Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | February 3, 2024 It’s been 35 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…
Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked THW Archives | January 19, 2024 The Detroit Red Wings are about as decorated as an NHL franchise can be. While legendary forwards like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman dominate the team’s record books, the Red…
Top 10 Longest Stanley Cup Playoff Streaks Ryan Gagne | December 11, 2023 The end of the 2022-23 NHL season is upon us, leaving many teams outside the playoff picture and putting several streaks on the line. Moreover, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on…
Top 5 Swedes In Detroit Red Wings History Tony Wolak | November 16, 2023 This week, the Detroit Red Wings will suit up for two NHL contests in Sweden, marking the first time the franchise has played regular season games outside of North America.…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Matthew Zator | October 21, 2023 Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in NHL history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans in Quebec…
Swedish-Born Captains in NHL History Ryan Gagne | September 30, 2023 Today, only 32 opportunities to be a captain in the NHL exist. Although most leaders in the league are Canadian-born skaters, some of the greatest players from countries outside of…
Red Wings’ Best Seasons By Players Since 1985 Jordan Orth | September 17, 2023 The Detroit Red Wings have seen many impressive seasons throughout the years, some of the most impressive ones have occurred since 1985. Which players have recorded the best individual seasons…
Who Wore It Best: Red Wings’ Best Players By Number Jordan Orth | September 3, 2023 As one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings have also had numerous players who are in the history books and are…
Red Wings’ Moves That Built a Dynasty in the 1990s Jordan Orth | August 4, 2023 The Detroit Red Wings organization was seen as a powerhouse and a perennial contender throughout the 1990s, making the Stanley Cup Final in 1995, 1997, and 1998. Many players had…
Swedish-Born Players With the Most Stanley Cups Ryan Gagne | June 3, 2023 According to statistics from NHL.com, there have been 403 Swedish-born players in league history, broken down to 366 skaters and 37 goalies. Interestingly, the deeper we dig, only 211 skaters…
Rangers’ Gamble on Russian Talent Was Critical to 1994 Cup Tom Castro | May 7, 2023 In the late 1980s and early ’90s, an NHL team saw a chance to exploit what it identified as a major opportunity that existed outside of the generally accepted process…
All-Time Sweden-Born NHL Lineup Ryan Gagne | February 6, 2023 Sweden is a Scandinavian country with a population of 10.42 million and is continuously one of the top-six programs in international hockey. Historically, there have been 400 Swedish-born skaters to…