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===Steve Yzerman era (1983β2006)=== In [[1983 NHL entry draft|1983]], the Red Wings drafted [[Steve Yzerman]], a center from the [[Peterborough Petes]], with their first-round pick. He led the team in scoring in [[1983β84 NHL season|his rookie year]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Adam|last=Kimelman|title=Best pick at No. 4: Steve Yzerman, Red Wings|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/best-pick-at-no-4-steve-yzerman-red-wings/c-675168|publisher=National Hockey League|date=June 27, 2013|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912012607/https://www.nhl.com/news/best-pick-at-no-4-steve-yzerman-red-wings/c-675168|url-status=live}}</ref> That season, with [[John Ogrodnick]], [[Ivan Boldirev]], [[Ron Duguay]], and [[Brad Park]], Detroit made the playoffs for the first time in six years,<ref>{{cite web|title=1983-84 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1984.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912012632/https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1984.html|url-status=live}}</ref> with Park ended up winning the [[Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brad Park Stats and News|url=https://www.nhl.com/player/brad-park-8450206|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912012021/https://www.nhl.com/player/brad-park-8450206|url-status=live}}</ref> He was later asked to coach the Red Wings after they fired [[Harry Neale]] 35 games into the [[1985β86 NHL season|1985β86 season]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Dan|last=Holmes|title=When Mike Ilitch found a new head coach for the Red Wings on Christmas Eve|url=https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2016/03/10/when-mike-ilitch-found-a-new-head-coach-for-the-red-wings-on-christmas-eve/|website=Vintage Detroit|date=March 10, 2016|access-date=December 23, 2019|archive-date=December 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223194735/https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2016/03/10/when-mike-ilitch-found-a-new-head-coach-for-the-red-wings-on-christmas-eve/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tripi |first=Bob |date=December 30, 1985 |title=The Detroit Red Wings fired Coach Harry Neale today... |url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/12/30/The-Detroit-Red-Wings-fired-Coach-Harry-Neale-today/9925504766800/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[United Press International]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tripi |first=Bob |title=The burden now falls on Brad Park to do... - UPI Archives |url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/12/31/The-burden-now-falls-on-Brad-Park-to-do/1720504853200/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[United Press International]]}}</ref> however, he was fired on June 3, 1986, after they finished last place with a 17β57β6 record for only 40 points, the worst record in the league.<ref>{{multiref2 |1={{Cite web |title=Brad Park was fired Tuesday as coach and director... - UPI Archives |url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1986/06/03/Brad-Park-was-fired-Tuesday-as-coach-and-director/3001518155200/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=UPI}} |2={{Cite web |title=1985-86 Detroit Red Wings Roster, Stats, Injuries, Scores, Results, Shootouts |url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1986.html |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Hockey-Reference.com |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912055344/https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1986.html |url-status=live}} |3={{Cite web |date=March 21, 1986 |title=NHL Roundup - UPI Archives |url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1986/03/21/NHL-Roundup/2760511765200/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=UPI}} |4={{Cite web |last=Jr |first=Dave Bartkowiak |date=March 2, 2020 |title=The 10 worst Detroit Red Wings seasons in history |url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2019/12/10/the-10-worst-detroit-red-wings-seasons-in-history/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=WDIV |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127232329/https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2019/12/10/the-10-worst-detroit-red-wings-seasons-in-history/ |url-status=live}} |5={{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Ansar |date=December 29, 2008 |title=Red Wings were NHL's worst team in 1985-86 |url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2008/12/red_wings_were_nhls_worst_team.html |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=mlive |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127203228/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2008/12/red_wings_were_nhls_worst_team.html |url-status=live}} |6={{Cite web |last=Kulfan |first=Ted |title=Red Wings are bad, but will they be worst in franchise history? |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2020/03/02/detroit-red-wings-bad-but-they-worst-franchise-history/4923044002/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=The Detroit News |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127203452/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2020/03/02/detroit-red-wings-bad-but-they-worst-franchise-history/4923044002/ |url-status=live}} |7={{Cite news |last=Bultman |first=Max |title=How does this Red Wings season stack up with the worst in NHL history? |url=https://theathletic.com/1573904/2020/01/31/how-does-this-red-wings-season-stack-up-with-the-worst-in-nhl-history/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=The Athletic |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127203448/https://theathletic.com/1573904/2020/01/31/how-does-this-red-wings-season-stack-up-with-the-worst-in-nhl-history/ |url-status=live}} }}</ref> This was the same year that the Red Wings added [[Enforcer (ice hockey)|enforcer]] [[Bob Probert]], one of the most familiar faces of the team during the 1980s and 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|first=Brendan|last=Savage|title=Proof that Bob Probert was NHL heavyweight fight champ|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2017/08/the_best_of_bob_proberts_fight.html|website=MLive|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923223356/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2017/08/the_best_of_bob_proberts_fight.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Steve Yzerman (Columbus OH, 2005).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Named team captain in 1986, [[Steve Yzerman]] captained the Red Wings until his retirement in 2006.]] In the [[1986β87 NHL season|1986β87 season]], with Yzerman, now the captain following the departure of [[Danny Gare]], joined by [[Petr Klima]], [[Adam Oates]], [[Gerard Gallant]], defenseman [[Darren Veitch]], and new head coach [[Jacques Demers]], the Red Wings won a playoff series for only the second time in the modern era.<ref>{{multiref2 |1={{cite web|first=Matt|last=Eichel|title=Steve Yzerman: NHL's All-Time Great Leaders, Part II|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25638-steve-yzerman-nhls-all-time-great-leaders-part-ii|website=Beacher Report|date=May 27, 2008|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912234144/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/25638-steve-yzerman-nhls-all-time-great-leaders-part-ii|url-status=live}} |2={{cite web|title=Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Danny Gare|url=http://www.hhof.com/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=12682|website=Hockey Hall of Fame|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912234137/http://www.hhof.com/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=12682|url-status=dead}} |3={{cite web|title=Detroit Red Wings Captains|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/captains.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912234412/https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/captains.html|url-status=live}} }}</ref><ref name="1987 Wings">{{cite web|title=1986-87 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1987.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912234313/https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1987.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They made it all the way to the conference finals against the powerful [[Edmonton Oilers]], but lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions in five games.<ref name="1987 Wings"/><ref>{{cite web|first=Stu|last=Hackel|title=1986-87 Oilers voted No. 5 Greatest NHL Team|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/1987-edmonton-oilers-greatest-nhl-teams/c-289684980|publisher=National Hockey League|date=May 31, 2017|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912234146/https://www.nhl.com/news/1987-edmonton-oilers-greatest-nhl-teams/c-289684980|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[1987β88 NHL season|1988]], they won their first division title in 23 years. They did so, however, in a relatively weak division, as no other team in the Norris finished above .500.<ref>{{cite web|title=1987-88 NHL Summary|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_1988.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913044535/https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_1988.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As was the case in the previous season, they made it to the conference finals only to lose again to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Oilers in five games.<ref>{{cite web|first=Stu|last=Hackel|title=1987-88 Oilers voted No. 4 Greatest NHL Team|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/1988-edmonton-oilers-greatest-nhl-team/c-289750554|publisher=National Hockey League|date=June 3, 2017|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913043759/https://www.nhl.com/news/1988-edmonton-oilers-greatest-nhl-team/c-289750554|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[1988β89 NHL season|1989]], Yzerman scored a career-best 65 goals, but Detroit was upset in the first round by the Chicago Blackhawks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5844|title=Steve Yzerman's hockey statistics profile|publisher=hockeyDB.com|access-date=June 21, 2008|archive-date=December 27, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227235715/http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5844|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=1988-89 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1989.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913044539/https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1989.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Kiley|title=Hawks Roll In Clincher|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1989-04-14-8904040555-story.html|website=Chicago Tribune|date=April 14, 1989|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407011612/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1989-04-14-8904040555-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The following season, Yzerman scored 62 goals, but the team missed the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|title=1989-90 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1990.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913044014/https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1990.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jordan|last=Hoy|title=1989-1990: A Look Back At The Wings' Last Losing Season|url=https://thehockeywriters.com/1989-1990-look-back-wings-last-losing-season/|website=The Hockey Writers|date=March 19, 2014|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913044447/https://thehockeywriters.com/1989-1990-look-back-wings-last-losing-season/|url-status=live}}</ref> After the season, Demers was fired and was replaced by [[Bryan Murray (ice hockey)|Bryan Murray]] as the new head coach.<ref>{{cite web|first=Dave|last=Stubbs|title=Former coach Demers rooting for Red Wings|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jacques-demers-rooting-for-red-wings/c-279979580|publisher=National Hockey League|date=March 29, 2016|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913183207/https://www.nhl.com/news/jacques-demers-rooting-for-red-wings/c-279979580|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Murray>{{cite web|first=Helene|last=St. James|title=Former Red Wings coach, GM Bryan Murray, who started playoff streak, dies|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/08/12/red-wings-mourn-p/562270001/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=August 12, 2017|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913193736/http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/08/12/red-wings-mourn-p/562270001/|url-status=live}}</ref> Murray was unable to get them back over .500, but they returned to the playoffs.<ref name=Murray/><ref>{{cite web|title=1990-91 NHL Summary|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_1991.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=April 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425033550/https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_1991.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Yzerman was joined by [[Sergei Fedorov]], who would be an award-winner and frequent all-star for the team during the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|first=Stu|last=Hackel|title=Sergei Fedorov: 100 Greatest NHL Players|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/sergei-fedorov-100-greatest-nhl-hockey-players/c-285497404|publisher=National Hockey League|date=January 1, 2017|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913232205/https://www.nhl.com/news/sergei-fedorov-100-greatest-nhl-hockey-players/c-285497404|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1991, the team signed free agent [[Ray Sheppard]], who would score a career-best 52 goals three years later.<ref>{{cite web|title=SPORTS PEOPLE: HOCKEY; Detroit Signs Sheppard|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/08/06/sports/sports-people-hockey-detroit-signs-sheppard.html|website=The New York Times|date=August 6, 1991|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913232308/http://www.nytimes.com/1991/08/06/sports/sports-people-hockey-detroit-signs-sheppard.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Ray Sheppard|url=http://www.hhof.com/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=11491|website=Hockey Hall of Fame|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913231626/http://www.hhof.com/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=11491|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1993, the Red Wings acquired top defenseman [[Paul Coffey]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Lisa|last=Dillman|title=Carson Returns; Coffey to Detroit : Kings: The trade also involves four other players. Gretzky is said to be saddened by the deal.|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-30-sp-1780-story.html|website=Los Angeles Times|date=January 30, 1993|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926131519/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-30-sp-1780-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Also joining the Red Wings around this time were draft picks [[Vladimir Konstantinov]], [[Nicklas LidstrΓΆm|Nicklas Lidstrom]], [[Vyacheslav Kozlov]], [[Darren McCarty]], and [[Chris Osgood]].<ref name=Konstantinov>{{cite web|first=Michael|last=Farber|title=Where are they now? Vladimir Konstantinov|url=https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/where-are-they-now-vladimir-konstantinov/c-468350|website=NHL.com|date=July 8, 2009|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913232122/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/where-are-they-now-vladimir-konstantinov/c-468350|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{multiref2 |1={{cite web|first=Ansar|last=Khan|title=Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom looking to make it happen in 18th season|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2009/10/red_wings_nicklas_lidstrom_loo.html|website=MLive|date=October 1, 2009|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923234418/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2009/10/red_wings_nicklas_lidstrom_loo.html|url-status=live}} |2={{cite web|title=Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Vyacheslav Kozlov|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=10831|website=Hockey Hall of Fame|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913231640/http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=10831|url-status=live}} |3={{cite web|title=Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Darren McCarty|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=11058|website=Hockey Hall of Fame|access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-date=September 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914034429/http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=11058|url-status=live}} |4={{cite web|first=Todd|last=Beam|title=Osgood retires|url=https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/osgood-retires/c-569641|website=Detroit Red Wings|date=July 19, 2011|access-date=October 4, 2017|archive-date=October 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005000257/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/osgood-retires/c-569641|url-status=live}} }}</ref> ====The Russian Five and back-to-back Stanley Cups (1994β1998)==== In [[1993β94 NHL season|1993]], former Montreal Canadiens coach [[Scotty Bowman]] was hired as the new head coach.<ref>{{cite web|first=Richard|last=Bak|title=Remembering Scotty Bowman's first season with the Red Wings|url=https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2014/11/02/remembering-scotty-bowmans-first-season-red-wings/|website=Vintage Detroit|date=November 2, 2014|access-date=December 23, 2019|archive-date=December 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223195058/https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2014/11/02/remembering-scotty-bowmans-first-season-red-wings/|url-status=live}}</ref> In his second season, the [[1994β95 NHL lockout|lockout]]-shortened [[1994β95 NHL season]], Bowman guided Detroit to its first Finals appearance in 29 years, only to be swept by the [[New Jersey Devils]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Richard|last=Bak|title=Remembering the Wings' strike-shortened 1994-95 season|url=https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2013/01/15/remembering-the-red-wings-strike-shortened-1994-1995-season/|website=Vintage Detroit|date=January 15, 2013|access-date=December 23, 2019|archive-date=December 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223200602/https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2013/01/15/remembering-the-red-wings-strike-shortened-1994-1995-season/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Best moments in Joe Louis Arena history: No. 9|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/03/30/joe-louis-arena-memorable-moments/99704970/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=March 30, 2017|access-date=October 4, 2017|archive-date=October 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004192252/http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/03/30/joe-louis-arena-memorable-moments/99704970/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Alex|last=Yannis|title=1995 STANLEY CUP FINALS; New Jersey and the Cup - Perfect Together|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/25/sports/1995-stanley-cup-finals-new-jersey-and-the-cup-perfect-together.html|website=The New York Times|date=June 25, 1995|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=May 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526145426/http://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/25/sports/1995-stanley-cup-finals-new-jersey-and-the-cup-perfect-together.html|url-status=live}}</ref> During the [[1995β96 NHL season|1995β96 season]], the Red Wings won a then NHL record 62 games. However, after defeating the St. Louis Blues in seven games, they would fall in the conference finals to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the [[Colorado Avalanche]].<ref name="1996 Wings">{{cite web|first=Tony|last=Wolak|title=The Greatest Detroit Red Wings Team Not to Win the Stanley Cup|url=https://thehockeywriters.com/the-greatest-detroit-red-wings-team-not-to-win-the-stanley-cup/|website=The Hockey Writers|date=March 15, 2016|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914222721/https://thehockeywriters.com/the-greatest-detroit-red-wings-team-not-to-win-the-stanley-cup/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Joe|last=Lapointe|title=After 104 Minutes, Colorado Wins the Cup|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/06/11/sports/after-104-minutes-colorado-wins-the-cup.html|website=The New York Times|date=June 11, 1996|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914220300/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/06/11/sports/after-104-minutes-colorado-wins-the-cup.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Adam|last=Kimelman|title=Pastrnak hat trick helps Bruins top Flyers, set NHL wins record at 63|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-343082544|website=NHL.com|date=April 9, 2023|access-date=April 17, 2023|archive-date=April 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410012748/https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-343082544|url-status=live}}</ref> [[1996β97 NHL season|The following season]], the Red Wings acquired [[Brendan Shanahan]] and [[Larry Murphy (ice hockey)|Larry Murphy]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Alex|last=Yannis|title=Whalers Finally Trade Shanahan for Coffey|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/10/10/sports/whalers-finally-trade-shanahan-for-coffey.html|website=The New York Times|date=October 10, 1996|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915023311/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/10/10/sports/whalers-finally-trade-shanahan-for-coffey.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Corey|last=Masisak|title=No. 4: Murphy proved a steal for Wings in '97|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/no-4-murphy-proved-a-steal-for-wings-in-97/c-554037|publisher=National Hockey League|date=February 24, 2014|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=May 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519021730/https://www.nhl.com/news/no-4-murphy-proved-a-steal-for-wings-in-97/c-554037|url-status=live}}</ref> In the playoffs, they would defeat the St. Louis Blues, the [[Anaheim Ducks|Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] and the Avalanche in the first three rounds. In the Finals, the Red Wings swept the [[Philadelphia Flyers]]. It was their first Stanley Cup since 1955, breaking the longest drought (42 years long) in the league at that time. [[Mike Vernon (ice hockey)|Mike Vernon]] was awarded the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Ansar|last=Khan|title=Red Wings relish memories of night they ended 42-year Stanley Cup drought in 1997|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2012/06/red_wings_50.html|website=MLive|date=June 7, 2012|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927201405/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2012/06/red_wings_50.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Misfortune befell the Red Wings six days after their championship; defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov, one of the members of the "[[Russian Five]]", suffered a [[Traumatic brain injury|brain injury]] in a [[limousine]] accident, and his career came to an abrupt end.<ref name=Konstantinov/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/14/sports/two-red-wings-injured-one-seriously-in-crash.html|title=Two Red Wings Injured, One Seriously, in Crash|last=Lapointe|first=Joe|date=June 14, 1997|website=The New York Times|access-date=July 29, 2018|archive-date=January 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102060900/http://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/14/sports/two-red-wings-injured-one-seriously-in-crash.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="1998 Wings">{{cite web|first=Dave|last=Stubbs|title=1997-98 Red Wings voted No. 6 Greatest NHL Team|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/1998-detroit-red-wings-greatest-nhl-teams/c-289674486|publisher=National Hockey League|date=May 31, 2017|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914220208/https://www.nhl.com/news/1998-detroit-red-wings-greatest-nhl-teams/c-289674486|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, the team dedicated the [[1997β98 NHL season|1997β98 season]] to him.<ref name="1998 Wings"/> The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in four games, this time over the [[Washington Capitals]], and Konstantinov was brought onto the ice in his wheelchair so he could touch it.<ref name="1998 Wings"/> ====Superstar acquisitions and more success (1999β2006)==== The following season, the Red Wings appeared to be poised to win a third consecutive Stanley Cup when they acquired three-time [[Norris Trophy]] winner [[Chris Chelios]] from his hometown Chicago Blackhawks in March 1999.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jared|last=Clinton|title=Blackhawks rebuild began with botched Chelios trade that was never supposed to happen|url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/blackhawks-rebuild-began-with-botched-chelios-trade-which-was-never-supposed-to-happen|website=The Hockey News|date=November 27, 2014|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915023539/http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/blackhawks-rebuild-began-with-botched-chelios-trade-which-was-never-supposed-to-happen|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="1999 trades">{{cite web|first=Helene|last=Elliott|title=Red Wings Wheel and Make Deals|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-mar-24-sp-20551-story.html|website=Los Angeles Times|date=March 24, 1999|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232312/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-mar-24-sp-20551-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Also acquired at the trade deadline were defenseman [[Ulf Samuelsson]], winger [[Wendel Clark]], and goaltender [[Bill Ranford]].<ref name="1999 trades"/> Despite high aspirations, however, Detroit would end up losing in the conference semifinals to Colorado in six games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Avs End Wings' Cup Dreams|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/avs-end-wings-cup-dreams/|work=CBS News|date=May 18, 1999|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915023259/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/avs-end-wings-cup-dreams/|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[1999β2000 NHL season|2000]], the Red Wings would finish second in the Central Division. Just like the previous season, however, they would lose to the Avalanche in the Western Conference semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=1999-2000 NHL Hockey Standings|url=https://www.nhl.com/standings/1999|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=October 3, 2017|archive-date=September 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929183244/https://www.nhl.com/standings/1999|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Avalanche Rolls Over Red Wings|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/avalanche-rolls-over-red-wings-1.281250|website=Newsday|agency=Associated Press|date=May 5, 2000|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=October 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003174624/http://www.newsday.com/sports/avalanche-rolls-over-red-wings-1.281250|url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Stanley Cup Red Wings and Bush.jpg|thumb|The Red Wings were invited to the White House in November 2002, after winning the [[2002 Stanley Cup Finals|Stanley Cup]].]] In [[2000β01 NHL season|2001]], Detroit, the NHL's second-best team in the regular season, were upset in the playoffs by the [[Los Angeles Kings]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2000-01 NHL Summary|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2001.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731235651/https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2001.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Thomas|last=LaRocca|title=Timeline: LAKings.com's Best of the 2000s|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/timeline-lakings-coms-best-of-the-2000s/c-510646|website=NHL.com|publisher=Los Angeles Kings|date=December 20, 2009|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916010650/https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/timeline-lakings-coms-best-of-the-2000s/c-510646|url-status=live}}</ref> During the ensuing off-season, the team acquired goaltender [[Dominik HaΕ‘ek|Dominik Hasek]] (the defending [[Vezina Trophy]] winner) and forwards [[Luc Robitaille]] and [[Brett Hull]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hasek Traded to Red Wings|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jul-01-sp-17412-story.html|website=Los Angeles Times|agency=Associated Press|date=July 1, 2001|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921044713/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jul-01-sp-17412-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jeff|last=Crowe|title=Robitaille Is Feeling Lucky|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-oct-20-sp-59525-story.html|website=Los Angeles Times|date=October 20, 2001|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920185623/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-oct-20-sp-59525-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=HOCKEY; The Red Wings Sign Hull|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/23/sports/hockey-the-red-wings-sign-hull.html|website=The New York Times|agency=Associated Press|date=August 23, 2001|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916094803/http://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/23/sports/hockey-the-red-wings-sign-hull.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Russian prospect [[Pavel Datsyuk]] also joined the team.<ref>{{cite web|title=Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Pavel Datsyuk|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=16510|website=Hockey Hall of Fame|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916053357/http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=16510|url-status=live}}</ref> Strengthened by the additions, the Red Wings posted the league's best record in the [[2001β02 NHL season|2001β02 regular season]] and defeated Colorado in seven games in the conference finals after beating the [[Vancouver Canucks]] and St. Louis Blues in rounds one and two.<ref name="2002 Wings">{{cite web|first=Wayne|last=Coffey|title=2001-02 Red Wings voted No. 10 Greatest NHL Team|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2002-detroit-red-wings-greatest-nhl-teams/c-289645006|publisher=National Hockey League|date=May 29, 2017|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916052931/https://www.nhl.com/news/2002-detroit-red-wings-greatest-nhl-teams/c-289645006|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings then went on to capture another Stanley Cup, in five games, over the [[Carolina Hurricanes]], with Nicklas Lidstrom winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs' MVP.<ref name="2002 Wings"/> Bowman and Hasek both retired after the season.<ref>{{cite web|first=Lonnie|last=White|title=Bowman Goes Out on Top|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jun-14-sp-nhl14-story.html|website=Los Angeles Times|date=June 14, 2002|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921034246/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jun-14-sp-nhl14-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Joe|last=Lapointe|title=HOCKEY; After Winning Cup, Hasek Leaves His Crease|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/26/sports/hockey-after-winning-cup-hasek-leaves-his-crease.html|website=The New York Times|date=June 26, 2002|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916095930/http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/26/sports/hockey-after-winning-cup-hasek-leaves-his-crease.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The 2002 off-season saw the Red Wings promote associate coach [[Dave Lewis (ice hockey)|Dave Lewis]] to the head coach position after Bowman's retirement.<ref>{{cite web|title=N.H.L.: ROUNDUP; Red Wings Sign Lewis To Succeed Bowman|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/18/sports/nhl-roundup-red-wings-sign-lewis-to-succeed-bowman.html|website=The New York Times|date=July 18, 2002|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225604/http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/18/sports/nhl-roundup-red-wings-sign-lewis-to-succeed-bowman.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the market for a new starting goaltender after Hasek's retirement, they signed [[Curtis Joseph]] from the Toronto Maple Leafs to a three-year, $24 million deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings sign goalie Joseph to three-year contract|url=http://a.espncdn.com/nhl/news/2002/0701/1401226.html|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=July 1, 2002|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225358/http://a.espncdn.com/nhl/news/2002/0701/1401226.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Also new to the lineup was highly touted Swedish prospect [[Henrik Zetterberg]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Joe|last=Lapointe|title=HOCKEY; New Coach, With Classic Lines, Is Ready to Roll With Red Wings|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/09/sports/hockey-new-coach-with-classic-lines-is-ready-to-roll-with-red-wings.html|website=The New York Times|date=October 9, 2002|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225639/http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/09/sports/hockey-new-coach-with-classic-lines-is-ready-to-roll-with-red-wings.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings finished the season second in the Western Conference, which pitted them in the [[2003 Stanley Cup playoffs|2003 playoffs]] against the seventh-seeded Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.<ref>{{cite web|title=2002-2003 NHL Hockey Standings|url=https://www.nhl.com/standings/2002|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305204239/https://www.nhl.com/standings/2002|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit falls to second seed in West|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=230406004|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 6, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926205500/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=230406004|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><ref name=Ducks>{{cite web|title=Ducks-Red Wings Playoff History|url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-red-wings-playoff-history/c-469669|website=NHL.com|publisher=Anaheim Ducks|date=April 28, 2009|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916182721/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-red-wings-playoff-history/c-469669|url-status=live}}</ref> The Mighty Ducks shocked the ice hockey world when they swept the Red Wings in four games en route to a [[2003 Stanley Cup Finals|Stanley Cup Finals]] appearance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ducks knock off defending champs in four games|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=230416025|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 21, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170303/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=230416025|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Devils dominant at home again to win Cup|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=230609011|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=June 10, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328191641/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=230609011|archive-date=March 28, 2019|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> In the off-season, long time Red Wing Fedorov signed with the Mighty Ducks as a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|title=HOCKEY; Fedorov Leaves Wings To Sign With Ducks|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/20/sports/hockey-fedorov-leaves-wings-to-sign-with-ducks.html|website=The New York Times|agency=Associated Press|date=July 20, 2003|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=September 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917075701/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/20/sports/hockey-fedorov-leaves-wings-to-sign-with-ducks.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, Hasek opted to come out of retirement and join the Red Wings for the [[2003β04 NHL season|2003β04 season]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Diamos|title=HOCKEY; Hasek to Return to Red Wings|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/09/sports/hockey-hasek-to-return-to-red-wings.html|website=The New York Times|date=July 9, 2003|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=December 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229190217/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/09/sports/hockey-hasek-to-return-to-red-wings.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Joseph, despite being one of the highest-paid players in the NHL, spent part of the season in the minor leagues.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Michael|last=Farber|title=Dominator Or Cujo? Detroit will have to find an ending to its goaltending soap opera by choosing Dominik Hasek or Curtis Joseph to lead its quest for the Stanley Cup|url=https://www.si.com/vault/2004/01/26/359599/dominator-or-cujo-detroit-will-have-to-find-an-ending-to-its-goaltending-soap-opera-by-choosing-dominik-hasek-or-curtis-joseph-to-lead-its-quest-for-the-stanley-cup|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=January 26, 2004|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225422/https://www.si.com/vault/2004/01/26/359599/dominator-or-cujo-detroit-will-have-to-find-an-ending-to-its-goaltending-soap-opera-by-choosing-dominik-hasek-or-curtis-joseph-to-lead-its-quest-for-the-stanley-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Hasek himself would be sidelined with a groin injury.<ref name=Hasek>{{cite web|title=Dominik Hasek returns to Detroit|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/dominik-hasek-returns-to-detroit-1.593847|website=CBC Sports|date=July 31, 2006|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=September 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925051139/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/dominik-hasek-returns-to-detroit-1.593847|url-status=live}}</ref> Notwithstanding, the Red Wings would finish atop of the Central Division and the NHL standings.<ref>{{cite web|title=2003-2004 NHL Hockey Standings|url=https://www.nhl.com/standings/2003|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=September 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922051649/https://www.nhl.com/standings/2003|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2003-04 NHL Summary|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2004.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=April 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419074415/https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2004.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings eliminated the [[Nashville Predators]] in six games in the first round of the [[2004 Stanley Cup playoffs|2004 playoffs]], which led to a second round match-up with the [[Calgary Flames]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings turn down Predators in noisy Music City|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20040417_DET@NSH|website=CBS Sports|date=April 17, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170336/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20040417_DET@NSH|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=December 23, 2019}}</ref> The teams split the first four games, and headed to Detroit for a pivotal Game 5, which the Red Wings lost 1β0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Conroy scores only goal of the game|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=240501005|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 1, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170304/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=240501005|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> They were then eliminated two nights later in Calgary by the same score in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|first=John|last=Kreiser|title=Martin Gelinas made playoff history for Flames|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-centennial-martin-gelinas-made-playoff-history/c-289203126|publisher=National Hockey League|date=May 3, 2017|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=November 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117233302/https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-centennial-martin-gelinas-made-playoff-history/c-289203126|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings did not play in the [[2004β05 NHL season|2004β05 season]] due to the [[2004β05 NHL lockout|lockout]], which canceled the entire NHL season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lockout over salary cap shuts down NHL|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1992793|website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=February 16, 2005|access-date=January 10, 2019|archive-date=October 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029151835/http://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1992793|url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Red Wings vs Blue Jackets.jpg|thumb|The Red Wings during a game in the [[2005β06 NHL season|2005β06 season]]. They would go on to win that season's [[Presidents' Trophy]].]] On July 15, 2005, [[Mike Babcock]], former head coach in Anaheim, became the new head coach for the Red Wings.<ref>{{cite web|first=John|last=Kreiser|title=July 15: Red Wings hire Babcock|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/this-date-in-nhl-history-july-15/c-281139794|publisher=National Hockey League|date=July 15, 2017|access-date=September 17, 2017|archive-date=September 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918020839/https://www.nhl.com/news/this-date-in-nhl-history-july-15/c-281139794|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 21, 2005, defenseman [[JiΕΓ Fischer|Jiri Fischer]] went into [[cardiac arrest]] and collapsed on the bench during a game against the Nashville Predators.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings player stable after collapse|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2005/11/21/red-wings-player-stable-after-collapse/|website=The Denver Post|agency=Associated Press|date=November 21, 2005|access-date=September 17, 2017|archive-date=September 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918022357/http://www.denverpost.com/2005/11/21/red-wings-player-stable-after-collapse/|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was canceled because of his injury and was made up on January 23, 2006.<ref name="make up">{{cite web|title=Up by one to start, Preds beat Wings in 'do-over' game|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=260123027|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=January 23, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170301/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=260123027|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> This was the first time in NHL history a game had been postponed due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jared|last=Clinton|title=Blizzards and boxing: postponed games throughout the NHL's history|url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/blizzards-and-boxing-postponed-games-throughout-the-nhls-history|website=The Hockey News|date=November 21, 2014|access-date=September 17, 2017|archive-date=September 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918022035/http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/blizzards-and-boxing-postponed-games-throughout-the-nhls-history|url-status=live}}</ref> While the game was played for the full 60 minutes, the Predators were allowed to maintain their 1β0 lead from the original game and won 3β2.<ref name="make up"/> The Red Wings won the [[Presidents' Trophy]] with a 58β16β8 record, earning them 124 points and secured home ice advantage for the entire playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|title=2005-2006 NHL Hockey Standings|url=https://www.nhl.com/standings/2005|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=December 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221203249/https://www.nhl.com/standings/2005|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2005-06 NHL Summary|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2006.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 18, 2017|archive-date=May 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520143937/https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2006.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They opened the [[2006 Stanley Cup playoffs|2006 playoffs]] against the Edmonton Oilers with a 3β2 overtime victory at Joe Louis Arena, but the Oilers won four of the next five games to take the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Maltby's second goal helps Wings nip Oilers in double OT|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=260421005|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 22, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170318/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=260421005|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Oilers use four third-period goals to oust top-seeded Red Wings|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=260501006|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 2, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170255/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=260501006|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> Continuing the shakeup of the Red Wings roster, the off-season saw the departure of Brendan Shanahan, the return of Dominik Hasek and the retirement of Steve Yzerman.<ref name=Hasek/><ref>{{cite web|title=Shanahan agrees to deal with Rangers|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=2514278|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=July 10, 2006|access-date=September 18, 2017|archive-date=September 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929183545/http://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=2514278|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Longtime Red Wings captain Yzerman retires|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=2508103|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=July 3, 2006|access-date=September 18, 2017|archive-date=September 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929231315/http://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=2508103|url-status=live}}</ref> Yzerman retired with the distinction of having been the longest-serving team captain in NHL history.<ref>{{cite web|first=John|last=Kreiser|title=Follow the leader: The NHL's 10 best captains|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/follow-the-leader-the-nhls-10-best-captains/c-640779|publisher=National Hockey League|date=September 1, 2012|access-date=September 18, 2017|archive-date=September 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929183554/https://www.nhl.com/news/follow-the-leader-the-nhls-10-best-captains/c-640779|url-status=live}}</ref>
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