Red Wings Prospect Rankings: Top Risers & Fallers Tony Wolak | December 21, 2018 As part of a recent The Grind Line column, I shared my midseason prospect rankings for the Detroit Red Wings in terms of potential NHL contributions. At the top, the…
Projecting Red Wings Free Agents’ Next Contracts Tony Wolak | December 18, 2018 Last summer, Ken Holland and the Detroit Red Wings were tasked with signing a handful of restricted free agents, including Anthony Mantha, Tyler Bertuzzi, Andreas Athanasiou, and future captain Dylan…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Midseason Prospect Rankings & Analysis Tony Wolak | December 17, 2018 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
2019 NHL All-Star Game Roster Predictions: Way Too Early Edition Tony Wolak | December 14, 2018 Next month, the world’s best hockey players and personalities will gather in San Jose for the 2019 NHL All-Star Game. The NHL’s annual showcase will return to the Bay Area…
Likely All-Star Larkin Leading Red Wings Through Good & Bad Tony Wolak | December 13, 2018 When the Detroit Red Wings took on the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals a night after downing the Los Angeles Kings at home, it was apparent early on that…
NHL CBA: Making the Case for Annual Amnesty Buyouts Tony Wolak | December 12, 2018 It may seem like the last NHL work stoppage was only a couple of years ago, but there’s already potential for another lockout on the horizon. There’s an opt-out clause…
Red Wings Outdoors: Ranking the Classics Tony Wolak | December 10, 2018 Even if the Detroit Red Wings are not playing in them, the NHL’s outdoor games remain special. These heavily promoted events are more than just two- or three-point contests in…
Where Does Tyler Bertuzzi Fit in the Red Wings’ Lineup? Tony Wolak | December 7, 2018 Back in 2013, the Detroit Red Wings struck a deal with the San Jose Sharks which allowed the latter to move up two spots in that year’s NHL Draft. In…
Red Wings & Blues: Striking a Jimmy Howard Deal Tony Wolak | December 6, 2018 It’s rare for the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues to be involved in a trade these days. But according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the two teams may be…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Trade Candidates, Playoffs & More Tony Wolak | November 26, 2018 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Surging Red Wings Face Test of Character Against Dominant Bruins Tony Wolak | November 20, 2018 Before the 2018-19 NHL season began, no one really expected much from the Detroit Red Wings. After their fifth game of the year, those expectations were probably lowered. Facing an…
Do the Red Wings Have a No. 1 Center in Larkin? Tony Wolak | November 15, 2018 Just like Eminem’s albums, the Detroit Red Wings have gone through phases. The last few years have been the “Relapse” chapter considering their struggles and attempts to right the sinking…
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