Editing Detroit Red Wings (section)

====Superstar acquisitions and more success (1999–2006)====
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 [[1999–2000 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 [[2000–01 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 Hašek|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 [[2001–02 NHL season|2001–02 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&nbsp;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 [[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04 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 1–0.<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 [[2004–05 NHL season|2004–05 season]] due to the [[2004–05 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 [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06 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 [[Jiří 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 1–0 lead from the original game and won 3–2.<ref name="make up"/> The Red Wings won the [[Presidents' Trophy]] with a 58–16–8 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 3–2 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>