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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Phantom Sniper Fires Up Red Wings' "Terrible Ted"
March 24th, 2020 Back in the 1950s, the Detroit Red Wings were nearly unstoppable. That is, until Jack Adams broke up the band. But before Adams could attempt his own rebuild, the franchise won four Stanley Cups in six years. Between 1950 and 1956, the Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs met in the Stanley Cup semi-finals five times. Detroit won...
Making Sense of the Red Wings' Messy RFA Situation
March 23rd, 2020 It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings have quite a few restricted free agents to sign this offseason – whenever that might be. In all, Steve Yzerman will need to make a decision on 12 pending RFAs, including top-six forwards Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi. Robby Fabbri and prospects Evgeny Svechnikov and Taro Hirose will...
Red Wings: Projecting the 2020-21 Roster – Version 1.0
March 19th, 2020 While the Detroit Red Wings wait to hear what happens next with this season, we can look forward to the offseason and beyond. They already locked down last-place overall and a top-four pick in the upcoming draft. Plus, Steve Yzerman has had (mostly) a full season to evaluate the organization. Could change be coming? Related:...
7 Biggest NHL Players in Today's Game
March 18th, 2020 In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player has speed and size, they can be lethal. According to Hockey-Graphs, the average NHLer stands six-foot-one and weighs 201 pounds (as of the 2014-15 season). When compared to the...
Red Wings Draft: 6 Exceptional First Round Options
March 16th, 2020 Before the coronavirus outbreak put the sporting world in limbo, the Detroit Red Wings clinched last place in the NHL. With that, they’re guaranteed a top-four pick in the upcoming draft and a 18.5 percent chance of landing the first-overall selection. However, it could be some time until we know exactly which pick the Red Wings...
Ken Holland's Red Wings Legacy
March 7th, 2020 Last year, former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland accepted the same position with the Edmonton Oilers. For nearly a quarter century, Holland guided the Red Wings and captured four Stanley Cups in addition to endless successes. He poured blood, sweat, and tears into the team, keeping the playoff streak alive for as long as...
