The Grind Line: Athanasiou’s Contract & How to Use Him Brandon Peleshok | July 25, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings locked up an important piece when they avoided arbitration with Tomas Tatar, signing him to a four-year deal worth an AAV of $5.3 million. For a…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Draft Reaction Tom Mitsos | June 26, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings certainly had a plan coming into last weekend’s draft. Nine of the 11 picks the Red Wings had were used on players who are at least…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Protected List Reaction Tony Wolak | June 19, 2017 On Saturday, the Detroit Red Wings submitted their protected list for the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft along with the other 29 NHL teams. These lists were made available to…
The Grind Line: Whom Should Red Wings Draft? Tom Mitsos | May 9, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings have their first top-10 pick since 1991, after landing the No. 9 pick in last month’s draft lottery. And while this year’s draft isn’t as heavy…
The Grind Line: Top Red Wings Highlight of the Year Tony Wolak | April 24, 2017 It wasn’t the prettiest season for the Detroit Red Wings. Defensive breakdowns, offensive inefficiencies, dumb penalties, and even own goals were commonplace for the once-dominant franchise. However, there were a…
The Grind Line: Holland’s Future in Detroit Brandon Peleshok | April 18, 2017 Roughly one week ago, Chris Ilitch – president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings Inc. – expressed 100 percent confidence in the Detroit Red Wings’ general manager, Ken Holland. He also…
The Grind Line: Red Wings March Player of the Month Tony Wolak | April 3, 2017 It was a rough month for the Detroit Red Wings. But what else is new? After a 4-1 loss to Carolina on March 28 — Detroit’s third game in three…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Updated Expansion Strategy Brandon Peleshok | March 28, 2017 The 2016-17 season is coming to a merciful end for the Detroit Red Wings and their fan base. With the team missing the playoffs for the first time in 25…
The Grind Line: Surprising Red Wings Prospects Tony Wolak | March 13, 2017 Not much has gone right for the Detroit Red Wings this season – an understatement to say the least. Among the many things that have not gone the way of…
The Grind Line: Greatest Red Wings Team Ever Tony Wolak | February 20, 2017 Before the Detroit Red Wings reeled off two straight wins against the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins this weekend, things had been gloomy for Hockeytown. The prospect of missing the…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Skills Competition Tony Wolak | January 28, 2017 Now that the NHL is at its unofficial halfway point, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. But in the spirit of All-Star…
The Grind Line: Necessary Red Wings Trades Tony Wolak | January 9, 2017 With the Feb. 28 trade deadline fast approaching, the Detroit Red Wings still haven’t positioned themselves as a buyer or seller on the market. Their 17-18-5 record puts them at the…