2022 Men’s Olympic Hockey Team Finland Final Roster
After the NHL and NHLPA announced that NHL players would not be going to the 2022 Olympics, many wondered who would fill the void left by names such as Sebastian…
Valtteri Filppula
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Red Wings, Penguins, Blues, Maple Leafs…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Boston Bruins’ goaltender Tuukka Rask offers an update on his health after surgery. Meanwhile, Valtteri Filppula has left the Detroit Red Wings organization and signed…
Red Wings Seeing the Last Call for Nielsen & Filppula
At 36, both Valtteri Filppula and Frans Nielsen are reaching the end of their NHL careers. The quality of their season in 2020-21 will determine how long they can remain…
Red Wings Rebuilding Success One Milestone at a Time
The Detroit Red Wings are entering the next phase of their rebuild under GM Steve Yzerman, and although the last four seasons of sub-.500 records have been difficult to watch…
Blue Jackets’ Potential Trade Partners: Detroit Red Wings
We have finally made it back to the United States! Welcome to part eight of our Columbus Blue Jackets September series where we look at different teams around the league…
Grading the Red Wings’ Moves in 2019-20
The 2019-20 season marked the first full year for the Detroit Red Wings with general manager Steve Yzerman at the helm. While it was unrealistic to expect Yzerman to turn…
Red Wings: Evaluating Valtteri Filppula’s Return to Detroit
When your team is in the midst of a rebuild, sometimes general managers are forced to get creative in order to sell tickets. One such way is to bring back…
Islanders’ Center Depth Has Been Their Achilles Heel
The New York Islanders have been an inconsistent hockey club since their 15-0-1 stretch to start the season. The lackluster play of the club is a direct result of the…
Revisiting Isles vs. Canes 2018-19
It is no secret that the New York Islanders struggled in the postseason against the Carolina Hurricanes in 2019, but as the two teams get ready to meet up for…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Best 2019-20 Offseason Signing So Far
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…
Filppula Departure Will Impact Islanders’ Penalty Kill
On the surface, losing Valtteri Filppula doesn’t seem all that significant for the New York Islanders, but a closer look should have fans concerned. While Filppula’s offensive production, 17 goals…
What to Expect from Red Wings’ 2019 Free Agent Signings
July 1st is a chaotic day for NHL general managers. It’s when dozens of players become free agents, signing contracts with contenders, rebuilding teams, and middle-of-the-road clubs looking to make…