Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1951-52 Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | May 5, 2021 The Detroit Red Wings have featured a handful of extraordinary teams over the years, but the 1951-52 team stands out as one of the best … in NHL history. Back…
The Grind Line: Evaluating Dylan Larkin’s First Year as Red Wings’ Captain Tony Wolak | May 3, 2021 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…
Detroit Red Wings: A Tribute to Nicklas Lidstrom Tony Wolak | April 28, 2021 When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Nicklas Lidstrom as part of their historic 1989 draft class, he did not come into their consideration as a consensus can’t miss prospect—he was…
The Rise And Fall Of Andrew Raycroft Tony Wolak | April 25, 2021 Sixteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on…
Red Wings Expansion Draft Projections 4.0 Tony Wolak | April 21, 2021 Much has changed since I last projected the Detroit Red Wings’ expansion draft strategy back in November. For one, Anthony Mantha—once thought to be part of Detroit’s young core—is no…
Red Wings: What to Expect from Jakub Vrana Tony Wolak | April 15, 2021 The Detroit Red Wings may have traded an outstanding player in Anthony Mantha, but they also got one back in forward Jakub Vrana. And it won’t be long until the…
Red Wings News & Rumors: Mantha Trade, Rasmussen & More Tony Wolak | April 14, 2021 It’s already been a busy week for the Detroit Red Wings. First, they traded arguably their best player at the trade deadline. Then, they shocked the powerhouse Carolina Hurricanes 3-1…
The Grind Line: Grading the Red Wings’ Trade Deadline Moves Tony Wolak | April 13, 2021 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…
Capitals Acquire Anthony Mantha from Red Wings Tony Wolak | April 12, 2021 Almost 30 minutes after Monday’s trade deadline had passed, NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes dropped an absolute bomb: In all, the Detroit Red Wings acquired Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, a 2021…
Sizing Up 6 Red Wings Trade Scenarios Tony Wolak | April 6, 2021 Last week, I negotiated deals on behalf of the Detroit Red Wings as part of a mock trade deadline exercise. This week, I’m putting together a few alternative options. The…
Red Wings Mock Trade Deadline: 4 Players Shipped Out Tony Wolak | April 1, 2021 Now that it’s April, the Detroit Red Wings only have a few more days to move out players ahead of the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline. As sellers, it’s surprising to…
The Grind Line: Should the Red Wings Trade Mantha? Tony Wolak | March 29, 2021 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…
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