Projecting the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team Tony Wolak | September 3, 2021 Editor’s Note: This roster projection was published prior to the NHL pulling out of the 2022 Winter Olympics. An updated roster projection without NHL players can be found here. With…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ New Alternate Captains Tony Wolak | August 23, 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…
Red Wings Re-Sign Jakub Vrana to Curious Contract Tony Wolak | August 10, 2021 On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had re-signed Jakub Vrana to a three-year contract. After coming over from the Washington Capitals in the Anthony Mantha trade, Vrana…
Red Wings’ Biggest Free Agent Needs Tony Wolak | July 27, 2021 If this were a couple weeks ago, the Detroit Red Wings would have several needs heading into free agent season. Steve Yzerman had other plans. In three separate transactions, Yzerman…
The Grind Line: Grading the Red Wings’ 2021 Draft Tony Wolak | July 26, 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…
Red Wings Draft Preview: Potential Picks & Strategy for 2021 Tony Wolak | July 22, 2021 This weekend, the Detroit Red Wings get to select another draft class in their quest to rebuild the franchise into a contender. Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, and company have plenty…
Red Wings Expansion Draft Preview: Kraken Bait & Trade Scenarios Tony Wolak | July 15, 2021 Simply put, the Detroit Red Wings have a lot on their plate right now. By the end of the month, they’ll have navigated the Seattle Kraken expansion draft, the 2021…
Red Wings News & Rumors: Bertuzzi, Free Agents, Buyouts & More Tony Wolak | July 12, 2021 It’s going to be a wild July for the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL. The Seattle Kraken expansion draft, 2021 NHL Draft, and free agency season will all take…
THW’s Ultimate Mock Expansion Draft: Meet Our Seattle Kraken Tony Wolak | July 12, 2021 Later this month, the Seattle Kraken will select their inaugural roster as part of the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. Those selections will join recent signing Luke Henman to form the…
Red Wings Draft Candidates: Jesper Wallstedt Tony Wolak | July 9, 2021 Look, I’m sure many of you don’t love the idea of the Detroit Red Wings drafting a goalie with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. But hear…
The Grind Line: Solving the Red Wings’ Problem In Net Tony Wolak | June 28, 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…
Last Red Wings to Win Each NHL Award Tony Wolak | June 19, 2021 On Sunday night, I realized that it had been a few years since a member of the Detroit Red Wings had won a major NHL award. Previously, it was an…