2006–07 Detroit Red Wings season

The 2006–07 Detroit Red Wings season was the 80th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings entered a new era, following the retirement of longtime captain Steve Yzerman after 22 seasons in the NHL, all with Detroit. The Wings named Yzerman a team vice-president, Yzerman's #19 was retired by the Wings in January.

The Red Wings lost another long time Red Wing in Brendan Shanahan, who signed with the New York Rangers, however goaltender Dominik Hasek returned to the Red Wings, signing as a free agent. Hasek has remained one of the league's goaltending leaders, helping the Red Wings remain in contention for top spot in the Western Conference, battling with their division rivals, the Nashville Predators.

Two Red Wings players represented the West at the 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game in Dallas, Texas. Nicklas Lidstrom was elected as a starting defenceman, and registered an assist. He was joined by forward Henrik Zetterberg.

Season standings
For complete final standings, see 2006–07 NHL season

October
Record: 6–4–1; Home: 2–1–1; Road: 4–3–0

November
Record: 7–2–3; Home: 5–0–2; Road: 2–2–1

December
Record: 11–3–1; Home: 6–2–0; Road: 5–1–1

April

 * Green background indicates win.
 * Red background indicates regulation loss.
 * White background indicates overtime/shootout loss.

Playoffs
The Detroit Red Wings ended the 2006–07 regular season as the Western Conference's first seed.

Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (8) Calgary Flames
Detroit wins series 4–2

Western Conference Semi-finals: vs. (5) San Jose Sharks
Detroit wins series 4–2

Western Conference Finals: vs. (2) Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim wins series 4–2


 * Green background indicates win.
 * Red background indicates loss.

Player stats
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T/OT = Ties/Overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;

Transactions
The Red Wings have been involved in the following transactions during the 2006–07 season.

Free agents acquired
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Draft picks
Detroit's picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Red Wings had no first-round pick in this draft, having dealt the 29th overall pick to the Phoenix Coyotes.

Grand Rapids Griffins
The Griffins are Detroit's top affiliate in the American Hockey League in 2006–07.

Toledo Storm
The Storm are the Red Wings' ECHL affiliate for the 2006–07 season.