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Ben BanfieldBen Banfield

I am a University of Phoenix graduate, with 15 years of hockey coaching experience. I live in Michigan's Upper Penninsula and play hockey at least twice a week.

Red Wings’ 3 Best Agitators in the Modern Era

June 13, 2020 by Ben Banfield
Tomas Holmstrom Red Wings

When it comes to changing the flow of a hockey game, the presence of an agitator on the ice can make all the difference. When the chips are down, and …

Read moreRed Wings’ 3 Best Agitators in the Modern Era

Categories Archives, Red Wings History Tags Dino Ciccarelli, Kirk Maltby, Tomas Holmstrom

Red Wings’ Defense Is Their Achilles Heel

March 18, 2020 by Ben Banfield
Jimmy Howard, Jonathan Ericsson, Evgenii Dadonov

The pause of the NHL season has caused a lot of concern for many teams, especially those teams on the brink of a playoff berth, the Detroit Red Wings’ interest …

Read moreRed Wings’ Defense Is Their Achilles Heel

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Jimmy Howard, Jonathan Bernier

Red Wings: The Anatomy of a Rebuild

March 6, 2020March 3, 2020 by Ben Banfield
Detroit Red Wings Jonathan Bernier Jimmy Howard

What does a rebuild of an NHL hockey team entail? If you are a fan of the Detroit Red Wings, you probably know that it’s not pretty. The Wings have been …

Read moreRed Wings: The Anatomy of a Rebuild

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice Tags Ken Holland, Steve Yzerman

Red Wings Need Blashill for the Rebuild to Succeed

February 26, 2020 by Ben Banfield
Jeff Blashill Detroit Red Wings

The media has been having a field day with discussions about the future of Jeff Blashill as the coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Based on this season’s mass firing …

Read moreRed Wings Need Blashill for the Rebuild to Succeed

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL Coaching Tags Jeff Blashill, NHL Coaches

Red Wings’ Moritz Seider: Call-Up Option or Stay in the AHL?

February 23, 2020February 23, 2020 by Ben Banfield
Moritz Seider Grand Rapids Griffins

The Detroit Red Wings are eliminated from the playoffs. They’re the first team out, with the worst record in the league. There has been speculation about calling up the Wings’ …

Read moreRed Wings’ Moritz Seider: Call-Up Option or Stay in the AHL?

Categories Red Wings Prospects Tags Moritz Seider

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Predators Have Options if They Decide to Make Coaching Changes

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Revisiting the Islanders’ Draft of 2009

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  • Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong
  • Oilers’ Kahun Gets the Spotlight in Comeback Win Over Canucks
  • Checking in on Former 2019-20 Capitals
  • Maple Leafs Should Be in on Predators’ Fire Sale
  • Predators Have Options if They Decide to Make Coaching Changes