Ramifications of Red Wings’ Clogged Defense
The big news from the Detroit Red Wings this week was the retirement of longtime defender Niklas Kronwall. The announcement was a bittersweet one for fans as it signaled the…
Dennis Cholowski
The Grind Line: Recent Red Wings Draft Day Duds
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…
Red Wings Prospect Rankings: Top Risers & Fallers
As part of a recent The Grind Line column, I shared my midseason prospect rankings for the Detroit Red Wings in terms of potential NHL contributions. At the top, the…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Midseason Prospect Rankings & Analysis
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…
Are Cholowski’s Sheltered Minutes Warranted?
After kicking off his rookie campaign with big minutes and impressive play, Dennis Cholowski’s ice time has steadily declined in recent weeks and that may be for the best. Cholowski…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Power-Play Observations
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…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Rookie Blueliners – Who Should Stay?
The Detroit Red Wings’ 0-3-2 start to the 2018-19 season can largely be chalked up to the abundance of injuries on their blue line, but as veterans return to the…
Predicting Red Wings Stat Leaders for 2018-19
The new season is officially here and the Detroit Red Wings enter the campaign with players old and new looking to make their mark with the team. You’d be hard-pressed…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Preseason MVP
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…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Defense Prospect Most Likely to Succeed
Before the Detroit Red Wings open their season on Oct. 4 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, there are a handful of questions that need to be answered. Among them: Which…
Red Wings’ Blue Chips Shine at Prospect Showcase
There has been quite a bit of hype surrounding the Detroit Red Wings’ top prospects. And their performance at the annual NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City certainly added fuel…
Red Wings 2018 Prospect Update
Next month, the Detroit Red Wings will once again have the opportunity to load up their prospect pipeline. With four choices in the first 36 picks of the 2018 NHL…