The Grind Line: Red Wings 2018 Draft Review Tony Wolak | June 25, 2018 Unlike recent years, the Detroit Red Wings didn’t need to wait long to make their first selection in the 2018 NHL Draft. And when they did, it was an absolute…
Red Wings Hire Bylsma as Assistant Coach Tony Wolak | June 22, 2018 Before the draft chaos ensues, the Detroit Red Wings announced a calming move in the hire of Dan Bylsma as an assistant coach. This spring, the veteran NHL coach assisted…
Predicting 2018 Draft Day Surprises Tony Wolak | June 19, 2018 Every year, the hockey world experiences a handful of oddities at the NHL Draft. Seeing as they occur each spring we shouldn’t be surprised but typically are. Whether it was the…
Red Wings 2018 Draft Preview Tony Wolak | June 12, 2018 Later this month, the Detroit Red Wings will arrive at the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas hoping to leave with a handful of future NHL contributors. General manager Ken Holland…
The Grind Line: Should Red Wings Trade the 6th? Tony Wolak | June 11, 2018 Now that the Stanley Cup Final is over, it’s time to focus on how the Detroit Red Wings approach the 2018 NHL Draft. (Congratulations to Alex Ovechkin and the Washington…
Red Wings Need to Anticipate Draft Chaos Tony Wolak | June 4, 2018 It’s officially June, which means that the Detroit Red Wings will soon be back in action at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. There, Ken Holland and his team will have…
Red Wings Facing Significant Logjam on Defense Tony Wolak | June 1, 2018 It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings need to upgrade their defense. Sparse scoring, the inability to transition the puck quickly, and porous play in the defensive zone left…
Capitals Cup Run Reminiscent of 1997 Red Wings Tony Wolak | May 28, 2018 Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have finally done it. For the first time since 1998—and after years of frustration, anguish, and disappointment—the Capitals are headed to the Stanley Cup…
Red Wings 2018 Prospect Update Tony Wolak | May 22, 2018 Next month, the Detroit Red Wings will once again have the opportunity to load up their prospect pipeline. With four choices in the first 36 picks of the 2018 NHL…
The Grind Line: 3 Underrated Red Wings Prospects Tony Wolak | May 21, 2018 As the Detroit Red Wings rebuild, the focus has turned to the prospects in the system. If the present team isn’t winning, it’s helpful to know who’s in the pipeline…
Red Wings Goalies of the (Distant) Future Tony Wolak | May 16, 2018 When the Detroit Red Wings traded Petr Mrazek, the organization said goodbye to the player who was once deemed its goaltender of the future. The former fifth-round draft pick had…
Red Wings Roster: Room for Svechnikov? Tony Wolak | May 14, 2018 For prized Detroit Red Wings prospect Evgeny Svechnikov, a stroke of good fortune would certainly be appreciated. Making next year’s Red Wings team out of training camp could be just…