AHL Central News: Wild Catch Wolves For First
The Chicago Wolves have sat alone in first place of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Central Division for the past couple of weeks. They are still atop the standings, but…
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Golden Knights Would Win Big in Salary Dump Trade With Red Wings
Growing up, one of the simple pleasures I indulged in almost daily was turning on my PlayStation, popping in the NHL video game I had bought for that year, and…
Victoria Royals’ History at the World Juniors
The Victoria Royals are certainly still a young franchise in the Western Hockey League, having relocated from Chilliwack, B.C. less than a decade ago. Still, they have built a strong…
Decision Time for Red Wings and Hicketts in 2021
Joe Hicketts faces another year of uncertainty heading into the 2020-21 season. The Kamloops, British Columbia native becomes a restricted free agent after next season. Given the ubiquitous uncertainty surrounding,…
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…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Offseason Wish List
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…
Yzerman’s Options: The Red Wings’ Free Agency Outlook
Another season has come and gone, and the Detroit Red Wings find themselves on the outside of the playoff dance yet again. After more than two decades of dominance, the…
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…
Joe Hicketts Should Take Mike Green’s Place
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Green has recently been diagnosed with a liver-attacking illness, sidelining him indefinitely. The Red Wings have more spots than ever needing to be filled, and…
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…
Detroit Red Wings Forgotten Prospects
Each year, the draft seems to dominate the minds of hockey fans everywhere. With the help of the media, the most promising players are highlighted, recapped and talked about nonstop.…
Red Wings Facing Significant Logjam on Defense
It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings need to upgrade their defense. Sparse scoring, the inability to transition the puck quickly, and porous play in the defensive zone left…