Brandon Peleshok
I am a writer from Windsor, Ontario who has covered the Detroit Red Wings for The Hockey Writers. I have had the pleasure of doing so since February of 2015. Previously, I have written about Red Wings prospects for Hockey's Future. I am always up for chatting about the Red Wings and hockey in general, so leave me your comment and/or tweets. Follow me on Twitter at @BrandonPeleshok.
Author's Posts
The Grind Line: Athanasiou’s Contract & How to Use Him
July 25th, 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 team that struggled to produce offensively last season (26th in GF/GP), signing one of their top offensive weapons was of great importance. It does not come without its...
Red Wings Offseason Wish List
May 30th, 2017 The 2016-17 season was a disappointing one for the Detroit Red Wings and their entire fan base. Finishing with a record of 33-36-13, the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 1989-90, ending their consecutive postseason appearance streak at 25 seasons. Most fans could recognize the warning signs a few years ago – the...
The Grind Line: Thoughts on Griffins’ Playoff Run
May 30th, 2017 The Grand Rapids Griffins are heading to the Calder Cup finals for the second time in franchise history, and have a chance to capture their second Calder Cup in five seasons. They won their first championship back in 2013 against the same Syracuse Crunch they will begin to play against this weekend. In this week’s edition of The...
Red Wings' Roster Hopefuls for 2017-18
April 29th, 2017 While eight teams continue to duke it out in the NHL playoffs, the focus of many Red Wings fans lies on the state of the 2017-18 roster. With the team missing the playoffs for the first time in 25 seasons, general manager Ken Holland has his work cut out for him this summer. Though he could seek help via free agency or the trade...
The Grind Line: Holland's Future in Detroit
April 18th, 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 made it clear that ownership supports head coach Jeff Blashill, though his future is in the hands of Holland. After a campaign where the team missed the...
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Updated Expansion Strategy
March 28th, 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 seasons, Ken Holland was active during the trade deadline, moving several pending unrestricted free agents. He may find himself wheeling and dealing again heading into the 2017 NHL...
