Detroit Red Wings: Goaltending Battle Already Weighing on Jimmy Howard Tony Wolak | October 24, 2015 Coming off of an overtime loss against Calgary, it’s apparent that the goaltending battle against Petr Mrazek is already weighing on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard. The mental aspect…
Detroit Red Wings Fantasy Hockey: Western Canada Road Trip Tony Wolak | October 21, 2015 With the new fantasy hockey section of The Hockey Writers launching, I will periodically cover the fantasy impact Detroit Red Wings players can have in upcoming games. These posts will…
Detroit Red Wings: Top 5 Most Iconic Moments at Joe Louis Arena Tony Wolak | October 19, 2015 With the construction of the Detroit Event Center underway, it’s only a matter of time (hopefully) until the Detroit Red Wings pack their bags and move on from historic Joe…
Poor Money Management Leaving Its Mark on the NHL Tony Wolak | October 14, 2015 Philadelphia Flyers trade 2nd and 3rd round draft picks to the New York Islanders for Andrew MacDonald. Flyers sign MacDonald to a 6-year, $30 million contract. One year later, Flyers…
The Grind Line: Next Retired Number of the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | October 12, 2015 Detroit Red Wings fans have been blessed to watch Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, Ted Lindsay, and other greats don the Winged Wheel over the franchise’s history. Following their respective retirements,…
Detroit Red Wings: How The Grind Line Revolutionized The NHL Tony Wolak | October 1, 2015 The Coneheads. The Production Line. The Crash Line. Hockey has had famous lines throughout history that served a distinct purpose for their team. “The Grind Line” not only had a…
Detroit Red Wings: Prospects Who Could Disrupt the Lineup Tony Wolak | September 24, 2015 Now two games into the preseason, Detroit Red Wings management continues to evaluate players with the hopes of putting a winning—and Stanley Cup contending—team on the ice. And while the…
Detroit Red Wings Hotstove: Breakout Player of 2015-16 Tony Wolak | September 21, 2015 Training camp has finally started, which means the 2015-16 NHL regular season is right around the corner. There has certainly been a lot of buzz about the Detroit Red Wings…
Detroit Red Wings: Big Questions Entering Training Camp Tony Wolak | September 17, 2015 Summer and the offseason are finally coming to a close. The Detroit Red Wings arrived in Traverse City Wednesday and will begin team physicals and off-ice training today before hitting…
Top 10: Detroit Red Wings Pop Culture References Tony Wolak | September 16, 2015 Over the past quarter century, Detroit Red Wings fans have witnessed success that only a few teams in certain eras of the NHL can parallel. With that sustained prosperity comes…
NHL: Top 5 Deadliest Power Plays Entering 2015-16 Tony Wolak | September 11, 2015 Looking ahead to the upcoming 2015-16 NHL season, a few teams stand to have tremendous power play units. But which team has the best power play in the league overall?…
Detroit Red Wings Prospect Tournament Preview: 5 Thoughts Tony Wolak | September 3, 2015 It’s finally September, which means hockey is right around the corner. First on the schedule for the Detroit Red Wings is their annual prospects tournament in Traverse City, the 2015…