Bob Duff

It sure looked ugly as Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen was leaving the ice at the end of Saturday's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Would Marco Kasper score? That was the question every NHL scout posed. Early returns are indicating the the Red Wings forward will get goals.

There are currently six Steve Yzerman draft picks in the Red Wings lineup and almost all of them are playing key roles.

Talking to hockey people both inside and outside the Detroit Red Wings organization, there was never any doubt that Marco Kasper was going to evolve into a very useful NHL player.

Is Steve Yzerman's record as GM of the Detroit Red Wings spotless? Hardly. Has he made some questionable decisions with UFA contracts? Most certainly.

Elmer Soderblom's first NHL goal in more than three years was the game winner for the Detroit Red Wings on Monday against LA.

With each passing day, the Detroit Red Wings are gathering more evidence that their kids are alright.

Top Red Wings defense prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka will be debuting for the Swedish senior national team at next week's Beijer Games.

Last season was a coming out party for Detroit Red Wings star forward Lucas Raymond This season is about Raymond establishing his credentials among the elite performers in the NHL.

It's another step in the development of Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka , and a big one at that.