James van Riemsdyk

James van Riemsdyk brings that veteran edge to Detroit's locker room, where the talk turns to finally hoisting the Cup after years of near-misses. Sources close to the Wings say he's dialed

James van Riemsdyk sees old-school hockey coming from the Bruins as Detroit visits the TD Garden. The Wings prep for physicality that tests their Yzerplan depth beyond the stars. A statement win here vaults them in the wild-card scrum.

James van Riemsdyk and Todd McLellan hit the mics after Detroit's morning skate, dropping hints on lineup tweaks and the grind ahead of a crucial matchup. With the Red Wings pushing through a packed schedule, McLellan talks depth and shaking off any staleness from recent practices. These pregame chats reveal the little edges that separate contenders from pretenders this late in the season.

James van Riemsdyk joins NHL Now to unpack his takes on Patrick Kane, blending respect with the unfiltered truth only linemates share. The winger's insights cut through the hype on one of hockey's flashiest blades. Front offices listen when JVR talks, as his reads often predict the next big move.

Sheldon Dries embodies the silent grind of Detroit's emergency recalls as the Red Wings navigate a rash of injuries to key forwards. He jumps into the lineup with Marco Kasper and James van Riemsdyk, plugging holes while coaches like Todd McLellan juggle taxis from Grand Rapids. These moves reveal the depth chart pressures that separate contenders from pretenders late in the season.

Dominik Shine, the gritty Grand Rapids captain who's grinded through a decade in the AHL, finally breaks through with his first NHL goal in his 14th game for the Red Wings. The 32-year-old undrafted free agent, fresh off a recall and loaded with 37 points down in the minors, tips home a backhand feed from James van Riemsdyk to stretch a third-period lead.