Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings continue to wheel and deal prior to this season’s NHL Trade Deadline as forward Tyler Bertuzzi has been dealt to the Boston Bruins for two future draft picks. The 28-year-old Bertuzzi was drafted by Detroit in the second-round 58th overall during the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and skated…… MORE
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Red Wings send Filip Hronek to Vancouver in exchange for draft picks
The Detroit Red Wings have made a move prior to Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline in trading defenseman Filip Hronek and a draft pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a pair of high-end draft picks. Hronek, the 25-year-old native of the Czech Republic, was drafted by Detroit in the second-round (53rd overall) of the…… MORE
Red Wings extend captain Dylan Larkin for eight more seasons
It’s (finally) done. The Detroit Red Wings and captain Dylan Larkin have officially come to terms on an eight-year contract extension worth almost $70 million. Larkin was drafted by Detroit with the 15th overall pick during the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and is currently in his third season as captain of the Red Wings. To…… MORE
Lions president Rod Wood says no new uniforms until 2024, but a new alternate helmet coming in 2023
Detroit Lions president Rod Wood recently provided an update on the possibility of new uniforms coming in time for the 2023 season, but the update wasn’t one that Lions fans were expecting: However, Wood offered a little bit of good news on the uniform front in regards to a new alternate helmet being thrown into…… MORE
Pistons and Nerlens Noel agree to a contract buyout
The Detroit Pistons officially have an open roster spot following the recent contract buyout of Nerlens Noel. The soon-to-be 29-year-old appeared in just 14 games with the Pistons after coming over in a trade from the New York Knicks this past offseason tallying 2.3 points and 2.6 rebounds.… MORE
Red Wings sign defenseman Jake Walman to a three-year contract extension
The Detroit Red Wings have locked up one of their top defenseman in Jake Walman for three more seasons. The 27-year-old Walman has appeared in 59 games with the Red Wings since coming to Detroit via a trade last season from the St. Louis Blues totaling five goals and nine assists to go with a…… MORE
“The Final Whistle” Podcast (Episode #85): Catching up with Michigan and MSU hoops and the Detroit sports teams
After a brief hiatus, Travis Gibbs and Bryan Fongers are back with a brand new installment of “The Final Whistle” Podcast as they get up to speed with the latest in the Michigan sports world. – What’s the biggest concern with MSU basketball going into March?– Can Michigan sneak their way in to the NCAA…… MORE
Lions to sign defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a multi-year contract extension
First offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, now defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. The Detroit Lions are reportedly getting both of their coordinators back for the upcoming 2023 season. The 50-year-old Glenn will be entering his third season in Detroit as the team’s defensive coordinator, and this news comes on the heels of Ben Johnson receiving an “enhanced…… MORE
Pistons sign former first-round pick R.J. Hampton to a contract for the remainder of the season
After being waived by the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons wasted no time in signing former 2020 first-round pick R.J. Hampton to a contract for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The 22-year-old Hampton was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 24th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, who then immediately traded his…… MORE
Michigan Panthers select Michigan State’s Jarrett Horst #1 overall in the USFL College Draft
The United States Football League recently conducted their ten-round 2023 USFL College Draft and, just like last year’s draft, the Michigan Panthers took a player with Michigan ties with the #1 overall selection. (You can also snicker at the photo the Panthers chose to use). Horst, the Wisconsin native, played 15 total games at left…… MORE
