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.
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NHL Teams Should Always Have a Captain
September 19th, 2017 Recently, the Vegas Golden Knights announced that the expansion franchise may begin their inaugural season without a captain. GM George McPhee stated, "We may be better off just having a leadership group than naming one guy captain." These days, it’s not uncommon for teams to compete without a player donning the “C". This past...
Wennberg Deal a Comparable for Red Wings, Larkin & Mantha
September 6th, 2017 Now that the ink is dry, the Detroit Red Wings should take note of the contract that was recently agreed to between the Columbus Blue Jackets and budding star Alexander Wennberg. Why? Because Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha will need new deals next offseason, and they’re both due for a hefty raise. Last week, I dove into how Larkin,...
The Grind Line: Red Wings to Watch at NHL Prospect Tournament
September 5th, 2017 Regardless of your confidence level heading into the season, it’s finally time for Detroit Red Wings hockey. The 2017-18 campaign kicks off this week with the annual NHL Prospect Tournament, which is hosted by the Red Wings in Traverse City. Before training camp opens, Detroit’s top prospects will compete against seven other...
3 Red Wings Prospects to Track This Season
August 30th, 2017 When the Detroit Red Wings open up the 2017-18 season with their annual prospects tournament, we’ll get the opportunity to watch Hockeytown’s future take on that of seven other NHL franchises. The 2017 NHL Prospect Tournament will also give these players a chance to make an early impression on the Red Wings brass in attendance. What...
Red Wings Facing Worse Cap Situation Next Summer
August 28th, 2017 If you think the Detroit Red Wings are in a bad spot this offseason with regard to their salary cap issues, just wait until next summer. The 2018 offseason is setting up to be the worst yet for Ken Holland and the Red Wings. Detroit’s present situation is not enviable. Andreas Athanasiou and Robbie Russo remain unsigned as training...
Looking Back at the 2005-06 NHL Trade Deadline
August 21st, 2017 This article was originally posted in March, 2016. Let’s rewind ten(!) years to the 2005-06 NHL Trade Deadline. It’s March 2016. Scoring is up in the NHL after years of obstruction, clutch-and-grab, and enormous goaltending equipment. The lockout is now over and the NHL has implemented a salary cap for the first...
