Babcock Bombs as Former Leafs Coach Tries to Clarify Marner Drama
Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock and The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun sat down for a long talk. The topic of the conversation was Babcock’s reputation as a bench…
Johan Franzen
Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: A Dozen Years Since Winning the Cup
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Detroit Red Wings Fans
Which Detroit Red Wings New Year’s Resolutions Will You Follow? Now that it is officially 2016, New Year’s resolutions are kicking into full gear. Promises to go to the gym…
The Grind Line: Debating the Detroit Red Wings Standout Player of the Month
Through the first month of the season, the Detroit Red Wings own a 5-5-1 record and sit in sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Jeff Blashill’s Wings did put up…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Bounce-Back Players
Our weekly Detroit Red Wings Hotstove has a new name: The Grind Line. This week we’re taking a look at three bounce-back candidates from this past season. Spencer Meisner: Tomas…
Detroit Red Wings: Big Questions Entering Training Camp
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…
Hockey Headlines: Blackhawks Re-Sign Kruger; McDavid Shines in Debut
Here’s your daily roundup from the NHL and leagues across North America: The Blackhawks re-upped Marcus Kruger after moving Kris Versteeg and Joakim Nordstrom to the Hurricanes. [Chicago Tribune] Making…
The Red Wings Log Jam Up Front
Even before it was announced that Johan Franzen had been cleared to play NHL hockey again, the Red Wings found themselves with a big problem: too many forwards. This was supposed…
Johan Franzen Cleared to Play
Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland announced on Saturday that veteran forward Johan Franzen has been cleared to play, according to Helene St. James. Franzen missed the majority of…
Examining The Red Wings’ 2015-16 Projected Lineup: Forwards
Heading into the 2015-16 season, the Detroit Red Wings appear to have one of their deepest groups of forwards in recent memory. With the signing of Brad Richards on July 1st,…
5 Detroit Red Wings With Something to Prove
Next month, the Detroit Red Wings travel to Traverse City to begin a new season and to attend training camp in preparation for the upcoming NHL season. New coach Jeff…
It’s Time for These Players to Retire
The life of a professional hockey player, or athlete in general, can be summed up perfectly with the phrase, “it’s a double-edged sword”. On one end, a player gets to…