Danny Dekeyser

Danny DeKeyser has almost certainly played his last game for the Detroit Red Wings, but he has earned appreciation and respect. DeKeyser started the NHL season as a 31-year-old stalwart and alternate captain of the Detroit Red Wings. Many NHL defensemen are still in their prime at 31 but compared to the Red Wings’ other alternate captain, Marc Staal, who is 4 years older and is still a contributor to the defensive corps; DeKeyser is an old 31. Two years removed from major back surgery, we were hopeful that had regained his strength, if not his youthful speed. It did not happen.

DETROIT – Danny DeKeyser soaked in Saturday’s home finale as much as he could, knowing it might have been his final game at Little Caesars Arena. The metro-Detroit native and longest-tenured Red Wing called it a dream come true to play 10 seasons for his hometown team. “Growing...

DeKeyser produced an assist in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Penguins. Aside from the occasional assist and blocked shot -- he's collected 10 and 98 of those respectively -- DeKeyser has failed to put up meaningful stats in his 10th NHL campaign. In all likelihood, the Wings let him walk as an unrestricted free agent this summer.

DeKeyser (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve and will play Wednesday versus the Rangers. DeKeyser has been out for three weeks, so he may be eased back into action, though he's still expected to play a top-four role. Jordan Oesterle will exit the lineup to make room for DeKeyser, who has six assists, 50 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating in 43 appearances this season.

DeKeyser (undisclosed) could rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. DeKeyser has been sidelined for three weeks with an undisclosed injury, but it appears as though he may finally be ready to return against New York. Confirmation on his status versus the Rangers should surface prior to puck drop.

A fixture on the blueline for the Detroit Red Wings since the 2012-13 NHL Season may very possibly have appeared in his final NHL game. Veteran defenseman Danny DeKeyser, who has appeared in 531 career NHL games with the Red Wings since signing as a free agent after his collegiate career at Western Michigan, was waived by the team yesterday afternoon. The harsh reality of the business of dealings in the National Hockey League was also evident considering that yesterday also happened to be DeKeyser’s birthday.

As expected, veteran Danny DeKeyser went unclaimed and remains in the Detroit Red Wings' organization. Placing him on waivers Monday, coinciding with DeKeyser's 32nd birthday, was necessary because the Wings needed to open room on the 23-man roster to activate Jakub Vrana. He was cleared to play Tuesday, after being out since training...

It’s been a busy couple of days for the Detroit Red Wings. On Sunday, the team claimed Olli Juolevi, the No. 5 overall pick from the 2016 draft, off of waivers from the Florida Panthers. On Monday, the team placed veteran defenseman Danny DeKeyser on waivers. The timing is...

According to a report from Helene St. James, the Detroit Red Wings have placed Danny DeKeyser, who is an alternate captain, on waivers. The move was made in order to clear a roster spot for Jakub Vrana. Vrana has been out all season with a shoulder injury. Red Wings place...

Detroit — Jakub Vrana is nearing a return to the Red Wings' lineup, which necessitates a corresponding move. On Monday afternoon, the Wings made it, placing defenseman Danny DeKeyser on waivers — on his birthday no less. DeKeyser, 32, cleared waivers multiple times last season. DeKeyser is in...

Today, the Detroit Red Wings placed veteran defenseman Danny DeKeyser on waivers. It was DeKeyser’s 32nd birthday. The Red Wings required a roster spot after claiming Olli Juolevi off waivers yesterday. Jakub Vrana will also take up a roster spot as early as tomorrow. Last February, DeKeyser went unclaimed...

All signs are pointing to Jakub Vrana making his long-awaited season debut with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Veteran defenseman and alternate captain Danny DeKeyser was placed on waivers Monday (his 32nd birthday), clearing the way for a roster spot for Vrana.  ...