Time to Upgrade Wings’ Goalie Pipeline Tony Wolak | April 4, 2018 While the rebuild is in full swing for the Detroit Red Wings, their prospect pipeline depth seems to vary by position. In particular, Detroit does not have much going on in…
3 Potential Red Wings Draft Strategies Tony Wolak | March 26, 2018 Considering the impact this year’s NHL Draft could have on the future of the Detroit Red Wings, it’s never too early to discuss possible approaches they could take. Detroit’s rebuild…
Red Wings Most Wanted: Goalies Tony Wolak | March 22, 2018 Inconsistency has certainly been the common theme of the Detroit Red Wings this season. Their goalies have been no different – Jimmy Howard and Petr Mrazek struggled mightily at times…
Red Wings & Svechnikov: Patience Is Required Tony Wolak | March 16, 2018 As the 2017-18 season winds down, the Detroit Red Wings have the opportunity to prepare for next year with their season essentially over. Playoffs are still possible—the team certainly knows…
The Grind Line: What are the Red Wings Doing Right? Tony Wolak | March 12, 2018 If you open Twitter during a Detroit Red Wings game, you’re bound to see quite a few complaints, gripes and sarcastic gifs about the unsatisfactory play on the ice. There’s…
Red Wings Pipeline Notes: 7 Promising Prospects Tony Wolak | March 5, 2018 With the 2018 NHL trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, the focus of the Detroit Red Wings turns to developing their prospects as part of the rebuild. Player development is…
Ken Holland’s Red Wings Rebuild Is Rolling Tony Wolak | March 1, 2018 Since the Detroit Red Wings declared themselves as sellers prior to the 2017 NHL trade deadline, general manager Ken Holland has generally done a good job of guiding the franchise…
NHL Trade Deadline: 14 Stanley Cup-Winning Additions Tony Wolak | February 21, 2018 At every NHL trade deadline, general managers of contending franchises set out to acquire the last player or two who will push their team over the edge. These buyers truly…
Red Wings Trade Deadline in an Alternate Universe Tony Wolak | February 20, 2018 Before you get overly excited, this is not an alternate universe where the Detroit Red Wings constantly win and will bring home their 92nd consecutive Stanley Cup this spring. No,…
Red Wings Trade Petr Mrazek to the Flyers Tony Wolak | February 19, 2018 After weeks of speculation, the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers finally came together on a deal for goaltender Petr Mrazek. Detroit’s Twitter account reported the trade late Monday night.…
The Grind Line: Best & Worst Red Wings Trade Deadline Deals Tony Wolak | February 19, 2018 Rejoice Detroit Red Wings fans – the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline is almost here. While in past years, this signified a Ken Holland shopping spree—or those hyped-up “internal additions” of…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Rebuild & Prospects Tony Wolak | February 12, 2018 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
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