Red Wings’ Mrazek Needed That Shutout Tony Wolak | February 6, 2017 On Saturday night, Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek backstopped the team to a 1-0 win against the Nashville Predators with a 42-save shutout. When paired with Friday night’s win…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Skills Competition Tony Wolak | January 28, 2017 Now that the NHL is at its unofficial halfway point, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. But in the spirit of All-Star…
5 Reunions We Need to See Tony Wolak | January 23, 2017 Oftentimes, NHL players will spend most of their careers with one team, then move on late in their careers. This mostly happens if the player hasn’t challenged for the Stanley…
Red Wings for Sale at Deadline? Tony Wolak | January 16, 2017 Last week, The Hockey Writers’ The Grind Line column discussed potential trades for the Detroit Red Wings as the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline nears. With an 18-19-6 record, it still…
Red Wings Roster Decisions Looming Tony Wolak | January 16, 2017 Over the weekend, the Detroit Red Wings announced that both Darren Helm and Niklas Kronwall would be returning to the lineup soon. While their improving health certainly comes as good…
The Grind Line: Necessary Red Wings Trades Tony Wolak | January 9, 2017 With the Feb. 28 trade deadline fast approaching, the Detroit Red Wings still haven’t positioned themselves as a buyer or seller on the market. Their 17-18-5 record puts them at the…
Golden Knights Trademark Status Tony Wolak | January 9, 2017 Following an inauspicious, technical difficulty-filled arrival into the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights hit another road block last month when it was announced that their trademark application was denied by…
1996-97 Red Wings: Where Are They Now? Tony Wolak | December 31, 2016 What are the players from the 1996-97 Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup championship team doing these days? Well, most are in Toronto for the 2017 Centennial Classic Alumni Game. But this…
Centennial Classic Alumni Game Rosters Tony Wolak | December 28, 2016 On New Year’s Eve, notable Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs alumni will participate in the 2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic Alumni Game as a precursor to the 2017…
Next Summer’s Hidden Free Agent Gems Tony Wolak | December 27, 2016 As we enter the New Year, a few free agents from last summer’s class are already making an impact with their 2016-17 team. After big names like Steven Stamkos, Kyle…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Christmas List Tony Wolak | December 23, 2016 As the holidays approach, the Detroit Red Wings have quite a few Christmas present requests, given their 14-15-4 record. They may be fighting for a playoff spot for the 26th…
Tatar’s Next Red Wings Contract Tony Wolak | December 13, 2016 Now in his fourth full season with the Detroit Red Wings, Tomas Tatar has established himself as a quality top-six forward with a laser for a shot. He’s also slated…