Ranking the Red Wings’ 2024 Offseason Priorities: Detroit’s Needs & Targets Tony Wolak | May 13, 2024 Many, many times, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has said that he’ll do what’s best for the organization. Not what’s best for right now, or for next season,…
Grading Steve Yzerman’s Tenure as Red Wings GM Tony Wolak | May 9, 2024 “Trust the Yzerplan” is a common refrain among Detroit Red Wings fans. The rationale being that general manager Steve Yzerman is a franchise icon and built a dynasty in Tampa…
Red Wings Mock Draft 1.0: Detroit Picks 15th Tony Wolak | May 8, 2024 On Tuesday night, the Detroit Red Wings received confirmation that they’ll be picking 15th in the 2024 NHL Draft. They did not move up at all. They didn’t move back…
3 Biggest Trades in Red Wings History Tony Wolak | May 1, 2024 Aug. 8, 2018 marked the 30th anniversary of the trade that sent icon Wayne Gretzky to Los Angeles and sent shockwaves around the hockey world. Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley…
Analyzing the Red Wings’ Organizational Depth Heading Into 2024-25 Tony Wolak | April 29, 2024 Prior to any offseason decisions, it is imperative for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings to take a moment to evaluate the depth of the organization. This analysis will…
The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft Tony Wolak | April 25, 2024 Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on…
Detroit Red Wings’ Salary Cap Mirage Tony Wolak | April 25, 2024 With the NHL moving to an $87.7 million salary cap for the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings are projected to have $29 million in cap space this summer. That’s…
How Much Did the Red Wings Improve in 2023-24? Tony Wolak | April 22, 2024 It’s officially the offseason for the Detroit Red Wings. Playoffs were in reach, but, ultimately, the team fell short. Barely. “It was an exciting season,” general manager Steve Yzerman noted during…
Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard Tony Wolak | April 20, 2024 When the 2024 Playoffs roll around, the beloved playoff beards will be back. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent…
Edmonton Oilers with 100-Point Seasons Tony Wolak | April 15, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers have been home to some of the best players to ever play the game. From their dynasty days in the 1980s to the modern-day NHL, 10 Oilers…
Red Wings’ Season a Success & Fuel for the Future Tony Wolak | April 15, 2024 Prior to the 2023-24 season, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman set expectations for his team. “It’s not playoffs or bust, but we’re going to try to win every…
Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson: The Future Is Now Tony Wolak | April 10, 2024 As of late, it’s been a common sight to see Simon Edvinsson among the players celebrating a Detroit Red Wings goal. In fact, he’s been on the ice for 57…
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