Prashanth Iyer

The Key to Sustained Success for the Red Wings’ Powerplay

Prashanth Iyer | November 9, 2014

Over the past six games, the Detroit Red Wings finally got their powerplay going, scoring seven goals in their past 25 chances (28.0%) and have seen their overall powerplay% (PP%)…

Henrik the Great – Does Zetterberg Belong in the Hall of Fame?

Prashanth Iyer | October 25, 2014

In December of 1999, Hockey’s Future noted that Henrik Zetterberg was a young prospect with “tremendous balance and agility” but that his size was the primary concern. They noted that…

The Year Jean-Sebastien Giguere Became “Jiggy”

Prashanth Iyer | August 22, 2014

The day was April 16th, 2003. I was 12 years old, and in the midst of a family road trip from Michigan to North Carolina. We made the first portion…

The 2014-2015 Detroit Red Wings’ X-Factor – Brendan Smith

Prashanth Iyer | August 10, 2014

Training camp is just over a month away and the anticipation is building. The Detroit Red Wings’ roster is largely set, aside from Daniel Alfredsson’s decision and the re-signing of…

Give the Mule a Kick – Maximizing Johan Franzen’s Efficacy

Prashanth Iyer | July 31, 2014

After finishing a five-game playoff run with zero goals and two assists, frustrations with Johan Franzen were at an all-time high. Wings’ fans in the past had always made excuses…

Are Advanced Stats Smarter Than Mike Babcock?

Prashanth Iyer | July 28, 2014

When you ask an NHL coach about why they switch up their lines so frequently, the answer is rarely based on statistics. Coaches cite finding chemistry, promoting cohesiveness, and igniting…

Attention Red Wings’ Fans, Please Step Back From the Ledge

Prashanth Iyer | July 2, 2014

Heading into July 1st, Red Wings’ fans were anxiously awaiting what their team would do. There were plenty of defensemen to be had and the Wings were rumored to be…

Making the Hall of Fame Case for Chris Osgood

Prashanth Iyer | June 28, 2014

Earlier this week, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to four outstanding players. Peter Forsberg, Dominik Hasek, Mike Modano, and Rob Blake were outstanding players and the easy…

The Unheralded Stars of Red Wings’ Championships

Prashanth Iyer | May 25, 2014

At the end of the playoffs, the Conn Smythe trophy is awarded to the player deemed to be the most valuable player of the playoffs. More often than not, the…

The Right-Handed Key to Detroit’s Defense

Prashanth Iyer | May 24, 2014

After the season wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, general manager Ken Holland and coach Mike Babcock mentioned that they would like to add a right-handed top-four defenseman in…

Analyzing Detroit’s Draft History – Are the Red Wings Really the Best?

Prashanth Iyer | May 11, 2014

Aside from the eight teams remaining in the playoffs, the rest of the NHL has shifted their focus to the offseason. For the Detroit Red Wings, the offseason brings several…

How High Can Gustav Nyquist Climb? A 2014-2015 Projection

Prashanth Iyer | April 30, 2014

The 2013-2014 Detroit Red Wings were not a team that you would discuss with your children or grandchildren. They were a mediocre offensive team, a sloppy defensive team, and were…