Prashanth Iyer

Danny DeKeyser – Detroit’s Defensive Superstar

Prashanth Iyer | February 13, 2015

During the 2013 season, defenseman Danny DeKeyser finished his collegiate career with the Western Michigan Broncos and immediately started fielding offers from all 30 teams. While DeKeyser grew up in…

Race To The Finish – The Red Wings’ Closing Schedule

Prashanth Iyer | February 10, 2015

Through 52 games, the Red Wings find themselves in a great position. They are tied for 2nd in the Atlantic Division with Montreal at 71 points and they trail first-place…

Managing The Johan Franzen Salary Cap Situation

Prashanth Iyer | February 9, 2015

On January 6th, Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen sustained a concussion, forcing him out of action. Franzen, who has a long history of concussions, has missed the last 12…

Darren Helm – Detroit’s Secret Possession Star

Prashanth Iyer | January 31, 2015

The Detroit Red Wings have thus far enjoyed a season that only a select few predicted to be possible. The Red Wings are sitting at 65 points, currently 4th in the…

Why Detroit’s Fourth Line May Be Their Undoing

Prashanth Iyer | January 29, 2015

Yesterday, my fellow Detroit Red Wings contributor Tom Mitsos discussed how Detroit’s fourth line has been the an integral part of the Red Wings’ success thus far. However, I’ve carried…

Drafting the All-Time Red Wings All-Star Team

Prashanth Iyer | January 25, 2015

For the first time in as long as I can remember, the Detroit Red Wings will not be represented at the 2015 NHL All-Star game. There will be no Red…

Why Tomas Tatar is the Best Bargain in the NHL

Prashanth Iyer | January 17, 2015

Shortly after Tomas Tatar signed his three-year, $8.25 million deal, I wrote a piece explaining why the deal was a clear win for Detroit. Now more than halfway into the…

X-Man Next Generation – The Rise of Xavier Ouellet

Prashanth Iyer | January 12, 2015

Just before the start of the season, the Detroit Red Wings made their final roster move – demoting defenseman Xavier Ouellet to the Grand Rapids Griffins. When asked about the…

Riley Sheahan – Detroit’s Unheralded Future Star

Prashanth Iyer | January 9, 2015

Entering the 2010 NHL Draft after his freshman year at Notre Dame, Riley Sheahan was heralded for his defensive prowess. Rich Michalowski of TheScoutingReport.org noted that Sheahan was a “great…

Why is Jimmy Howard Struggling in the Shootout?

Prashanth Iyer | December 18, 2014

The shootout has become a bit of a sore subject for Detroit fans. It’s gotten to the point where Jeff Riger of 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit actually asked Mike…

How Can the Wings Get Zetterberg Flying Again?

Prashanth Iyer | December 16, 2014

In the 2014-2015 season, Henrik Zetterberg has played 31 games, scoring five goals and 21 assists. Those numbers don’t necessarily sound like a guy who needs to be jump-started, but…

Slumping Penalty Kill – Should the Red Wings be Worried?

Prashanth Iyer | December 2, 2014

After starting the regular season a perfect 25 for 25 on the penalty kill, the Detroit Red Wings have slowed down, allowing 12 powerplay goals on their next 61 penalty…