Tony Wolak
Tony Wolak is based in the Washington D.C. area and covers the Detroit Red Wings for THW. As a former junior and college hockey player, Tony has a unique perspective on Red Wings topics.
Author's Posts
Where Does Tyler Bertuzzi Fit in the Red Wings' Lineup?
December 7th, 2018 Back in 2013, the Detroit Red Wings struck a deal with the San Jose Sharks which allowed the latter to move up two spots in that year’s NHL Draft. In exchange, the Red Wings received San Jose’s 20th overall selection and the 58th overall pick. This deal—over five years old now—continues to look better every day for...
Red Wings & Blues: Striking a Jimmy Howard Deal
December 6th, 2018 It’s rare for the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues to be involved in a trade these days. But according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the two teams may be soon discussing a deal centered around goaltender Jimmy Howard. During last week’s Insider Trading segment, Dreger noted that the Blues have been scouting Howard as...
Hockey at the Movies: The Ultimate Fictional Hockey Team
December 3rd, 2018 Hockey movies have captured the hearts of fans all across the world. Although there aren't as many of them compared to other sports, the ones that entered the marketplace established an uncommon following. Plenty of NHLers have starred in these movies, including Rob Blake, Bruce Boudreau, Chris Chelios, Michael Del Zotto, Scott...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Trade Candidates, Playoffs & More
November 26th, 2018 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 column about the Detroit Red Wings. Tony Wolak, Jacob Messing and Rachel Anderson are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red...
Surging Red Wings Face Test of Character Against Dominant Bruins
November 20th, 2018 Before the 2018-19 NHL season began, no one really expected much from the Detroit Red Wings. After their fifth game of the year, those expectations were probably lowered. Facing an aggressive and highly talented Boston Bruins team, the Red Wings quickly imploded after keeping pace in the season’s first four games. Goaltender...
Jack Adams, the Man and the Award
November 18th, 2018 Few people have had a more transcending impact on the NHL than legendary coach and general manager Jack Adams. For 36 years, Adams led the Detroit Red Wings organization in some capacity, coaching the likes of Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, Sid Abel and Larry Aurie. Today, more than 100 years after Adams first became involved with the NHL,...
