Collection: Detroit Red Wings Hockey Cards

Detroit Red Wings hockey cards showcase Hall of Famers like Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, and Nicklas Lidström. Howe's vintage rookie card from the 1951-52 Parkhurst set is a grail item for serious collectors. Modern collectors chase rookie cards for stars like Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider. Red Wings cards from Upper Deck Young Guns, SP Authentic, and autographed sets continue to appeal to both vintage and modern investors.

The Detroit Red Wings, founded in 1926 as part of the NHL’s Original Six, stand as one of hockey’s most successful franchises with 11 Stanley Cup championships, Hall of Fame legends, and a reputation as “Hockeytown.” Early stars like Sid Abel, Ted Lindsay, and Gordie Howe, “Mr. Hockey,” defined the 1940s and 1950s dominance, as Howe became one of the game’s greatest players with his scoring, toughness, and longevity leading Detroit to four Stanley Cups in six seasons. After a 42-year championship drought following their 1955 title, the Red Wings returned to glory in the 1990s under coach Scotty Bowman with stars Steve Yzerman, the longtime captain, Sergei Fedorov, Nicklas Lidström, and Brendan Shanahan, capturing back-to-back championships in 1997 and 1998. The 2002 team, featuring nine future Hall of Famers including Dominik Hašek, Brett Hull, and Luc Robitaille, added another Stanley Cup with a dominant playoff run. Detroit’s fourth title in 11 seasons came in 2008 behind Lidström, Henrik Zetterberg, and Pavel Datsyuk, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins before falling to them in a 2009 rematch. The Red Wings set an NHL record with 25 consecutive playoff appearances from 1991 to 2016, combining European skill, North American grit, and Hall of Fame coaching. Recent seasons have focused on rebuilding under former captain-turned-general manager Steve Yzerman, with young stars like Moritz Seider, the 2022 Calder Trophy winner, and scorer Lucas Raymond aiming to restore Detroit to contention. From Howe’s dominance to Yzerman’s leadership and the 1990s dynasty, the Red Wings’ history blends tradition, championships, and one of hockey’s most passionate fan bases at Joe Louis Arena and now Little Caesars Arena.

Favorite Detroit Red Wings Hockey Legends

Gordie Howe  |  Steve Yzerman  |  Nicklas Lidstrom  |  Sergei Fedorov  |  Pavel Datsyuk  |  Henrik Zetterberg  |  Alex Delvecchio  |  Terry Sawchuk  |  Ted Lindsay  |  Brendan Shanahan