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John Curran

Left handed hockey fanatic, born and raised in Erie, PA. Currently residing in Nashville, TN. Proudly covering the Detroit Red Wings.

Red Wings Youth Carrying the Torch

John Curran | November 17, 2017

If you or someone you know is a die-hard fan of the Detroit Red Wings, there’s one phrase that you’ve probably heard more than once over the last few NHL…

2018 NHL Draft: Top Canadian Centers

John Curran | October 23, 2017

The 2018 NHL Entry Draft is roughly eight months away but it’s never too early to start getting familiar with some of the names that will be announced at the…

Zetterberg Continues to Lead Red Wings by Example

John Curran | October 15, 2017

Paul Coffey, one of the most prolific blueliners to ever play in the NHL, once perfectly described the intrinsic quality that makes for a great leader in the game of…

Red Wings Top Prospects Finding Early Success in WHL

John Curran | October 13, 2017

The Detroit Red Wings’ most recent first-round draft picks are finding success early on in the Western Hockey League season. Defenceman Dennis Cholowski, drafted 20th overall in 2016, and big-bodied…

Frk Thriving in Athanasiou’s Absence

John Curran | October 10, 2017

The Detroit Red Wings drafted both Martin Frk (49th overall) and Andreas Athanasiou (110th overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. However, Frk, who was claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes…

Red Wings Youth and Goaltending Soar in Season Opener

John Curran | October 6, 2017

The Detroit Red Wings will need their younger stars to step up in 2017-18 if the team has any aspirations to once again reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and apparently,…

Will Zetterberg Again Lead Red Wings in Points?

John Curran | October 4, 2017

Henrik Zetterberg, the captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has led his team in points for three consecutive NHL seasons. Now, as he approaches 37 years of age, and the…

Red Wings’ Rasmussen Making Big Preseason Impression

John Curran | September 28, 2017

When the Detroit Red Wings selected Michael Rasmussen ninth overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft he became the team’s highest first-round pick since the team drafted Keith Primeau third…

Red Wings Trading Sheahan to Penguins Makes Sense

John Curran | September 23, 2017

Rumors of the Detroit Red Wings trading Riley Sheahan have heated up over the last week. The reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins, are the team most linked to Sheahan.…

Zetterberg Backtracks on Early Retirement

John Curran | September 15, 2017

Just a few short weeks ago Henrik Zetterberg admitted to Swedish media that he would likely only play two more years in the NHL despite having four years left on…

Red Wings 2017 Prospect Tourney Key Takeaways

John Curran | September 13, 2017

Many of the Detroit Red Wings’ top junior players were on display this week at the annual NHL Prospect Tournament. The Wings’ youngsters squared off against prospects from Carolina, Chicago,…

Can the Red Wings Impress in New Arena?

John Curran | September 8, 2017

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the Detroit Red Wings will play hockey inside of a brand new building. The Wings’ new barn, Little Caesars Arena, is an…

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