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Who is the best player in the Red Wings?

Detroit Red Wings: The Top 10 Players In Franchise HistoryNo. 1: Gordie Howe. ... No. 2: Steve Yzerman. ... No. 3: Nicklas Lidstrom. ... No. 4: Terry Sawchuk. ... No. 5: Red Kelly. ... No. 6: Ted Lindsay. ... No. 7: Alex Delvecchio. ... No. 8: Sergei Fedorov.More items...

Who has the most points on the Red Wings?

Detroit Red Wings Career LeadersPlayoff Record: 325-296.Record (W-L-T-OTL): 3023-2614-815-193 (7054 points)All-time Goals Leader: Gordie Howe, 786.All-time Points Leader: Gordie Howe, 1809.Most Goals, Season: Steve Yzerman (1988-89), 65.Most Points, Season: Steve Yzerman (1988-89), 155.More items...

What are the Red Wings ranked?

2 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022.

How many Hall of Famers do the Red Wings have?

The 2001-02 Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings were a sight to behold.

How many Red Wings have 50 goals in a season?

Since Redmond poured in 52 goals in '72-73, five other Red Wings have broken the 50-goal ceiling: Sergei Fedorov ('93-94), Danny Grant ('74-75), John Ogrodnick ('84-85), Ray Sheppard ('93-94), and Steve Yzerman, who did it five times between 1987 and 1993.

Which Red Wings player has the most total goals scored in their career as a Detroit Red Wings player?

Gordie Howe holds regular season records for most games played (1687), most points (1809), and most goals (786). Howe was a member of a Stanley Cup-winning team four times with the Red Wings and his uniform number 9 was retired by the club.

Who is the best defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings?

Leading the defensive corps is 21-year-old German Moritz Seider, who won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie last season by leading all first-year skaters in assists (43), power-play points (21) and average time on ice (23:03).

How good are the Detroit Red Wings?

As of 2022, the Red Wings have won the most Stanley Cup championships of any NHL franchise based in the United States (11), and are third overall in total Stanley Cup championships, behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13).

What numbers have the Detroit Red Wings retired?

In addition to the six (soon to be seven) jersey numbers hanging from Joe Louis Arena, the Red Wings have retired (or honored) the Nos. 6 and 16, and players cannot wear them on Red Wing jerseys anymore. The No. 6 was taken out of circulation in honor of Larry Aurie, a forward throughout the 1930s.

Is Henrik Zetterberg a Hall of Famer?

Detroit — Henrik Zetterberg isn't in the Hall of Fame — yet. Zetterberg, in his first year of eligibility, was not part of the Hockey Hall of Fame's 2022 class, announced Monday.

Which Red Wings are in the Hall of Fame?

Howe, Lidstrom, and Sawchuk have all had their uniform number retired by the team and have all been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Three Red Wings have been the inaugural recipient of an award and three awards are named in honor of former Red Wings.

Is Vladimir Konstantinov still alive?

Konstantinov lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan. His wife, Irina, now lives in Florida with their daughter, Anastasia Konstantinova.

What is Rochester Red Wings record?

The Rochester Red Wings of the International League is currently playing the 2022 season with a record of 67 wins and 81 losses, placing them eighth in the league's East Division. The Red Wings plated 688 runs and conceded 737 runs.

What numbers have the Detroit Red Wings retired?

In addition to the six (soon to be seven) jersey numbers hanging from Joe Louis Arena, the Red Wings have retired (or honored) the Nos. 6 and 16, and players cannot wear them on Red Wing jerseys anymore. The No. 6 was taken out of circulation in honor of Larry Aurie, a forward throughout the 1930s.

What is the Red Wings roster?

David PerronRight wingerAndrew CoppCenterMoritz SeiderDefensemanVille HussoGoaltenderBen ChiarotDefensemanElmer SöderblomRight wingerDetroit Red Wings/Players

How many wins does Detroit Red Wings have?

The Red Wings, one of the “Original Six” teams that made up the NHL from 1942 until the league's expansion in 1967, are not only one of hockey's oldest franchises but also one of its most successful teams, having won 11 Stanley Cups.

Ranking the 5 Best American Players in Detroit Red Wings History

The Detroit Red Wings are sending 10 players representing four countries to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

5. Doug Brown

While he certainly was not an all-time top scorer, Doug Brown was a fan favorite and tremendous contributor during Detroit’s success in the 1990s.

4. Brett Hull

One of the most prolific scorers in NHL history, Brett Hull signed with Detroit in the summer of 2001 and pushed an already potent lineup over the top.

3. Brian Rafalski

Brian Rafalski comes in at No. 3 and as the third-highest scoring American in Detroit Red Wings history.

2. Chris Chelios

One of the NHL’s toughest and most tenacious blueliners, Chris Chelios was a lock for this list.

1. Reed Larson

Minnesota native Reed Larson checks in at No. 1 in most categories for the Red Wings, as well as on this list.

What the Advanced Stats Say

Stats can help us quantify a player’s impact on the ice. This isn’t just raw point totals, though those do help. Instead, like Larkin, a good player draws out the best in the players they play with; good things happen when this player is on the ice.

Positional Advantage

While Mantha’s stats jump out at you, Andreas Athanasiou’s play grabs your attention like any superstar in the league. He’s fast, skilled, and unpredictable night in and night out. Also, he plays center from time to time.

Honorable Mentions

What about the goalie? Despite his climbing age and decreasing effectiveness, Jimmy Howard still shows the ability to win a game on his own. Given that the roster is currently overrun by players that don’t possess this ability, he earns a spot in this conversation — but for how much longer?

Verdict

As it stands, this topic begins and ends with Mantha or Athanasiou. Both enter the 2019-20 season with just one year left on their deals. They play vastly different styles, but they both have a huge impact on the Red Wings.

Who was the Russian teammate who was injured in the Detroit Red Wings?

Teammate and fellow Russian, Slava Fetisov also sustained injuries, from which he would recover, but the collision robbed Konstantinov and the Detroit Red Wings of the chance to see an already great career fully develop. Konstantinov was a beast on the ice.

How many years has the Detroit Red Wings been around?

The Detroit Red Wings franchise will celebrate its 85th year of existence this season.

How many Selke trophies did Datsyuk win?

The winner of three straight Selke Trophies (2008, 2009, 2010), Datsyuk is the only player in Detroit history to lay claim to such a feat. Additionally, he's risen to ninth all time in points and seventh in assists, putting him well on the way towards ending his career as one of the most talented Red Wings ever. 12.

What teams did Brendan Shanahan play for?

Brendan Shanahan began and ended his career with the New Jersey Devils and also played for the Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.

How many Stanley Cups did Larry Murphy win?

He was a key contributor to Canada's championship in the Canada Cup tournament in 1987 and had won two Stanley Cups as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992.

What is a Red Wing?

To my mind, a "Red Wing" player is defined by his skill, his work ethic, his ability to put the team ahead of himself, and, his contribution to sustaining the Detroit Red Wings as the most successful US-based NHL franchise in history.

When was Kris Draper drafted?

Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 1989, Kris Draper spent four years in that organization before they decided that they just didn't see him fitting into their plans.

5: Nicklas Lidstrom

Lidstrom won the Norris Trophy seven times, which is why he gets the nod over Denis Potvin, the heart-and-soul of the Islanders’ dynasty who won the Norris Trophy three times and was first runner-up twice – once to Orr and once to Randy Carlyle!? A stick tap also to Bernie (Boom Boom) Geoffrion, credited with inventing the slap shot and a two-time Art Ross Trophy winner.

9: Gordie Howe

Feb. 6, 2015, Saskatoon, Sask. – A tribute to a living legend. The grandiose event was billed as the final public appearance of the province’s signature hockey hero. Howe, 86, was suffering greatly from dementia but was flown in and feted by a cast of superstars from Wayne Gretzky to Bobby and Brett Hull. Mr. Hockey, indeed. – Nugent-Bowman

13: Pavel Datsyuk

Few players in league history have been as transcendent with and without the puck as Datsyuk, who earned three straight Selke trophies while playing at a near point-per-game pace for his career. He was the embodiment of puck-possession hockey, a two-way force whose 200-foot game nudges him slightly ahead of Mats Sundin. – Luszczyszyn

19: Steve Yzerman

The margins differentiating Yzerman and Joe Sakic are so razor-thin that deciding who’s best is probably a matter of opinion. Both players won a Hart Trophy and were named league MVP once by their peers. Where Yzerman has the edge is in Stanley Cups (3-2), goals (692-625) and points (1,755-1,641) – albeit in more games (1,514-1,378).

20: Luc Robitaille

Robitaille’s main competition comes from a curious source – fellow Hall of Famer Ed Belfour, who happens to be, you know, a goalie. Belfour has 484 career NHL wins (fourth all-time), but Robitaille was the dominant left wing of his generation and is 12th all-time in goals (668). – Dillman

24: Chris Chelios

Many believe Chelios is the greatest U.S. born player in history, a three-time Norris Trophy winner who qualified for the NHL playoffs a record 24 times and holds the record for most career playoff games (266). That gives Chelios the edge over other worthy names such as Doug Wilson and Bernie Federko. – Dillman

39: Dominik Hasek

Hasek started his career wearing No. 31 and No. 34 in Chicago before claiming his iconic number in Buffalo. Only two other Hall of Famers have worn it – Clark Gillies at the end of his career and Doug Gilmour near the beginning – so this was an easy call. – McIndoe

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Positional Advantage

• While Mantha’s stats jump out at you, Andreas Athanasiou’s play grabs your attention like any superstar in the league. He’s fast, skilled, and unpredictable night in and night out. Also, he plays center from time to time. This isn’t some small detail; in fact, it could be the key to Detroit contending sooner rather than later. Following the trade d...

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