Author: Mikesportz

Tyler Bertuzzi’s Stunning Move to Boston Leaves Detroit Fans Reeling. Detroit Red Wings fans were blindsided by the news that Tyler Bertuzzi, one of the team’s most beloved players, has officially joined the Boston Bruins in a move that has sent shockwaves through the NHL community. The former Red Wings forward signed a lucrative contract with Boston, leaving Detroit fans heartbroken and questioning how the franchise allowed such a critical player to walk away. The signing comes after weeks of rumors about Bertuzzi’s future, with many believing the Red Wings would secure a deal to keep him in Detroit. However,…

Official Announcement: Red Wings Star Dylan Larkin Suspended Amid Team Investigation. Detroit Red Wings fans woke up to shocking news as the organization announced the indefinite suspension of captain Dylan Larkin. According to the official statement, the suspension is tied to an ongoing internal investigation into allegations of misconduct off the ice. The announcement has left fans reeling and speculating about the nature of the allegations, as the team has remained tight-lipped about the specifics. Larkin, a fan favorite and cornerstone of the Red Wings’ rebuild, has been instrumental in leading the team to a competitive position this season. His…

Red Wings’ Michael Rasmussen Injured After Dirty Trip from Tampa’s Nikita Kucherov on Empty Net Goal The Detroit Red Wings’ 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night was marred by a dirty play that left Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen injured. With the Lightning leading 5-3 and the Red Wings’ net empty, Tampa’s Nikita Kucherov scored an empty-net goal and then proceeded to trip Rasmussen from behind, sending him crashing to the ice. The Play The play occurred with just over two minutes remaining in the game. Kucherov, who had already scored a goal and added two…

Kings Head to Detroit for Matchup with Red Wings and Former Coach Todd McLellan The Los Angeles Kings are set to face off against the Detroit Red Wings in a highly anticipated matchup that will see the team reunite with their former coach, Todd McLellan. McLellan, who served as the Kings’ head coach from 2019 to 2022, is now at the helm of the Red Wings, and this game promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams with a shared history. Background Todd McLellan was appointed as the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings in April 2019, replacing…

The Los Angeles Kings visit the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, January 27 at 7:00 PM ET. The game airs on NHL Network. Los Angeles’ most recent game was a 3-2 overtime road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 25. In its last game on January 25, Detroit earned a 2-0 home victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Los Angeles Kings vs. Detroit Red Wings odds and betting lines In 25 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Los Angeles has won 16 times. In 18 games with shorter than -142 moneyline odds…

Detroit Red Wings’ Michael Rasmussen OK, but Vladimir Tarasenko ‘looking for his teeth’ Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM GMT+1 The immediate status report on Michael Rasmussen is that his departure from Saturday’s game looked worse than it was — which made it easier to laugh about another player potentially having lost a tooth. The Detroit Red Wings banked a second straight pair of points when they shut out Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-0, at Little Caesars Arena. Rasmussen scored the insurance goal with 27.3 seconds left, crashing into the empty…

3 Reasons the Red Wings should not be aggressive at the trade deadline The Detroit Red Wings should not sacrifice future pieces to try and win now. Here are three reasons why the team should not be aggressive at the trade deadline. Sports fans can be impatient. I know, I just dropped a bombshell. Hard to believe I know, but it’s true. The especially passionate fanbases–like fans of Original Six franchises to varying degrees–can be even more demanding of their teams when things aren’t ideal. The Detroit Red Wings certainly aren’t immune to or ignorant of the fact that some…

The NHL trade landscape is shifting as the trade deadline approaches. Notably, the Colorado Avalanche traded star Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes due to cap constraints. The Detroit Red Wings are considering trades for players like Joe Veleno, Justin Holl, and Cam Talbot in a bid to enhance their playoff chances. Meanwhile, discussions swirl around the potential of Brad Marchand joining the Toronto Maple Leafs. The move is questionable, given the Capitals’ surprising playoff aspirations. By the Numbers Mikko Rantanen’s contract demand was $14 million, influenced by Leon Draisaitl’s extension. The Blackhawks received a third-round pick in the Rantanen…

Tom Brady, Raiders’ Pete Carroll Hire Praised by NFL Fans After Antonio Pierce Exit The Las Vegas Raiders sent shockwaves through the NFL on Friday as they progressed toward an agreement to make Pete Carroll their next head coach. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Raiders and Carroll came to terms on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option, bringing him back to coaching after one year away. Legendary New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who is a minority owner of the Raiders, is believed to have a strong voice in the Raiders’ leadership…

The rumor seems a bit ridiculous. Former Seattle Seahawks Vice President of Football Operations, and, more importantly, head coach Pete Carroll ending up back in the NFL, but not as a head coach? Instead, he would be the defensive coordinator of the rival San Francisco 49ers. Please, no. The issue is the rumor comes from a completely verifiable source, the San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami. He has reported that the 49ers’ front office has bandied Carroll’s name about as the future OC if Carroll does not get offered and accepted the head coaching position of the Las Vegas Raiders. So,…