Red Wings: Setting Expectations for Vrana, Fabbri & Other Returning Players Tony Wolak | January 2, 2023 As the calendar flips to 2023, the Detroit Red Wings stand to benefit from the cliché theme of new beginnings. Several key players are slated to return from extended absences…
Who is the NHL’s Top Goaltending Prospect? Tony Wolak | December 30, 2022 If NHL teams collect and possess assets, then elite goalie prospects are like Vincent van Gogh paintings: They’re either extremely rare or—in most cases—a knock off. Top-notch goalie prospects are…
Are the Red Wings Playoff Contenders or Pretenders? Tony Wolak | November 28, 2022 Is it too soon to think about the Detroit Red Wings making the playoffs? Absolutely not. The franchise is off to their best start in years, sporting an 11-5-4 record…
Red Wings: Diagnosing Alex Nedeljkovic’s 2022-23 Struggles Tony Wolak | November 23, 2022 Surely, the 2022-23 season hasn’t exactly started the way Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic envisioned. Through six games, the 26-year-old netminder is sporting a 4.33 GAA and a .873…
Red Wings: Dylan Larkin Gaining Leverage in Contract Negotiations Tony Wolak | November 22, 2022 Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings are off to a strong start early in the 2022-23 season. The team has been competitive most nights, sporting a 9-5-4 record with…
Breaking Down the Red Wings’ Red Hot Power Play Tony Wolak | October 25, 2022 Derek Lalonde and his coaching staff have implemented several new strategies since joining the Detroit Red Wings. One of which is their approach to the power play. After only converting…
Red Wings Would Be Crazy to Trade Dylan Larkin Tony Wolak | October 21, 2022 Earlier this week, I suggested that the Detroit Red Wings should consider the trade market as a way to maximize the value of their depth. One player who shouldn’t be…
Red Wings Due for a Trade Tony Wolak | October 17, 2022 The Detroit Red Wings have reached the next phase of their rebuild. How so? For starters, look at their opening night roster. You’ve got former 30-goal-scorer Dominik Kubalik on the…
Red Wings’ 2022-23 Salary Cap Outlook Tony Wolak | October 10, 2022 Last season, the Detroit Red Wings were among the league leaders in salary cap space. General manager Steve Yzerman had been frugal since joining the organization, opting to only sign…
Red Wings: What Does a Successful 2022-23 Season Look Like? Tony Wolak | October 3, 2022 The Detroit Red Wings are ready to take the next step in their rebuild after a busy summer. But how do you quantify that next step? We can do so…
NHL Stars & Their “Almost Teams” Tony Wolak | September 26, 2022 At this point, most NHL fans know that Eric Lindros reshaped two organizations when the Quebec Nordiques traded him to the Philadelphia Flyers in 1992. The Flyers received a franchise…
Projecting Tyler Bertuzzi’s New Red Wings Contract Tony Wolak | September 21, 2022 While a contract extension for Dylan Larkin may be the top priority for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, Tyler Bertuzzi’s new deal isn’t far behind. Related: Projecting Dylan…
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