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Jacob Messing

I offer opinions and insight on the Detroit Red Wings organization and its prospects.

What if Mike Green Was a Detroit Red Wing?

Jacob Messing | March 1, 2015

Let me start by saying that I’m not taking a stance on what if Mike Green were on the Detroit Red Wings, opposed to a defenseman like P.K. Subban, Shea…

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David Legwand Trade: One Year Later

Jacob Messing | February 25, 2015

March 2nd will mark the one-year anniversary of the Nashville Predators trading David Legwand to the Detroit Red Wings. Last year, the Nashville Predators were out of playoff contention and…

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If I Were Mike Babcock: Red Wings Lineup Changes

Jacob Messing | February 24, 2015

First things first, if I were Mike Babcock, I would sign a contract extension, immediately. With that being said, if I were Babcock, I would make a few small changes…

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Detroit Gets its Wings Clipped

Jacob Messing | February 17, 2015

Last Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings were looking to build on a three-game winning streak as they headed to the CONSOL Energy Center to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The…

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A New Year for Nyquist

Jacob Messing | January 24, 2015

No. 14 Dishing it Out in 2015 Since the turn of the New Year, Gustav Nyquist and line mate, Henrik Zetterberg, have been the Wings’ best players. With 11 points…

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2015 All-Star Jimmy Howard: Detroit’s Fallen Star

Jacob Messing | January 11, 2015

Within an hour of being the only Detroit Red Wing named to the 2015 All-Star Game, Jimmy Howard gave the puck away behind his own net, resulting into a goal…

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Current Contributors for the Detroit Red Wings

Jacob Messing | January 9, 2015

Note: Teemu Pulkkinen has been called up from Grand Rapids to replace Johan Franzen who has been placed on the IR. Nyquist’s Assists Gustav Nyquist has heated up lately by…

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4 Reasons for the Detroit Red Wings’ Thriving Season

Jacob Messing | January 5, 2015

#4  Playing For Keeps Coach Mike Babcock said this is the best team he has put on the ice since the 2008-‘09 season when the Detroit Red Wings were one win…

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3 Ways the Detroit Red Wings Can Keep Winning this Season

Jacob Messing | January 4, 2015

  Make the Trade for a Defenseman You can almost be certain that any defenseman thought to be on the trading block this season has been in the eyes of…

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Tomas Tatar Scoring Like Gustav Nyquist

Jacob Messing | January 4, 2015

Last season, Detroit Red Wings fans endured a long, injury-plagued season that saw the team nearly become the Grand Rapids Griffins while star players including Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk…

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