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Robert Ruscitti

I am a fourth year student at the University of Toronto studying Physical Education/Concurrent Teacher Education. I have been a hockey fan all my life and play in a men's league during the winter. My favourite leagues are the NHL first and foremost, the MLB, and the NFL. I also work at the hockey megastore Pro Hockey Life. Follow me on twitter @rob_ruscitti and check out my sports blog on twitter as well @EhSport360

Five Red Wings To Watch Heading Into NHL Training Camp

Robert Ruscitti | September 4, 2013

The NHL is set to open training camps in just over a week. With the summer spending spree all but over, teams must now evaluate their latest transactions, as well…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Previews and Predictions

Petr Mrazek Hunting For A Red Wings’ Roster Spot

Robert Ruscitti | August 19, 2013

After a season in which Jimmy Howard was pushed to carry the Detroit Red Wings to the second round of the playoffs, Ken Holland and Mike Babcock may want to…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL Goaltending, NHL Prospects, Previews and Predictions

Detroit Red Wings Headline Sochi-Olympic Camp Invitees

Robert Ruscitti | July 23, 2013

It’s official. The NHL will be sending it’s players to Sochi, Russia, in 2014 for the Winter Olympic Games. After much speculation and patience, international ice hockey fans can breathe…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, International Hockey, Olympics

Detroit Red Wings’ Game-plan Heading Into Free Agency

Robert Ruscitti | July 5, 2013

With the NHL Entry Draft having come and gone, it is now time to shift gears and focus on Friday’s NHL Free Agent Frenzy. Because of the shortened season, the…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Free Agents

Damien Brunner: A Must-Sign For The Detroit Red Wings

Robert Ruscitti | June 11, 2013

With Detroit general manager, Ken Holland, set to embark on a summer spending-spree with all of the pending unrestricted and restricted free agents, Red Wings fans will be sitting patiently…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Free Agents

Help Wanted! Red Wings Looking For A Backup Goaltender

Robert Ruscitti | June 5, 2013

Jimmy Howard showed this season why he is one of the elite goaltenders in the NHL. In 42 games started this past season, he went 21-13-7, with a .923 SV%…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL Goaltending

Are The Detroit Red Wings In Danger of Losing Pavel Datsyuk?

Robert Ruscitti | June 4, 2013

Now that the Detroit Red Wings’ season is over, the Pavel Datsyuk-contract saga begins. The Russian forward just finished the sixth season of his 7-year contract worth $6.7 million per…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Mikael Samuelsson: Wasted Season Equals Wasted Salary For Detroit

Robert Ruscitti | May 30, 2013

When Red Wings general manager, Ken Holland signed Mikael Samuelsson to a 2-year, $6 million contract on July 1st, 2012, he thought he was signing the Swedish, right-winger that helped…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Youth Movement Driving Red Wings Forward In The Motor City

Robert Ruscitti | May 23, 2013

The Detroit Red Wings have always been a franchise known for their veteran, experienced-saavy players. The historic, Original Six franchise seems to be synonymous with names like Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Can the Red Wings Upset the Blackhawks?

Robert Ruscitti | May 21, 2013

Everyone knows, you can never be too sure of anything. This statement holds true for most things. However, if one thing is for sure, it’s that the Detroit Red Wings…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Blackhawks Exploit Red Wings’ Errors in Dominant Game 1

Robert Ruscitti | May 16, 2013

The Detroit Red Wings were going to have their hands full in round 2 against the Chicago Blackhawks. Game 1 emphasized that, and more. Chicago took the lead in the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings

Detroit’s Success Against Ducks in Game 6 Lies in The 2 D’s

Robert Ruscitti | May 10, 2013

The Detroit Red Wings’ backs are up against the wall for the second time in as many weeks. Just a few weeks ago, the Red Wings were on the brink…

Categories Detroit Red Wings
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