 10 minutes of the overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks. Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond are kept together, with Vladimir Tarasenko joining them on the top line. Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat create the team’s…
Lucas Raymond is on fire, and is the third Red Wings player to hit the 20-goal mark this season. Todd McLellan compared him to Red Wings great Henrik Zetterberg. Brad Galli has more. Todd McLellan compares Lucas Raymond to Red Wings great Henrik Zetterberg Among all the things that have gone right for the Detroit Red Wings since Christmas, on an individual level, Lucas Raymond’s performances are at the top. The 22-year-old has 23 points spanning Dec. 27-Jan. 27, tied for second in the NHL with Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl (who the Wings will see Thursday) and Tampa Bay…
Detroit Red Wings Recall William Lagesson January 3rd, 2025 at 7:52pm CST • By Brennan McClain Defenseman William Lagesson will join the Detroit Red Wings for their game tomorrow night as an insurance option. The organization announced they’ve recalled Lagesson from their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. Lagesson’s recall is likely in response to Jeff Petry‘s status tomorrow night. Petry sustained an undisclosed injury in the team’s recent win against the Columbus Blue Jackets last night limiting him to 17:17 of ice time despite averaging nearly 20 minutes for much of the season. Even if Petry’s injury keeps…
NHL News: Red Wings HC Todd McLellan makes powerful remark about star Lucas Raymond The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 thanks to a sensational night from young star Lucas Raymond, after the game head coach Todd McLellan sent the 22-year-old a bold statement. Led by a sensational outing from forward Lucas Raymond, the Detroit Red Wingsclosed out a perfect three-game homestand with an impressive comeback win over the Los Angeles Kings. Just what the doctor ordered for Todd McLellan’s side as they fight to stay alive in the hunt for the playoffs in the NHL’sEastern…
The Detroit Red Wings’ first two weeks under new head coach Todd McLellan have been exactly what a team hopes for when it makes a midseason coaching change. Sunday marked one month since Todd McLellan was named head coach of the Detroit Red Wings,a change that has resuscitated the Wings’ hopes of competing for a playoff spot. The Wings (23-21-5) next play Monday, when they take on the Los Angeles Kings, the team that last February sent McLellan packing, even as he was signed through the end of this season. That decision ultimately benefited the Wings, as McLellan has had…
DETROIT (AP) — Marco Kasper scored twice, Lucas Raymond had a goal and three assists, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on Monday night. Elmer Soderblom scored his first goal of the season and Alex DeBrincat also scored as Detroit erased a 2-0 first-period deficit. Cam Talbot stopped 23 shots to improve to 8-1 in January. Quinton Byfield and Kevil Fiala scored for the Kings, and Darcy Kuemper had 23 saves. Byfield was credited with a goal in the first period when Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider took a backhanded swipe at…
1. Detroit Red Wings’ Lucas Raymond Spotted in Private Meeting with Toronto Maple Leafs—Is a Blockbuster Trade on the Horizon? Detroit Red Wings fans were stunned after a leaked photo surfaced showing winger Lucas Raymond in what appeared to be a closed-door meeting with Toronto Maple Leafs executives at a high-end Toronto restaurant. Speculation immediately erupted, with insiders suggesting the Leafs may be looking to orchestrate a blockbuster trade for the 21-year-old Swedish forward. Raymond, a former first-round pick, has been a key part of the Red Wings’ rebuild, and moving him would signal a shocking shift in Detroit’s long-term…
Since the Razorbacks were unleashed on the SEC back in 1992 by the commissioner with the express purpose of stepping up to the king of college basketball blue bloods and knocking the Wildcats down a few pegs, Hogs fans have always had one thing they could rely on to fire them up. Across the way most years would be some slick talking coach from the Northeast wearing fancy clothes leading a team Razorbacks fans were sure was only good because they were the best money could buy. Arkansas played the role of everyone’s hero. They were the blue collar unstoppable…
Three games at Little Caesars Arena, three victories for the Red Wings. They say home is where the heart is, and Detroit proved just how much heart they have when playing in front of their fans. Detroit flipped the switch after a disappointing road trip in which the Wings were clipped in three of their four games. Upon their return to Motor City, the Red Wings’ engine roared to life, now McLellan’s team is just two points away from a wildcard berth. The Yzerplan seems to finally be paying off, though much credit must be given to McLellan. Since being hired as head…
The Texas Longhorns have landed a transfer portal commitment from Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Hero Kanu. AUSTIN — The Texas Longhorns are adding some championship-winning experience to their roster for 2025. Per On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle transfer Hero Kanu has committed to Texas with two years of eligibility left. He played two seasons in Columbus and won a National Championship with the Buckeyes before entering the portal on Jan. 24. Originally from Germany, Kanu was a four-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class out of Santa Margarita Catholic in California. He received offers from teams like Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Clemson, Ole Miss,…