The Daily: Penguins Looking for D Man?; Red Wings Draftee Sparks USA

Detroit Red Wings draft pick Red Savage contributed a goal and an assist to help USA down Latvia, 5-2, Monday on the opening day of the World Junior Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Savage is the only Red Wings’ prospect competing at the WJC. The Red Wings had eight prospects at last year’s tournament.

Detroit’s fourth-round pick in 2021 is USA’s third line center and alternate captain for the tournament. He plays college hockey for Miami and he’s the son of former NHL player Brian Savage. The younger Savage has 10 points in 16 games for Miami.

Red Savage buries the rebound to give Team USA some insurance 🚨#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/p837fRrSU7

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 26, 2022

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Bob Duff takes a look at the Detroit longest losing streaks against specific teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings play the Maple Leafs twice over next couple of weeks.

Former Detroit coach Jeff Blashill is having an impact with the Tampa Bay Lightning in his role as an assistant.

What fans should pay attention to as the Red Wings get back to business after the holiday break.

 Red Wings’ Next Game

The NHL schedule resumes tonight, but the Red Wings don’t play until Wednesday. The Detroit squad (14-11-7)  faces the Penguins (19-9-5) in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are 8-1-1 in their past 10, while the Red Wings are 3-5-2.

Hockey Now Network

Boston: BHN”s Jimmy Murphy says if the price is right, then the Bruins should make a run at acquiring Patrick Kane from Chicago. Boston Bruins.

Dallas: How active will Stars general manager Jim Nill be active in the NHL trade market? Dallas Stars

Florida:  After dealing with injury and illness, Anton Lundell is back in Florida’s lineup. Florida Panthers. 

Montreal: MHN unveils its midseason list of top Canadiens prospects, led by Lane Hutson. Montreal Canadiens.

New York: Aatu Raty will definitely be an important player in the Islanders’ future. But what about now, asks Stefen Rosner. New York Islanders. 

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Philadelphia: Flyers probably aren’t going to land Connor Bedard. How about Will Smith? Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski discusses what the Penguins’ two biggests needs are for their playoff push. Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose: A source tells SJHN that Nikolai Knyzhov may be back in the lineup in late January or February. San Jose Sharks.

Vegas: Owen Krepps takes a look at which Golden Knights will end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame? Vegas Golden Knights