Centennial Classic Alumni Game Rosters Tony Wolak | December 28, 2016 On New Year’s Eve, notable Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs alumni will participate in the 2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic Alumni Game as a precursor to the 2017…
Next Summer’s Hidden Free Agent Gems Tony Wolak | December 27, 2016 As we enter the New Year, a few free agents from last summer’s class are already making an impact with their 2016-17 team. After big names like Steven Stamkos, Kyle…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Christmas List Tony Wolak | December 23, 2016 As the holidays approach, the Detroit Red Wings have quite a few Christmas present requests, given their 14-15-4 record. They may be fighting for a playoff spot for the 26th…
Tatar’s Next Red Wings Contract Tony Wolak | December 13, 2016 Now in his fourth full season with the Detroit Red Wings, Tomas Tatar has established himself as a quality top-six forward with a laser for a shot. He’s also slated…
The Grind Line: Red Wings to Protect Tony Wolak | December 5, 2016 This coming summer, the Detroit Red Wings and the other 29 NHL franchises will lose a player in the expansion draft for the newly formed Vegas Golden Knights. Ken Holland…
Updating Red Wings on the Mend Tony Wolak | December 2, 2016 So far this season, the Detroit Red Wings have been ravaged by injuries. They’re already leading the league in man-games lost at the quarter point of the 2016-17 season. With…
Red Wings Quarter Mark Expansion Strategy Tony Wolak | November 28, 2016 Now that the new Las Vegas franchise has announced they’ll be known as the Golden Knights, the NHL is another step closer to this summer’s expansion draft — an event…
Las Vegas Expansion: 14 Players Waiving Goodbye? Tony Wolak | November 22, 2016 When the 30 existing NHL franchises submit their protected and unprotected lists for the Las Vegas expansion draft, there could be more than a few players with no-movement clauses (NMCs)…
Red Wings Plan for Brendan Smith Tony Wolak | November 21, 2016 Coming into the 2016-17 season, the Detroit Red Wings were hoping defenseman Brendan Smith would take a step forward and emerge as a well-rounded, top-four defenseman. Now at the quarter…
Could Dougie End Up in Detroit? Tony Wolak | November 17, 2016 Hold on to your ginger ale, Detroit Red Wings fans. An upgrade on defense could be possible before the season ends. In Elliotte Friedman’s 30 Thoughts column, the journalist discusses…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Changes Needed Now Tony Wolak | November 14, 2016 With a record of 8-7-1, the Detroit Red Wings have room for improvement. At best, the team has been streaky as they near the quarter-way point of the 2016-17 season.…
5 Teams with Expansion Questions Tony Wolak | November 14, 2016 It’s only November, but NHL teams should start preparing now for this summer’s Las Vegas expansion draft. In June, Las Vegas GM George McPhee and his staff will make their…
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