In Red Wings Land

Detroit Red Wings keep winning; why it matters who’s leading the way | Freep

What’s been especially encouraging the last 10 games is the contribution from the 25-and-under crowd. Dylan Larkin has continued to play well and packed 12 points into the stretch. Anthony Mantha has stirred after a slow start and come through with five goals among six points. Rookie Michael Rasmussen has gained confidence as he’s knocked in five goals among six points. Tyler Bertuzzi and Andreas Athanasiou each have three goals and three assists during the 10 games.

This is good.

Bultman: A list of which Red Wing are most likely to be traded | The Athletic Detroit ($)

The Red Wings probably won’t trade anyone because they’re going to continue their surge up the standings towards the Atlantic Division lead.

Thomas Vanek, Jonathan Ericsson near return for rolling Red Wings | The Detroit News

I welcome the return of Thomas Vanek, but Jonathan Ericsson can take his time.

Helm out 6-8 weeks for Red Wings | NHL.com

See you in 2019, Darren Helm.

Around the League

Weekend Takeaways: Sabres make claim for Atlantic elite status | Sportsnet

The Wings will be claiming that status soon!