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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.

Red Wings News & Rumors: Trade Targets, Draper, DeBrincat & More

Tony Wolak | January 9, 2026

On Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings face off against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena. The two teams meeting this week is good timing – the Red Wings reportedly…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors

15 Craziest Things Ever Thrown on the Ice

Tony Wolak | January 8, 2026

NHL fans cheer and they boo. They celebrate game-winning goals and they mock-chant opponents. They even have creative ways to suggest referees get glasses. But for a select few, it’s…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

NHL Owners: Who Are They?

Tony Wolak | January 3, 2026

NHL players are extremely well-known to fans. Even many coaches and general managers are recognized by those who watch the game. But what about the owners? The people who finance…

Categories Archives, The Business of Hockey

Red Wings Need to Accomplish These Objectives to Reach Playoffs

Tony Wolak | January 2, 2026

For the last few years, the month of December has not been kind to the Detroit Red Wings. This has typically been the time of year when the team falls…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings Management

7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired

Tony Wolak | December 29, 2025

As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2025-26 season, these are the Detroit…

Categories Archives, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Detroit Red Wings’ 50-Goal Club

Tony Wolak | December 27, 2025

Though the Detroit Red Wings have been around since the 1926-27 season, they’ve only had a few 50-goal scorers don the winged wheel – only six, in fact. While the…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Worst Trades in Red Wings History

Tony Wolak | December 17, 2025

As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with former general manager Ken Holland leading…

Categories Archives, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Red Wings History

Red Wings Still Need to Add a Defenseman

Tony Wolak | December 16, 2025

I’m sure many of you would have preferred to see the Detroit Red Wings acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes. But the organization was unwilling to part with the equivalent of…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings Management

Red Wings’ Mock Trade for Quinn Hughes

Tony Wolak | December 9, 2025

For those unaware, there have been some strange coincidences with my personal life and the Detroit Red Wings.  First, our son Emmet was born and the Red Wings selected Emmitt…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

Who’s Never Picked #1 in the Draft

Tony Wolak | December 5, 2025

With the draft on the horizon, we thought it would be a good time to remind you of which teams have never picked first in the NHL Entry Draft. Written…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Red Wings Need Multiple Trades to Fix Struggling Offense

Tony Wolak | November 14, 2025

With four goals in their last four games, it’s clear that the Detroit Red Wings need help on offense. Not even Patrick Kane’s return from injury, Nate Danielson’s promotion, and…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice

Red Wings Need to Improve Lackluster 5-on-5 Offense

Tony Wolak | November 7, 2025

If I told you before the 2025-26 season that the Detroit Red Wings would start the year 9-5-0, it’s doubtful that you would have believed me. In fact, I likely…

Categories Advanced Stats, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice
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