THIS DATE IN HISTORY: June 16

1998: The Detroit Red Wings complete a four-game sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-1 win in Game 4 of the Final at MCI Center. They become the first team since the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992 to repeat as champions.

By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2018-19 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on defenseman Gustav Lindstrom.

DETROIT- Since he became Red Wings general manager on April 19 Steve Yzerman has had little time to think about anything not related to rebuilding the Original Six franchise.

"It's been very busy. I find myself very busy every day. I'm not sure what exactly I'm accomplishing each day but it's been busy," Yzerman told reporters on Thursday afternoon in the Red Wings' dressing room. "That's how I feel at the end of every day. There's a lot of things going on. I'm trying to just get to know some people. I'm trying to get organized for the draft.

Joe Veleno was drafted in the first-round, 30th overall by the Red Wings in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-1, 191-pound center is one of four Red Wings' prospects writing a blog for our Taking Flight blog series, which chronicles the ups and downs of each player as they work their way to becoming Red Wings. During the 2018-19 season, Veleno played for the Drummondville Voltigeurs, in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Here is his fifth blog entry of, 'From the Q to the D.'

By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2018-19 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on forward Joe Veleno.

Pre-Draft Panel On Stage in Chevrolet Plaza Hosted by Ken Daniels and Red Wings Alumni to Preview Red Wings' No. 6 Overall Selection and Share Draft Memories

DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings today announced the details for the Hockeytown Draft Party set for Friday, June 21 at Little Caesars Arena in The District Detroit. Fans of all ages are invited to the free event to watch the Red Wings make their first-round selection at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft live from Vancouver on the massive outdoor video board in Chevrolet Plaza. 

DETROIT - The Ilitch organization, in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), announced today that the award-winning Little Caesars Arena in The District Detroit has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.

DETROIT - Details for the inaugural Chevrolet Plaza Summer Cinema Series were announced today featuring four free, family-friendly movie screenings throughout the summer in the Chevrolet Plaza at Little Caesars Arena in The District Detroit. 

By the Numbers will highlight the Red Wings' on-ice accomplishments in the 2018-19 season. Each week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on center Christoffer Ehn.

There were several new faces on the Red Wings' opening night roster last Oct. 4 and none was more surprising than Christoffer Ehn.

By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2018-19 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on defenseman Jared McIsaac.