My First NHL Playoffs Without the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | April 13, 2017 My Detroit Red Wings will not be participating in the annual quest for the Stanley Cup this year, and, as a result, a variety of emotions are flowing through me…
Red Wings Final Grades, Part 2: Defense & Goalies Tony Wolak | April 12, 2017 It’s officially the offseason for the Detroit Red Wings. Locker room stalls have been cleaned out and tee times are starting to be booked in exotic locations. Meanwhile, 16 teams…
Alternative Playoff Matchups Tony Wolak | April 10, 2017 Now that the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been set, we can debate the playoff structure. Back in March, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen voiced his displeasure over the…
Red Wings Final Grades, Part 1: Forwards Tony Wolak | April 10, 2017 Now that the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are beginning, the Detroit Red Wings are sadly cleaning out their lockers for the summer. For the first time since 1990, Hockeytown will…
Holland Talks Blashill & Offseason Tony Wolak | April 6, 2017 In a recent interview, Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland shared a sneak peek of his offseason plans–an agenda which will start sooner than usual given the Red Wings’ first…
The Grind Line: Red Wings March Player of the Month Tony Wolak | April 3, 2017 It was a rough month for the Detroit Red Wings. But what else is new? After a 4-1 loss to Carolina on March 28 — Detroit’s third game in three…
Before the Red Wings Playoff Streak Began Tony Wolak | March 29, 2017 Now that the Detroit Red Wings have been officially eliminated from this year’s playoffs, their glorious postseason streak has reached its conclusion. Twenty-five straight seasons of success is certainly something…
THW Interview: ‘The Russian Five’ Documentary Coming Soon Tony Wolak | March 20, 2017 In their heydey, the Detroit Red Wings unleashed a five-man unit unlike any line the NHL had ever seen: The Russian Five. And now, they’re getting the big screen recognition…
The NHL’s Misfits Tony Wolak | March 17, 2017 With the salary cap and the NHL’s waiver rules, players can find themselves moving from team to team more fluidly than they’d like. This is because after a certain point,…
What the Red Wings Got Right Tony Wolak | March 15, 2017 Have a question about how the Red Wings will rebound from this disappointing year during the offseason? Tweet at @THW_RedWings with your expansion draft, free agency, and trade Qs. We’ll…
The Grind Line: Surprising Red Wings Prospects Tony Wolak | March 13, 2017 Not much has gone right for the Detroit Red Wings this season – an understatement to say the least. Among the many things that have not gone the way of…
Red Wings Bye Week Notes Tony Wolak | February 25, 2017 Finally, a break for the Detroit Red Wings. Unfortunately, it’s not the break fans were looking for – a string of wins and/or favorable calls. While the Red Wings are…
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