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11-07-2025
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The Best and Worst Detroit Red Wings Jerseys
Looking back at the best and worst Red Wings jerseys. As summer continues, focus shifts to the Detroit Red Wings' public relations team and other parts of the organization as they begin preparing ways to keep fans engaged and excited for the upcoming season. This period often marks the start of behind-the-scenes planning, with one of the most anticipated developments being the possible introduction of a Centennial jersey. Advertisement It is widely expected that the team will wear a commemorative patch to celebrate its 100th anniversary. However, there is also growing speculation about the return of a third jersey that could feature a classic version of the Winged Wheel logo. With this in mind, it is a fitting time to revisit some of the most iconic and controversial jerseys in the Red Wings' 100-year history. Best: Classic Home and Away (2007-Present) Image The winged wheel is widely recognized as one of the best jerseys in all of sports with the classic automotive feel that comes with the City of Detroit and it's nickname the Motor City. The minor tweaks over the decades have kept the jersey feeling new but also classic at the same time. Simplicity can work and not work in some cases and these jerseys hit it out of the park with the striping on the arms as well as clean numbers and nameplates. Advertisement Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. Worst: Reverse Retro (2021) Image The mark of simplicity hits with the classic home and away sweaters but it's because of the red and white color scheme. This sweater misses the mark as the grey accents instead of the red make it hard to see when playing on the ice, making it appear like a practice jersey. The reintroduction of Red into the pants just make this sweater a complete mess and was a rare miss for a franchise that normally hits home runs. Advertisement Best: Winter Classic (2014) Image A total home run by the Red Wings franchise as they introduce one of the best jerseys in their franchises history. This jersey set the standard for how epic and memorable teams can make their outdoor game jerseys could be as this one became a staple of the hockey community, becoming a regular sight at Red Wings games and a popular favorite in video games like EA Sports' NHL series. Worst: Stadium Series (2025) Image The most recent addition to Detroit's regular jersey rotation is one that some would already like to forget. The script Detroit wording across the front is a new bold take that hits in some respects as a standalone jersey but the wings on the helmets make fans have to look twice to make sure they are seeing the right thing. Advertisement The stripe down the middle making this uniform appear like a football jersey makes it a big swing and a miss as the entire look appears disorganized and disjointed. It also doesn't help the player socks aren't very creative with very little details. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
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09-07-2025
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Oilers Make Big Trade For Top Prospect
EDMONTON - Well, wouldn't you look at that. The Edmonton Oilers have made a big move on Tuesday night. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. In a deal that has been simmering for a while, the Oilers finally traded for Tampa Bay Lightning forward prospect, Isaac Howard. Advertisement Trending Oilers Stories 5 Great Oilers Options For New Goalie Coach Oilers Can Now Deploy Unique Strategy For Defense Logjam Oilers Have Great Goalie Target To Push Skinner Oilers Insider Predicts New Contract Extensions Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) on X Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) on X 🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 The #Oilers have acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Sam O'Reilly. We have also signed Howard to a three-year entry-level contract. The Oilers have sent center prospect Sam O'Reilly to the Lightning to acquire Howard. They have also signed Howard to a three-year ELC. This is a breaking development. We will update with more details to the story. Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
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09-07-2025
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Cam York on New Flyers Deal: 'I Have So Much More to Give'
(Header/feature image courtesy of Megan DeRuchie-The Hockey News) When Cam York finally put pen to paper on his new five-year, $25.75 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, it wasn't with a sense of relief—it was with an unshakeable confidence that he's ready to step into a new, elevated role in Philly. Advertisement Drafted 14th overall by the Flyers in 2019, York has proven to be a homegrown cornerstone in the making. His steady rise from first-round pick to top-pair mainstay has unfolded with patient precision. So, naturally, his contract negotiations followed suit. 'In terms of the length, I think it was just both sides, we were comfortable with each other and we knew we would get something done,' York said on Tuesday. 'We weren't in a rush at all to really sign the paper. We shuffled term around a little bit and we'd go back and forth with that…but we knew that something was gonna get done. It just happened to be when it was. I'm super excited to sign and be back with the Flyers.' The deal is a fair one. At a $5.15 million average annual value, the Flyers lock up a key piece of their blue line through what should be the most productive years of his career. For York, 24, it's a show of belief from the front office—and a challenge, too. He knows what's expected. And he's ready to lean into it. Advertisement 'I do feel like I've developed over the years,' York said, 'but I do want to continue taking strides in every part of my game. I think, offensively, I have so much more to give. I feel like I have a lot of skill that other defensemen don't have. When I'm on my game, I'm a really versatile guy, and not many other guys in the league have that ability that I do.' That confidence isn't misplaced. York has long been praised for his hockey IQ, his offensive abilities, and his composure under pressure. But in recent seasons, he saw himself being forced into a more defensive role—and while he's taken the adjustment in stride, he's ready to get back to the style he's played for most of his life. There's been promising flashes of his prowess as an offensive defenseman—pinching with purpose, moving the puck with flair, and hinting at a ceiling that hasn't yet been fully reached. With the arrival of new head coach Rick Tocchet, York's hoping that part of his game gets a little more room to breathe. Advertisement 'We haven't gone over in terms of roles yet,' York said of his conversations with Tocchet. 'I know as the summer goes on, when we get a little bit closer, we will. I had a conversation with [Tocchet] when he first got hired in terms of roles and exactly where they want me, we haven't discussed that yet.' Still, York isn't waiting around for permission to push his game forward. He's determined to improve his 200-foot play—from becoming more dangerous in the offensive zone to staying relentless in the dirty areas of his own end. 'Defensively, I try to do the little things—block shots, defend as hard as I can—but I think, for me, just continuing to take little strides in every area and try to improve my 200-foot game. I think we'll see better numbers there next year,' he said. Advertisement That mindset aligns seamlessly with where the Flyers are headed. This is a group that has been rebuilding carefully under GM Danny Brière and President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones, and is now teetering on the edge of something bigger. After years of frustration and false starts, the pieces are starting to align: a promising youth movement, increased depth, and a head coach in Tocchet who brings experience, intensity, and clarity. York sees it, too. 'We've added depth, we've added skill. We've been in this rut for a few years, and every player here has learned and adapted to new things,' he said. 'I feel like we're at a stage where we're ready to break out…everybody continues to try to take that next step. I think our team is going to be a force to be reckoned with. You look at our young core—it's really great group of guys. You add [Tocchet] into the mix there, and I think he's gonna be a really good fit for our team…He's gonna be able to take us to that next level and get us to where we want to be.' That's what makes this contract not just about value, but belief. The Flyers believe in York's trajectory—and York believes in what the Flyers are building. Now, it's about unlocking more from a player whose game has long felt like it's just warming up. Advertisement "I learned a lot from [last year], and I think I'm gonna be able to take that year and use it as an example for me down the road," he said of his at-times tumultuous 2024-25 campaign. "I never want to have that feeling again. I'm extremely motivated to have a big next year, and I think it's important to continue to have that belief in yourself. I'm more than confident that I can come back and have a big year."
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04-07-2025
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"The Truck" Rolls In: Shane Vansaghi on Playing Style & First Flyers Development Camp
(Header/feature image courtesy of Megan DeRuchie-The Hockey News) Philadelphia Flyers prospect Shane Vansaghi isn't just arriving on the radar of Philadelphia fans—he's barreling onto it. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound winger, selected 48th overall by the Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft, showed up to his first development camp with the kind of presence you notice immediately: big frame, bigger motor, and a mindset as relentless as his north-south game. It's no surprise, then, that Flyers Director of Player Development Riley Armstrong already gifted him a nickname that's making the rounds: 'The Truck.' Advertisement Vansaghi laughed when asked about the moniker, saying that Armstrong hadn't called him that to his face yet, but that he'll take the nickname. Philadelphia Flyers prospect Shane Vansaghi at Development Camp. (Megan DeRuchie-The Hockey News) A self-described power forward, Vansaghi plays with the kind of energy that doesn't let up. The moment the puck drops—whether it's a practice drill in July or a shift in late March—he's full throttle. 'I compete,' he told reporters on Wednesday. 'I play a big power forward game. I think fans appreciate that work ethic and that relentless attitude and mindset. I don't think I'll ever give up on a puck battle or footrace. The basis of my game is big energy… and I think the physicality and the energy and the size and power makes me an exciting player to watch.' Advertisement Bringing the Heat to Every Moment That mindset has never been optional for Vansaghi—it's been the foundation of everything he's built. 'Some of the stuff we do out here is more about technique, but any time I'm doing any drill on the ice, no matter if it's July or October, I try and go into it and act like it's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. I just compete, and I think I developed that kind of mindset at a young age.' There's no mistaking Vansaghi's identity as a player. He's the guy you feel on the ice. He brings size, yes, but it's the way he uses it—purposefully, aggressively, relentlessly—that makes him stand out. That style also makes him an early fan favorite, especially in Philadelphia, where grit is the native language. And yet, there's much more than just size and edge to Vansaghi's game. He's a smart player with offensive upside, one who continues to work on his ability to finish, find soft ice, and produce. At Michigan State, where he'll return this fall for another year of NCAA development, Vansaghi's eye is already on making a jump in production. Advertisement 'I always want more. I'm never satisfied,' he said. 'I always want to score more goals, get more hits, earn more ice time. There's really no expectations. I'm gonna show up here, and when I leave here, I'm gonna show up to Michigan State and do everything I can to prove to the coaching staff that I belong in the lineup. I believe I can do that, and my self-belief and confidence will get me there.' Soaking In the Moment Any NHL development camp can feel like a whirlwind. New faces. New systems. Everyone trying to make a name for themselves. For Vansaghi, though, the experience has been equal parts intense and exhilarating. 'It's just exciting,' he said. 'I think the best part about it is just meeting the other prospects. We played pickleball and paintball the other day. It's just special to see the other prospects, and within the prospects you're kind of a family. I've enjoyed that part of it. Putting on the Flyers jersey, wearing the Flyers logo, it's pretty cool.' Advertisement Adding to his comfort level was the presence of Michigan State teammate Karsen Dorwart, who signed with the Flyers earlier this year and has already been around the organization for a few months. 'It's awesome,' Vansaghi said. 'He's been here for a couple months now, so he knows his way around a little bit. It's a familiar face, and there's a lot of unfamiliar faces, and to just have someone that I've been with and relate to a little more is special. He called me right after I got drafted and was so excited to congratulate me and see me at camp.' Vansaghi is already thinking like a Flyer. He's serious about improvement. Focused on consistency. And never shies away from a challenge. Asked about playing against fellow Flyers prospect Alex Bump last season—when Bump was skating for Western Michigan—Vansaghi offered a telling response. 'He was a threat,' Vansaghi said. 'He was one of those guys you just want to take away his time and space and make it hard on him because he's a good player. If you give him too much time and space, he's gonna make you pay.' Advertisement Eyes on the Future There's no rush here. Vansaghi will return to Michigan State, where his game can keep growing. The Flyers know what they have—a driven, physical forward with real upside and the kind of mindset that doesn't require external motivation. And if the Flyers are right about Shane Vansaghi? They've got themselves more than just a future bottom-six bruiser. They've got a freight train of effort and edge, ready to wear down opponents and electrify crowds. "The Truck" has pulled into Philly—and it doesn't plan on idling.
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29-06-2025
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US hockey fans announce Dortmund's Bundesliga schedule
2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Nathan Behm The WHL is set to play a big role in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Leading up to the draft, we at The Hockey News will be profiling some of the players who are projected to hear their names called at the end of June. Today's prospect is Nathan Behm, who plays for the Kamloops Blazers. 1:06 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
