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AvatarPatrick Brown

A die-hard hockey fan in the desert, and proud Iowa State alum. Covers the Detroit Red Wings for The Hockey Writers. He and his brother are so competitive that Christmas Tree ornament hanging has been a yearly sport since 1995.

Red Wings Wednesday Weekly: Powerless Power Play

February 24, 2021 by Patrick Brown
Detroit Red Wings Weekly Dylan Larkin Filip Hronek

Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood …

Read moreRed Wings Wednesday Weekly: Powerless Power Play

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings Tags Kevin Lankinen, Luke Glendening, Mathias Brome, Patrik Laine

The Grind Line: Some Musical Therapy in a Mad Season

February 22, 2021 by Patrick Brown
The Hockey Writers Grind Line Detroit Red Wings Youtube

What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly …

Read moreThe Grind Line: Some Musical Therapy in a Mad Season

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings’ Marc Staal Is Not As Bad As You Think He Is

February 17, 2021 by Patrick Brown
Marc Staal Detroit Red Wings

The NHL season is in full swing, and the Detroit Red Wings, who were expected to be much more competitive this season, have floundered out of the gate. They are …

Read moreRed Wings’ Marc Staal Is Not As Bad As You Think He Is

Categories Advanced Stats, Detroit Red Wings Tags Marc Staal

Red Wings Need Much More From Mantha for $6 Million

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by Patrick Brown
Anthony Mantha Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings’ general manager Steve Yzerman has been notably reluctant to award any sort of long term contract in his first few years with the organization. So much so, …

Read moreRed Wings Need Much More From Mantha for $6 Million

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice Tags Anthony Mantha

The Grind Line: First Impressions of the 2020-21 Red Wings

January 25, 2021 by Patrick Brown
Jonathan Bernier Detroit Red Wings

What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly …

Read moreThe Grind Line: First Impressions of the 2020-21 Red Wings

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings Tags Anthony Mantha, Filip Hronek, Jonathan Bernier, Marc Staal

Red Wings Rewarded With Bobby Ryan’s Red-Hot Start

January 20, 2021 by Patrick Brown
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After missing the first game of the season, Bobby Ryan hasn’t missed much of anything else. The reality heading into the 2020-21 season was that the Detroit Red Wings had …

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Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Bobby Ryan

Red Wings’ Greiss Shines, Other Newcomers Quiet in Season Opener

January 15, 2021 by Patrick Brown
Thomas Greiss New York Islanders

Despite an excruciatingly long wait – 310 days to be exact – the Detroit Red Wings were finally back in action on Thursday, hosting the Carolina Hurricanes in their season …

Read moreRed Wings’ Greiss Shines, Other Newcomers Quiet in Season Opener

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Jon Merrill, Mathias Brome, Thomas Greiss, Vladislav Namestnikov

Red Wings Need to Run With 7 Defensemen This Season

January 14, 2021 by Patrick Brown
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The 2020-21 NHL season will be unlike any other, given temporary realignment, a shortened season, and minimal fan attendance. Teams will seek any competitive edge they can find, and considering …

Read moreRed Wings Need to Run With 7 Defensemen This Season

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Dennis Cholowski, Jon Cooper

Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 1 Goal-Scoring Goalie

December 24, 2020 by Patrick Brown

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down …

Read moreRed Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 1 Goal-Scoring Goalie

Categories Red Wings History Tags Chris Osgood

Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 2 William M. Jennings Trophy Seasons

December 23, 2020 by Patrick Brown
Dominik Hasek Detroit Red Wings

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down …

Read moreRed Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 2 William M. Jennings Trophy Seasons

Categories Red Wings History Tags Chris Osgood, Dominik Hasek, Jennings Trophy, Mike Vernon

Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 3 Inaugural Award Recipients

December 22, 2020 by Patrick Brown
Chris Chelios

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down …

Read moreRed Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 3 Inaugural Award Recipients

Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags Carl Voss, Chris Chelios, Red Kelly

The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Next Trophy Winners

December 21, 2020 by Patrick Brown
Dylan Larkin Red Wings

What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly …

Read moreThe Grind Line: Red Wings’ Next Trophy Winners

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Previews and Predictions Tags Dylan Larkin, Jonatan Berggren, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider
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