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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 Have Earned Trade Deadline Reinforcements

Tony Wolak | February 5, 2026

Last year, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was not pleased with how the trade deadline played out.  “It was hard that we didn’t do anything,” Larkin said at his…

Categories AA, Detroit Red Wings, Trade Deadline

Red Wings Cutting Sandin-Pellikka’s Ice Time & What the Data Says

Tony Wolak | January 30, 2026

If you thought Detroit Red Wings defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka has been playing less and less recently, you’d be correct. The 20-year-old rookie has seen his ice time steadily decline over…

Categories Advanced Stats, Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings Re-Sign Ben Chiarot: Why the Move Makes Sense

Tony Wolak | January 29, 2026

On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension that comes with a $3.85 million AAV.  The veteran blueliner has been durable during his…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings Transactions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Red Wings Need to Pursue Elias Pettersson In a Potentially Franchise-Altering Trade

Tony Wolak | January 27, 2026

Around this time last year, rumors began to swirl about the Detroit Red Wings having interest in Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson. Ultimately, the forward stayed put, and his no-movement…

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

Every Stanley Cup Winner Since 1960

Tony Wolak | January 23, 2026

While nearly everything in the NHL has changed over the last 60+ years, the goal has remained the same. Raising Lord Stanley’s Cup remains the prime objective of each player…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

4 Underrated Red Wings Trade Targets to Improve Team Defense

Tony Wolak | January 20, 2026

How the times have changed for the Detroit Red Wings. If they continue to play winning hockey, the organization could be buyers at the trade deadline for the first time…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Trade Deadline

Red Wings Trade Target: Rasmus Andersson

Tony Wolak | January 16, 2026

As we approach the Olympic break and trade deadline, the Detroit Red Wings have been linked to several players on the trade block. From Quinn Hughes, to Dougie Hamilton, to…

Categories Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Trade Deadline

Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers

Tony Wolak | January 15, 2026

During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Red Wings Trade Target: Dougie Hamilton

Tony Wolak | January 15, 2026

For the Detroit Red Wings—and all other hockey teams—being in the right place at the right time is paramount to success.  There’s one more factor, though, and that’s being ready…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, New Jersey Devils, Trade Deadline

What if Sergei Fedorov Re-Signed With the Red Wings Instead of the Ducks in 2003?

Tony Wolak | January 12, 2026

When the Detroit Red Wings announced that they are retiring Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91, countless memories came flooding back to the collective consciousness of Hockeytown. Fedorov’s five-goal night against Washington.…

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

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…

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