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Peter Ploshehanski

Just a man from Detroit, surrounded by Blackhawks fans while writing for the Sabres. I love all things Hockey with an emphasis on prospects. I also love BBQ.

Top 10 Toughest Red Wings

Peter Ploshehanski | September 13, 2025

Motown, The Motor City, Hockeytown. Detroit is a proud, blue-collar, mid-western city that at one time was home to 1.86 million people. It has since fallen from grace but is…

Categories Archives, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History, Top 10 Lists

Yzerman Expects Red Wings to Progress & Perform in 2020-21 Season

Peter Ploshehanski | January 5, 2021

From the moment Steve Yzerman was officially announced as the new general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, fans were delighted. Sitting in front of the Detroit sport’s media on…

Categories Red Wings Management

3 Everett Silvertips Hope to Impress at the 2021 World Junior Championship

Peter Ploshehanski | December 25, 2020

The World Junior Championships (WJC) are approaching fast, and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) boasts 75 participating players. Some are representing other countries but all representing the CHL, their respected…

Categories CHL, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

5 Germans Hoping to Lead & Redeem in 2021 World Juniors

Peter Ploshehanski | December 23, 2020

When the final buzzer sounded in Game 3 of the relegation round for the 2020 World Junior Championship, Team Germany breathed a sigh of relief. They had relegated Kazakhstan back…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

5 Swedes to Watch at the 2021 World Juniors

Peter Ploshehanski | December 21, 2020

Last December at the World Junior Championship, Sweden went home with a bronze medal. Even though they earned a place in the top three in the tournament, it certainly was…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Detroit Red Wings’ Newest Fan Favorite

Peter Ploshehanski | December 17, 2020

When I was a little kid, growing up in Hamtramck, maybe seven years old, I wanted to be Brendan Shanahan. I mean, sure I wanted to play like him, of…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings’ Moritz Seider Excelling in Elite Swedish League

Peter Ploshehanski | December 16, 2020

To some, Moritz Seider came out of left field when his name was called by Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings at sixth overall in the 2019 NHL Entry…

Categories Other Leagues, Red Wings Prospects

Team Sweden Hit Hard by COVID-19

Peter Ploshehanski | December 13, 2020

I had high hopes for Sweden this year at the 2021 World Junior Championship. Although my confidence has not disappeared, I’m cautiously pumping the brakes. COVID-19, which seems to have…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Red Wings Need to Start Thinking Defense for the 2020-21 Draft

Peter Ploshehanski | December 13, 2020

It’s never too early to start talking about the upcoming NHL draft, is it? I personally do not think so. Beginning on June 21, 2021, it is my absolute favorite…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL Entry Draft

Red Wings Should Take a Chance on Strauss Mann

Peter Ploshehanski | December 1, 2020

Watching the Detroit Red Wings last season was difficult, to say the least. Posting the worst record of the salary cap era, (17-49-5) their goaltending was partially to blame. Jimmy…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents, NHL Goaltending, Red Wings Goaltending

Red Wings Prospects Hope to Capture Gold for Sweden at World Juniors

Peter Ploshehanski | November 20, 2020

The holiday season is upon us, and Christmas is just around the corner. To myself and loads of other prospect junkies, Christmas is synonymous with the International Ice Hockey Federation’s…

Categories Red Wings Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Red Wings Should Target Owen Power in 2021 NHL Draft

Peter Ploshehanski | November 12, 2020

The Stanley Cup was just awarded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Victor Hedman, the Goliath-like 6-foot-6, 229-pound defenseman, played out of his mind, seemingly going to a level of…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL Entry Draft
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