Red Wings’ Protected List Could Be Meaningless
Like the other 29 NHL teams, the Detroit Red Wings will need to submit their protected list for the Vegas Golden Knights Expansion Draft by 5:00 p.m. ET this Saturday.…
Xavier Ouellet
4 Red Wings Vegas Fans Should Be Watching
Do not be fooled by the words of Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill. Henrik Zetterberg is a fine player, but he is not leading his squad to the…
Red Wings Plan for Brendan Smith
Coming into the 2016-17 season, the Detroit Red Wings were hoping defenseman Brendan Smith would take a step forward and emerge as a well-rounded, top-four defenseman. Now at the quarter…
Young Red Wings Complicate Roster Decisions
Red Wings’ general manager Ken Holland will have to make a few decisions regarding the roster in the next couple of weeks. Tomas Jurco should return sometime during the second…
Landing Spots for Waiver-Eligible Wings
Despite the Detroit Red Wings’ roster appearing pretty much set heading into the 2016-17 season, Ken Holland and company still have a number of decisions to make when it comes…
Who Will Be Wings’ Extra Defenseman?
Ryan Sproul has his work cut out for him to show the Detroit Red Wings why he deserves to make the opening night roster ahead of Xavier Ouellet. Sproul, 23,…
The Grind Line: Who Has the Most to Gain From Training Camp
On the fringe of the NHL preseason, The Grind Line takes a look at which players have the most to gain from training camp in Traverse City, Michigan. From seasoned…
The Grind Line: Offseason Changes for the Detroit Red Wings
The 2015-16 season has come to an end for the Detroit Red Wings, as they were eliminated in five games against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of…
Detroit Red Wings Sign Xavier Ouellet to One-Year Contract Extension
Ken Holland announced Monday that the Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Xavier Ouellet to a one-year, $715,000 contract extension. Ouellet was drafted in 2011 by Detroit; taken in the…
Smith or No Smith – Time To Part Ways With Brendan Smith?
Following the 2011-2012 AHL season, Hockey’s Future provided this talent analysis for Brendan Smith, Smith, who is regarded as a high-end offensive defenseman, is a silky smooth skater who moves effortlessly.…
Q&A With Red Wings Prospect Xavier Ouellet
View image | gettyimages.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Detroit Red Wings are one of the best teams when it comes to drafting and developing players, both up front and…
X-Man Next Generation – The Rise of Xavier Ouellet
Just before the start of the season, the Detroit Red Wings made their final roster move – demoting defenseman Xavier Ouellet to the Grand Rapids Griffins. When asked about the…